ACDC News and Views (Aug 22-28, 2024)

1.

Lavrov: Russia currently specifying its nuclear doctrine

https://news.az/news/lavrov-russia-currently-specifying-its-nuclear-doctrine

2.

Global race for nuclear weapons at record high, warns UN

https://www.ft.com/content/2776c235-592a-44fd-a0cd-e61f69c308bf

3.

Iran’s supreme leader opens door to negotiations with US over Tehran’s nuclear program

https://apnews.com/article/iran-nuclear-deal-khamenei-us-tensions-bc11763f45041ac84171ebc3866f1273

4.

North Korea condemns new US nuclear strategic plan report

https://www.arabnews.com/node/2568651/world

5.

Kim Jong Un inspects new ‘suicide drones,’ urges incorporation of AI

https://www.nknews.org/2024/08/kim-jong-un-inspects-new-suicide-drones-urges-incorporation-of-ai/

6.

First Turkish submarine commissioned today

https://www.azernews.az/region/230298.html

7.

Ukraine tests its first ballistic missile, Zelensky says. https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-tests-its-first-ballistic-missile-zelensky-says/

8.

Small-scale commercial nuclear reactors, the way forward https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/small-scale-commercial-nuclear-reactors-the-way-forward/article68565000.ece

9.

India’s Ka-31 Helicopter Deal with Russia Suspended

https://idrw.org/indias-ka-31-helicopter-deal-with-russia-suspended/

10.

North Korean hackers have deployed a new MoonPeak Trojan as part of their cyber campaign

https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/north-korean-hackers-deploy-new.html

11.

China launches ChinaSat-4A communications satellite

https://spacenews.com/china-launches-chinasat-4a-communications-satellite/

12.

Space Force awards $200 million contract to Northrop Grumman for UK radar site

https://spacenews.com/space-force-awards-200-million-contract-to-northrop-grumman-for-uk-radar-site/

13.

NASA Astronaut Warns Against Firing Missiles in Space

https://www.newsweek.com/nasa-charles-bolden-space-missiles-warning-1944390