Russia's New Counterspace Weapon Is in the Same Orbit as a US Satellite
Russia launched a satellite May 16 U.S. officials say is actually a counterspace weapon, and it is in the same orbit as a U.S. satellite.
Source: airandspaceforces.com
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Chinese jet forces Australian helicopter to evasive action
The Australian Government has expressed concerns after an unsafe encounter between an Australian helicopter and a Chinese fighter.
Source: aerotime.aero
Pentagon moves to declassify some secret space programs and technologies
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) wants to declassify more space programs in order to boost the nation's military edge in space.
Source: space.com
US plans to build new 'nuclear gravity bomb' 24 times powerful than Hiroshima nuke
The United States' new B61 nuclear gravity bomb will be designated B61-13. According to reports, the new bomb is estimated to be 360 kilotons, which is roughly 24 times powerful than the blast that destroyed Hiroshima.
Source: livemint.com
B61 nuclear gravity bomb: US announces new nuclear bomb 24 times more powerful than one dropped on Japan: Report
The US Department of Defense plans to develop the B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb, awaiting Congressional approval. This bomb, 24 times more powerful than the one used on Hiroshima in WW II, aims to address evolving security challenges. It won't increase the total nuclear stockpile. This decision aligns with a changing security landscape, with a focus on deterrence and alliance assurance, as stated by Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plumb.
Source: indiatimes.com