https://spacewatch.global/tag/nuclear-weapons/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:47:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/nuclear-weapons/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/spacewatchgl-opinion-plausible-deniability-in-orbit-the-verification-void-in-space-law/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71341
Written by Raoul Cardellini Leipertz
In spring 2024, a lone Russian satellite drifting through an unexpected low Earth orbit (LEO) set off alarms from Washington to Brussels. Was it an innocuous on-orbit experiment or the first sign of an exo-atmospheric strike platform? ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/04/military-space-japan-and-united-states-pledge-mutual-defence-cooperation-in-space-cyber/ Mon, 22 Apr 2019 05:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13657 On 19 April 2019, the U.S.–Japan Security Consultative Committee convened in Washington, DC, with the participation of Secretary of State Pompeo, Acting Secretary of Defense Shanahan, Minister for Foreign Affairs Kono, and Minister of Defense Iwaya.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/04/european-military-space-poland-and-usstratcom-agree-to-share-space-services-and-data/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 05:00:56 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13537 United States Strategic Command and the Polish Space Agency signed an agreement for space situational awareness (SSA) services and data at the 35th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 10 April 2019. Agreements like these lay the foundation that allows the United States to share information with allies and partners.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/03/spacewatchgl-column-is-it-time-to-stop-talking-about-space-policy/ Sun, 17 Mar 2019 09:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13078 By Dr. Bleddyn Bowen SpaceWatch.Global is delighted to welcome Bleddyn Bowen as its latest columnist. Bleddyn will be contributing his column every quarter.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/12/spacewatchgl-interview-dr-scott-pace-of-the-u-s-national-space-council-part-ii/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 06:00:37 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=11675 The United States National Space Council was re-established by President Donald J. Trump in 2017 after ceasing operations in 1993. The Council works to develop a strategy for national space activities and also to foster co-operation with other countries and space agencies in order to advance the U.S. space agenda and to share information. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/08/iranian-missile-restrictions-in-return-for-space-programme-iiss-report-proposes/ Thu, 09 Aug 2018 05:00:50 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=9840 A new report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) argues that despite the U.S. withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA - also known as the Iran nuclear deal) an opportunity exists to constrain Iranian ballistic missile capabilities through arms control in return for allowing Iran to maintain a space launch capability that is closely monitored.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/08/indian-defence-ministry-exploring-incorporating-ai-into-military-capabilities/ Fri, 03 Aug 2018 05:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=9761 As the geopolitical race to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) intensifies, the Indian Minister of State for Defence has stated that New Delhi is actively exploring the use of AI in Indian national security.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/03/chinese-counterspace-return-great-power-geopolitics-implications-suggested-strategic-responses-india/ Sun, 18 Mar 2018 08:00:59 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=7821 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/03/missile-experts-assert-iran-not-pursuing-icbm-programme/ Tue, 13 Mar 2018 06:00:33 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=7788 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/03/japan-launches-latest-igs-reconnaissance-satellite-monitor-north-korean-chinese-russian-threats/ Thu, 01 Mar 2018 06:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=7696 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/01/thailand-denied-visas-north-korean-officials-seeking-satellite-technology-training/ Fri, 05 Jan 2018 05:05:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=6954 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2017/09/spacewatchme-oped-strategic-implications-irans-simorgh-space-launch-vehicle-test/ Sun, 24 Sep 2017 08:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=5780 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2017/09/iran-reconsiders-human-spaceflight-policy-seeks-send-humans-space-2025/ Wed, 20 Sep 2017 07:01:57 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=5752 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2017/08/swmethemes-chinas-space-silk-road-middle-east-indian-perspective/ Thu, 24 Aug 2017 07:00:50 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=5430 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]>