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Missile Defense · Autonomous Systems & Dronesusataiwanchinaait

US Diplomat Urges Taiwan to Build 'Hornet's Nest' Drone Network as Asymmetric Deterrent

American Institute in Taiwan Director Raymond Greene publicly called drone swarms a 'game-changing opportunity' for Taiwan's defense, marking a notable US endorsement of distributed autonomous systems over conventional approaches.

Jul 3, 202614:32

Space Domain Awareness · Very Low Earth Orbitchinavleosatellite communications

China Formalizes VLEO Program With National Alliance and Sustained Sub-300km Operations

A state-backed industrial consortium and demonstrated satellite performance at altitudes below 300 kilometers mark China's shift from VLEO experimentation to coordinated national strategy.

Jun 29, 202609:43

Launch · Commercial Launch Vehiclesspark spacechinalieyan-2electric-pump engine

Chinese Startup Spark Space Tests Electric-Pump Engine and Raises Nearly 100 Million Yuan for Ambitious Rocket Program

Spark Space's Lieyan-2 engine hotfire and fresh funding round signal growing momentum in China's commercial launch sector as it bids to field what it claims will be the world's largest electric-pump-fed rocket.

Jun 18, 202615:30