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France conducts first ever military exercise in space Anthony Cuthbertson © Provided by The Independent France has launched its first ever military exercise in space in order to “stress test” its defence systems against potential adversaries. Codenamed AsterX, it is the first ever military space exercise in Europe and is part of France’s ambitions to become the world’s third-largest space power. The exercise will involve 18 simulated events from 8 to 12 March, conducte...

Britain faces strike action from exhausted healthcare workers angry at a “pitiful” 1% pay rise despite winning praise for treating thousands of coronavirus patients. Their frustration comes as a new study shows the UK government has increased spending on the military to $61.5-billion last year, up from $54.8-billion in 2019. The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) said this means Britain now has the fourth-largest defence budget in the world, ahead of Russia, France and Ger...

They’re certainly not as sexy as presidential elections, but the truth is, local elections provide the greatest opportunity for your vote to make an impact. Instead of being one in 160 million, your voice and choice are amplified; it’s one among several thousand. The city of Colorado Springs should announce the winners of six Council seats and the outcome of one ballot issue after polls close on Election Day, April 6. Ballots will be mailed March 12, so be on the lookout.  As in th...

The French military will carry out drills to test the capabilities of its Space Command in tackling threats to its satellites. The exercises are part of France's strategy to become the world's third-largest space power.

Image History advises that collective punishment is rarely a good teacher. That is why Huntsville should try to live up to its reputation as the forward-looking, high-tech standout in an underdeveloped Heart of Dixie and redeem itself through a little enlightened self-interest. As the 2020 election deniers found their precedent in the Compromise of 1877, which anointed President Rutherford B. Hayes and not coincidentally ended Reconstruction, Huntsville could begin a reverse process of self-Rec...

Frances newly-created Space Command chief calls exercises a

Redstone Arsenal to use facial recognition software for entry; What it means for drivers AL.com 3/9/2021 Lee Roop, al.com Redstone Arsenal is opening “facial recognition identification” for faster vehicle access to the federal mega-base in Huntsville. Research Volvo Special facial recognition (FR) lanes open Monday to people registered in Redstone’s automatic installation entry program. New information on the “do’s” and “don’t dos” of the program is posted on...

Our allies and adversaries are militarising space... we need to act, says French defence minister

Codenamed "AsterX" in a nod to the first French satellite Asterix from 1965, the drills will simulate the monitoring of a potentially dangerous space object, as well as a threat to a satellite.

Smith slams F-35 ‘rat hole,’ questions Pacific buildup With Connor O’Brien Editor’s Note: Morning Defense is a free version of POLITICO Pro Defenses morning newsletter, which is delivered to our subscribers each morning at 6 a.m. The POLITICO Pro platform combines the news you need with tools you can use to take action on the day’s biggest stories. Act on the news with POLITICO Pro. Quick Fix — The House Armed Services Committee chair pledges to rein in the F-35 jet and tells POLITI...