Middle East Embraces Space Race

A launch from Iran's Semnan Space Center. Tasnim News Agency By Carter Palmer and Nicholas Rakoncza, Published by Space Project, 10 October 2024 As nations in the region invest in satellite technology, a new era of space-based defense is emerging. As Middle Eastern countries expand their capabilities in multidomain operations,

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US Defenseless Against Russian Hypersonic Missiles and Iranian Drones – Explosive DoD Testimony

A Ground-Based Interceptor is lowered into its missile silo in Alaska. Image: Lockheed Martin By Ilya Tsukanov, Published by Sputnikglobe, 9 May 2024 The crisis in Ukraine and escalating tensions in the Middle East have demonstrated that the US’ $886 billion defense budget has not translated into real-world capabilities on

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CSIS releases annual assessment of global trends in the weaponization of space

Eutelsat reported that its Hot Bird 13C and Eutelsat 7B satellites are being jammed by signals originating from within Iran. Credit: Eutelsat/Philippe Stroppa By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 17 April 2024 ‘It’s surprising how many counterspace activities happen right under our noses’ WASHINGTON — The Center for Strategic and International

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