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"...Iran has not formally acknowledged the test last week, carried out at a circular pad that has hosted other major launches by the country’s civilian space program. ..."
Reference: www.nbcnews.com ."...This article is third in a series by White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs Office that will delve into the history of the
Hoisted atop a 100-foot tower, a plutonium device, called "Gadget," detonated at precisely 5:30 a.m. over the New Mexico desert ...">Trinity Site Test, which marked its 80th anniversary on July 16, and the commemoration of the growth and evolution of White Sands Missile Range, which marked its 80th anniversary on July 9. An observance for White Sands Missile Range will take place on Oct. 17 at WSMR, and a commemoration for Trinity Site will take place Oct. 18 at the Trinity Site Open House. ..."
"...Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said in June he would deepen security cooperation with the U.S. and the island would jointly develop and manufacture weapons. The U.S. is the island's most important international backer and arms supplier, despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties.
Ahead of the Taipei Aerospace and Defence Technology Exhibition, the military-owned National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) put on display Barracuda-500, an autonomous, low-cost cruise missile designed by U.S. defence technology startup Anduril Industries. ..."
"...The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), as the lead agency, and the U.S. Army, as a cooperating agency, jointly issued a Record of Decision (ROD) to implement the construction, deployment, and operations and maintenance of the Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense (EIAMD) system on Guam. The action will enable MDA and the U.S. Army to meet their congressional mandate for a persistent 360-degree layered Integrated Air and Missile Defense capability on Guam to address the rapid evolution of missile threats from regional adversaries. In addition to the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) participated as cooperating agencies in the development of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) due to their jurisdiction or special expertise as it pertains to certain components of the action or for potentially affected operations and resources. ..."
Reference: www.mda.mil ."...The world’s first laser-based missile defense system, known as Iron Beam ...
The ministry, Rafael and the Israeli Air Force completed tests on the Iron Beam system in recent weeks and said it is fully operational and able to intercept rockets, mortars, aircraft and drones.
" Reference: jewishinsider.com ."...Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missile, an S-300 surface-to-air missile and 172 loitering munitions of the Shahed, Gerbera and other types from the evening of 16 September. Ukrainian air defence units have destroyed 136 drones, though some did hit their targets. ..."
Reference: www.yahoo.com ."...Israel's Defense Minister Said That the IDF Struck Yemen's Hodeidah Port to 'Ensure the Continuation of the Maritime and Air Blockade on the Houthi ..."
Reference: www.haaretz.com ."...HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Cummings Aerospace, a small business based in Huntsville, Alabama, recently introduced a new drone the company believes can play a part in the Golden Dome missile defense architecture.
The Hellhound S4 is a tube-launched, turbo-jet-powered unmanned aircraft that can carry a variety of payloads, the company’s CEO Sheila Cummings said in an interview at the Space and Missile Defense Symposium in August. ..."
"...Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency says it successfully fired a ship-mounted electromagnetic railgun at a real vessel in June–July, using JS Asuka as the testbed.
-The gun launches non-explosive projectiles near 2,500 m/s ..."
"...“Nasa has taken internal action pertaining to Chinese nationals, including restricting physical and cybersecurity access to our facilities, materials and network to ensure the security of our work,” Nasa press secretary Bethany Stevens said on Wednesday. According to Bloomberg, Chinese nationals had previously been allowed to work as contractors or students contributing to research, although not as staff. ..."
Reference: www.theguardian.com ."...The House Committee on Restoring Public Trust unveiled a shocking new video that shows a hulking US military weapon bounce off a UFO as it flew over the ocean.
The wild footage shared by Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) during the disclosure hearing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday shows a Hellfire missile fired by a US military drone striking a glowing orb that flew off the coast of Yemen. ..."
"...The Typhon midrange missile system and the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) are being “temporarily” deployed and will feature in the Resolute Dragon drills held jointly by the U.S. Marines and the Ground Self-Defense Force in Okinawa Prefecture and other parts of the country from Sept. 11 to Sept. 25 as part of rehearsals for retaking occupied remote islands. ..."
Reference: www.japantimes.co.jp ."...Concerns were expressed in an Inspector General’s report earlier this year from Space Command brass that as many as 1,000 civilian staffers, contractors and reservists would not make the move as ordered. ..."
Reference: www.al.com ."The inspector general’s report, released in April 2025, concluded that the Air Force’s evaluation process was technically sound and reaffirmed Huntsville as the preferred site on cost and long-term strategic grounds ...The relocation is projected to move about 1,600 military and civilian jobs from Colorado to Alabama. While uniformed personnel would be required to relocate, Colorado lawmakers have warned that many civilian employees may opt not to move ..."
Reference: spacenews.com"...Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville has been selected as the permanent headquarters for U.S. Space Command ...
The decision, announced by President Donald Trump, follows a thorough, twice-reviewed site selection process that confirmed Huntsville’s ability to support the mission’s long-term objectives and national security priorities. ...jobs will transition to Redstone Arsenal over the next five years. State and local partners have reaffirmed their original commitments made during the original 2020 site selection process. ..."
"...Sharing footage on his social media platform, Truth Social, President Donald Trump alleged that the shipment was connected to a drug cartel which he claimed was led by the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro. ...
The night-vision aerial footage shows a fast-moving boat exploding in a ball of flames after being struck by a missile. ..."
"...The main Russian nighttime targets were civilian infrastructure, especially energy facilities, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as another winter approaches three years after Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor. The attacks targeted mainly western and central Ukraine and injured at least five people, the Ukrainian air force said.
Russian aerial assaults that hit civilian areas and the Russian army’s drive to crush Ukrainian defenses along the 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line have not abated in recent months, despite U.S. President Donald Trump´s attempts to stop the fighting. ..."
"...Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired two missiles at Israel early Tuesday morning, but they disintegrated over Saudi Arabia, the Israel Defense Forces said.
The IDF did not fire any interceptors, nor were warning sirens sounded in Israel. ... Many Houthi drones fall short or disintegrate before reaching Israel.
The same day, the Houthis claimed to have fired a missile at an Israeli-owned tanker in the Red Sea, though the projectile missed."
Article Title: Trump Set to Announce US Space Command Will Move to Alabama
Snippet of Article: "...President Donald Trump is set to announce that he’s basing US Space Command in Huntsville, Alabama
The decision is a win for Alabama’s Republican-dominated congressional delegation and Governor Kay Ivey. Colorado’s elected officials, including Governor Jared..."
"...Huntsville, Alabama, is positioned to play a central role in one of the nation’s most ambitious defense initiatives. The Golden Dome missile defense program—a proposed multi-layer system combining space-based sensors, interceptors, and ground assets—aims to counter emerging missile threats, including maneuverable hypersonics and advanced cruise missiles. Announced by President Trump in early 2025, the program could drive billions in federal investment and reshape Huntsville’s already robust defense sector.
The defense and aerospace industry is Huntsville’s largest employer, with more than 70,000 workers and over $6 billion in annual economic impact ..."
Gulf War: The Corsair’s Last Hurrah "...Six additional VA-46 Corsairs took off shortly before noon on January 17. Four of them each ...
