2026-08-08

Bloomberg reported on Aug. 7, citing people familiar with the matter, that the Pentagon plans a first test of its under-construction 'Jinqiong' space-based missile-defense system before year-end. In April the U.S. Space Force awarded contracts to 12 firms, including SpaceX and Lockheed Martin, to develop space-based interceptors; sources said the government is prepared to pay $60m to contractors if interceptor ground tests are successfully completed by year-end. The Space Force expects to begin

Bloomberg reported on Aug. 7, citing people familiar with the matter, that the Pentagon plans a first test of its under-construction 'Jinqiong' space-based missile-defense system before year-end. In April the U.S. Space Force awarded contracts to 12 firms, including SpaceX and Lockheed Martin, to develop space-based interceptors; sources said the government is prepared to pay $60m to contractors if interceptor ground tests are successfully completed by year-end. The Space Force expects to begin procuring systems from teams that pass final testing from 2030.

2026-08-08

At 13:00 Beijing time today Typhoon Dolphin's center was about 465 km ESE of Wenzhou, Zhejiang, with near‑center winds of 45 m/s. Although the center remains offshore, the typhoon's outer circulation has already generated convective activity across southern Jiangsu, southeastern Anhui and Zhejiang this morning. Rain will intensify ahead of and around landfall tomorrow; southern Jiangsu, southeastern Anhui, most of Zhejiang and Shanghai are forecast to see heavy to torrential rain, with southern

At 13:00 Beijing time today Typhoon Dolphin's center was about 465 km ESE of Wenzhou, Zhejiang, with near‑center winds of 45 m/s. Although the center remains offshore, the typhoon's outer circulation has already generated convective activity across southern Jiangsu, southeastern Anhui and Zhejiang this morning. Rain will intensify ahead of and around landfall tomorrow; southern Jiangsu, southeastern Anhui, most of Zhejiang and Shanghai are forecast to see heavy to torrential rain, with southern Shanghai and eastern Zhejiang at risk of extreme local 24‑hour totals of 400–500+ mm. Authorities warn of strong localized extremes and advise precautions.

2026-08-08

Interfax reported Russia said drones struck a vessel carrying weapons bound for Ukrainian forces east of Odesa.

Interfax reported Russia said drones struck a vessel carrying weapons bound for Ukrainian forces east of Odesa.

2026-08-08

據國際文傳電訊社：俄羅斯稱無人機襲擊了一艘運載烏克蘭軍隊武器的船隻，地點位於敖德薩東部。

據國際文傳電訊社：俄羅斯稱無人機襲擊了一艘運載烏克蘭軍隊武器的船隻，地點位於敖德薩東部。

2026-08-08

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on the 7th a heavy firefighting helicopter crashed in Utah; two people aboard are missing. In Oregon, a bulldozer operator was killed in a wildfire.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on the 7th a heavy firefighting helicopter crashed in Utah; two people aboard are missing. In Oregon, a bulldozer operator was killed in a wildfire.

2026-08-08

A drone strike on Saturday hit an untreated napatha tank at Libya's Zawiya refinery, causing a leak; the situation is now under control.

A drone strike on Saturday hit an untreated napatha tank at Libya's Zawiya refinery, causing a leak; the situation is now under control.