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House Republicans warn of national security threat posed by potential Russian ANTI-SATELLITE WEAPON

February 19, 2024 -

Turner claims to have "made available to all Members of Congress" all information his committee has concerning the "serious national security threat" posed by Russian anti-satellite weapons. He has also urged the administration of President Joe Biden to cooperate with House Republicans by providing them with all information on the matter. (Related: U.S. Space Force: China and Russia are CONCEALING THREATS posed by their satellites.)

"I am requesting that President Biden ...

White House confirms Russia’s pursuit of “anti-satellite capability,” calls it a “serious national security concern” – but that’s been public knowledge since February 2023

February 19, 2024 -

The question arises whether this revelation will trigger an increased crackdown on those sympathetic to Russia or prompt a return to mail-in ballots for Americans, invoking fears of Russian space nukes.

On Feb. 15, White House officials confirmed reports of Russia's pursuit of an "anti-satellite capability," acknowledging it as a serious national security concern. However, they emphasized that it is not an immediate threat to Americans' safety.

U.S. defense and ...

Satellite phone SAVED LIVES during the devastating Maui wildfire

January 17, 2024 -

Amid the crisis, Boettger took decisive action, instructing individuals at the resort to shelter in place and advising neighboring hotels to do the same, preventing up to 14,000 people from venturing onto the dangerous roads. His quick decision-making undoubtedly saved lives.

Amid the chaos, Boettger utilized a satellite phone to provide crucial updates to Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, who was acting as governor that day, and communicated with Maui County’s Emergency Management ...

SpaceX launches South Korea’s first SPY SATELLITE into orbit

December 11, 2023 -

SpaceX launched the rocket at 10:19 a.m. Pacific Time, with the South Korean Ministry of National Defense (MND) later reporting that the satellite was placed into orbit a little over an hour after launch and successfully established communication with a ground station.

"With this successful launch of the military satellite, our military has secured independent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities," the MND said in a statement. The ministry added ...

Russia destroys Ukrainian Patriot air defense missile launchers

a month ago -

The truck-mounted quad launchers for the Patriot surface-to-air missile systems were destroyed in a Russian missile strike that was followed by an explosion that likely killed their crews as well. Each of the systems costs approximately $400 million overall, while the missiles can cost as much as $6 million apiece.

The Patriot system was reportedly being moved closer to the front line without any apparent air cover in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. Experts believe that a ...

Russia shoots down Ukrainian Patriot air defense missile launchers

a month ago -

The truck-mounted quad launchers for the Patriot surface-to-air missile systems were destroyed in a Russian missile strike that was followed by an explosion that likely killed their crews as well. Each of the systems costs approximately $400 million overall, while the missiles can cost as much as $6 million apiece.

The Patriot system was reportedly being moved closer to the front line without any apparent air cover in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. Experts believe that a ...

Israeli minister says Iran is legitimate target for missile strikes

January 26, 2024 -

Barkat, known for his direct approach, drew parallels with the Cuban missile crisis, suggesting that Israel should adopt a strategy akin to President Kennedy's firm response during that historical event.

In the interview, Barkat emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, "Iran is a legitimate target for Israel. They will not get away with it. The head of the snake is Tehran."

He called for an unambiguous message to be sent to Iran, warning them against ...

Houthi missile hits U.S.-owned cargo ship, says U.S. government

January 16, 2024 -

Gibraltar Eagle, the vessel in question, reported "no injuries or significant damage," according to the United States military command for the Middle East (Centcom). Despite the damage, the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel is continuing its journey through the Gulf of Aden.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRG) is claiming responsibility for the attack, which is a clear escalation of the situation in the Middle East and a spillover from the conflict in Gaza.

Iranian-aligned ...

British merchant ship abandoned in Red Sea following Houthi missile strike

2 months ago -

This is according to a statement made by a Houthi spokesperson on Monday, Feb. 19. This follows the Houthi's claim to have shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone over a Yemeni port in the Red Sea – a claim the United States has not confirmed.

"The British merchant ship Rubymar sustained catastrophic damage and its crew has abandoned the vessel," the spokesman for the Yemeni military said.

The Houthis, who have been in a civil war with the internationally recognized ...

Ben Armstrong: Russia’s new NUCLEAR MISSILE test a WARNING to America

November 14, 2023 -

"Russia launches nuclear missile test strike on America from a new submarine. That's right – this test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from a new nuclear submarine was no doubt a warning to America. Absolutely no doubt," he said during the Nov. 6 episode of "The Ben Armstrong Show."

"The question is: Does our government think this is just all fun and games? Remember, the Cold War was just fun and games, wasn't it? It's funny they took the Cold War a ...

