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Shield Space Develops Autonomous Cubesats for Satellite Defense Amid Rising Threats

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By Mark Piesing Verified
| Robot Today
In response to aggressive maneuvers by Russian military satellites, U.K. startup Shield Space is developing swarms of autonomous cubesats to protect Western satellites. These drones, which can be deployed at a fraction of the cost of traditional satellites, will utilize lasers and other technologies for defense. The company plans to demonstrate their capabilities in late 2027 with Project Broadsword, aiming to achieve significant advancements in orbital warfare.
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The Teutonic Knights' Bloody Crusades—and Their Ultimate Downfall

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By Mark Piesing Verified
| The History Channel Verified
This order of medieval warrior monks conquered some of Europe's last pagan lands before suffering a devastating defeat. 'Death and the Teutonic Knight,' watercolor from the 'Dance of Death' cycle by Albrecht Kauw, illustration by Niklaus Manuel, 1649.
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Space ambush

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| AEROSPACE Magazine Verified
Can the UK defend itself from a space ambush? MARK PIESING reports from the UK Space Power Conference. On the opening morning of the UK Space Power Conference 2026, held in London on 23–24 September, the UK Ministry of Defence revealed the existence of No. III Space Effects Squadron, describing it as the UK’s first unit dedicated to ‘disrupt, degrade, and deny hostile threats in space’.
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