The 'Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space' (also known as the 'Global Network' or the 'GN') is an international network of organisations and individuals who are concerned about the militarisation and exploitation of space. When the US Space Force was established in 2019 President Trump said that it marked “a big moment”
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Every October the GN calls for global actions to support "Keep Space for Peace Week"
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By Andrew Eversden, Published by Breaking Defense, 10 August 2022 In addition to the directed energy system for the Stryker, the Army is looking at a small laser for a smaller vehicle. SMD 2022 — The US Army’s rapid capabilities office plans to deliver its first combat laser to Stryker
By Kim Tong-Hyung, Published by DefenseNews, 10 August 2022 SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s government stressed Wednesday it will make its own decisions in strengthening its defenses against North Korean threats, rejecting Chinese calls that it continue the polices of Seoul’s previous government that refrained from adding more U.S.
By Sandra Erwin, Published by SpaceNews, 9 August 2022 Maxar will supply 14 satellite buses and provide support services as a subcontractor to L3Harris HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Maxar Technologies announced Aug. 9 it was selected by L3Harris to manufacture 14 missile-detection satellites for the U.S. Space Development Agency. DoD’s space
By Tanmay Kadam, Published by Eurasian Times, 4 August 2022 The US Army has completed an interceptor test of the Israeli Iron Dome Air Defense System. It was the second such test after two batteries of the surface-to-air missiles were delivered to the US Army in 2020. The test was
By Tara Copp, Published by Defense One, 4 August 2022 U.S. intelligence and military are speeding new sensors to space. They are still working on details of who’s ultimately in charge during a conflict. The National Reconnaissance Office controls some of the most advanced sensing capabilities in space, which are
By Sandra Erwin, Published by SpaceNews, 4 August 2022 “We're proliferating our architecture,” said NRO Director Chris Scolese WASHINGTON — The head of the National Reconnaissance Office said the agency will continue to build large, bespoke satellites but also will increasingly rely on lower cost commercial smallsats and payloads developed
By Arie Egozi, Published by Breaking Defense, 3 August 2022 Sources said Israel had hoped Biden's visit would be an opportunity to convince the US to pitch in its own cash. TEL AVIV: Israel plans to pour about $150 million into the development of its laser air defense system known
By Courtney Albon, Published by Defense News, 1 August 2022 WASHINGTON — Senate lawmakers want to boost the Space Force’s budget by more than $2 billion to support missile warning satellite development, responsive launch capabilities and improved testing and training infrastructure. The proposed increase comes as part of the Senate