Three scientists working on Russia’s hypersonic missile program charged with TREASON

May 23, 2023 -

The warning was part of an open letter written by the colleagues of three scientists working on Russia's hypersonic missiles who were recently hit with charges of treason.

The scientists involved were all employees of the Khristianovich Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics in Siberia and were detained on suspicions of high treason. However, the letter 's authors maintained that the men are innocent and that their academic achievements are honorable. The letter ...

North Korea says new spy satellite took photos of U.S. bases in Guam

November 26, 2023 -

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the main state-owned media arm of North Korea, reported on Kim's viewing of the photos just hours after the isolated communist nation claimed the successful launch of the country's first military spy satellite.

Following the launch of the satellite, Kim immediately visited the satellite control center in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang. There, Kim reportedly observed satellite pictures taken of Andersen Air Force Base in ...

Police discover a NUCLEAR MISSILE in a man’s garage in Washington state

February 09, 2024 -

Authorities contacted a man in Bellevue, Washington, after he called the Air Force Museum offering to donate a military-grade rocket that once belonged to his late neighbor. According to the man who called the museum, his neighbor purchased the item from an estate sale.

Bellevue police bomb squad technicians said the missile was a Douglas AIR-2 Genie, an "unguided air-to-air rocket that is designed to carry a 1.5kt W25 nuclear warhead."

The technicians added ...

Show of force: U.K. announces test-fire of Trident 2 nuclear missile

February 08, 2024 -

According to the Sun, the test-firing would be the first time the U.K. would do so since 2016. During that year, a test-firing of the Trident ended up being botched – leaving the Royal Navy red-faced. Since then, the missile has undergone a seven-year refit.

The Trident 2 missile, which measures 44 feet, can go at a speed of 18,000 miles per hour and has a range of 7,500 miles. Meanwhile, the 30-year-old HMS Vanguard will be firing this missile to determine if it is ...

Iran and Pakistan set to resume relations following cross-border missile strikes

January 24, 2024 -

According to the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), both countries have agreed to return their respective ambassadors to their posts. The two nations swiftly recalled their ambassadors after the strike, but returned to their diplomatic duties "after a telephone conversation" between Pakistani Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Jan. 19.

Aside from the return of their respective ambassadors, both Tehran ...

Iran claims missile strikes targeting Iraq and Syria destroyed Israeli spy base

January 18, 2024 -

One missile strike hit near the American consulate in Erbil, although U.S. officials have said that no American facilities were affected by the strikes. Iranian forces said that they were targeting an Israeli intelligence headquarters there. A rocket fell on the home of a senior Kurdish intelligence officer and a Kurdish intelligence center, and air traffic at the nearby Erbil airport was halted.

Four civilians were reportedly killed in the attack, but none of them were ...

U.S. destroyer intercepts drone, missile attacks launched by Houthi rebels toward Israel

December 29, 2023 -

"U.S. assets, including the USS Laboon (DDG 58) and F/A-18 Super Hornets from the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, successfully intercepted 12 one-way attack drones, three anti-ship ballistic missiles, and two land attack cruise missiles in the Southern Red Sea. The attack was carried out by the Houthis over 10 hours starting at approximately 6:30 a.m. (Sanaa time) on December 26," the U.S. Central Command said in a statement.

Fortunately, there was no damage to ships ...

Elon Musk offers Starlink satellite network to support internationally recognized aid organizations in Gaza

November 02, 2023 -

Starlink, a global network of satellites in low Earth orbit, is renowned for its ability to provide internet access to remote and disconnected areas. The offer from Musk, who owns Starlink via his SpaceX, came as a response to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY).

"Cutting off all communication to a population of 2.2 million is unacceptable," Ocasio-Cortez posted. "Journalists, medical professionals, humanitarian efforts, and innocents ...

British nuclear missile fails test launch in embarrassing incident off coast of Florida

2 months ago -

Not much is known about the latest test, which involved the U.K.'s nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) the HMS Vanguard late last month. Some type of “anomaly” took place during the drill in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida. Authorities have declined to provide further details, but they maintain that it was “event specific,” which would appear to imply that the incident in question would not have taken place in a wartime scenario and was instead related ...

Iran unveils new HYPERSONIC MISSILE in apparent warning to the U.S. and Israel

November 29, 2023 -

The event touted significant advancements in the country's aerospace technology; Tehran only unveiled its first hypersonic missile earlier this year.

The IRNA news agency reported that the new missile, dubbed Fattah 2 (the Persian word for “conqueror”), contains a hypersonic glider warhead and can maneuver at 15 times the speed of sound. Its hypersonic glide vehicle can detach from the missile and glide toward its target at hypersonic speeds.

Its ability to avoid ...