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A global outage across Elon Musk's satellite network last August has exposed the risks of the Pentagon's growing reliance on SpaceX. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/18/world/starlink-outage-drones-us-military/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #starlink #us #spacex #usmilitary #drones

Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagon’s growing reliance on SpaceX

SpaceX is indispensable to the U.S. government, with its array of technologies spanning satellite communications to space launches and military AI.

The Japan Times

Analyst207 2h ago

Space Force Awards Orbital AMTI Contracts to Nine Firms

The US Space Force has just awarded contracts to nine companies to build or operate orbital AMTI systems, but details about the deals, such as their value and timing, remain under wraps. The lack of transparency has left many questions unanswered, sparking curiosity about this significant development.

https://osintsights.com/space-force-awards-orbital-amti-contracts-to-nine-firms?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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Space Force Awards Orbital AMTI Contracts to Nine Firms

Discover the nine firms contracted for orbital AMTI systems by the Space Force and learn more about the awarded deals, read now for the latest updates.

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The Japan Times 3h ago

U.S. officials have informed some European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stocks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/18/world/us-weapons-europe-delay/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #us #usmilitary #defense #europe #donaldtrump #iran

U.S. to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war

The delays underline the degree to which the war against Iran has ‌begun to ‌stretch U.S. supplies of some critical weaponry and ammunition.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times 4h ago

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely, fueling optimism that a deal to end their war is in reach after Tehran announced the Strait of Hormuz was open again. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/18/world/iran-nukes-hormuz-open/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #iran #middleeast #oil #donaldtrump #israel #us #usmilitary

Trump says Iran will suspend nuclear program as Hormuz opens

Details of any potential deal remained murky, and Iran's Foreign Ministry on Friday said the country's stockpile of enriched uranium would not be transferred 'anywhere.'

The Japan Times

formuchdeliberation 8h ago

US Space Command warns Russia may be building nuclear space weapon | Fox News…

The head of U.S. Space Command said the U.S. is "very concerned" that #Russia may be developing a nuclear weapon in space to target #satellites warning such a move could disrupt global communications, GPS systems and daily life on Earth... #unitedstates #nuclearweapons #USMilitary

https://formuchdeliberation.wordpress.com/2026/04/17/us-space-command-warns-russia-may-be-building-nuclear-space-weapon-fox-news/

US Space Command warns Russia may be building nuclear space weapon | Fox News…

The head of U.S. Space Command said the U.S. is “very concerned” that #Russia may be developing a nuclear weapon in space to target #satellites warning such a move could disrupt global …

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The Japan Times 10h ago

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says climate change is "crap." The U.S. military is still bracing for it. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/04/17/climate-change/us-military-climate-change-brace/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #us #usmilitary #pentagon #petehegseth #climatechange #donaldtrump

Pentagon chief says climate change is ‘crap.’ The military is still bracing for it.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has canceled nearly 100 research studies related to global warming and security.

The Japan Times

Loving Loudly 12h ago

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MAGA Mike SHUTS DOWN Vote as Trump LOSES TRILLIONS?!!!

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Reta Sbakhi 14h ago

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Analyst207 14h ago

US Military's YFQ-44 Fury Drone Completes Key Test

The US Military's YFQ-44 Fury Drone just cleared a major hurdle with the successful completion of a contested operations test, potentially paving the way for its rapid deployment. This breakthrough could significantly speed up the timeline for putting this cutting-edge fighter drone into action.

https://osintsights.com/us-militarys-yfq-44-fury-drone-completes-key-test?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#UsMilitary #Yfq44FuryDrone #UnmannedAerialVehicles #EmergingTechnologies #Defense