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Industry ministry audit lacks substance without witnesses or documents, repeats partisan clashes

A parliamentary audit of South Korea\'s industry ministry drew attention for issues including mega-projects and U.S. investment, but devolved into partisan wrangling without key witnesses or requested documents. Lawmakers said submissions were withheld despite public money being involved. The ministry repeatedly said it would check or review. Disputes also emerged over who proposed the Honam semiconductor cluster. Lawmakers questioned differing explanations over an Alaska LNG project and urged an investigation into a leaked closed-door transcript.

Industry

U.S. Army soldiers assemble and fly attack drone in successful live-fire test

The U.S. Army has succeeded in a live-fire test of a one-time attack drone assembled and operated by soldiers, as it seeks to build frontline units’ ability to operate and modify small drones without relying on outside vendors. The 2nd Cavalry Regiment used an Orqa MRM2-10 at the Grafenwoehr training area in Germany. Soldiers added a unit-designed electronic safety device and a 3D-printed explosive housing.

Telecommunications & Media

Satellite connectivity battle heats up as FCC votes on key spectrum auction plan

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is moving to increase spectrum supply to expand direct-to-device satellite services linking smartphones and satellites. The FCC will vote on Oct. 29 on a plan to auction 25 MHz in the 1675-1695 MHz and 2020-2025 MHz bands. It will also discuss using an additional 482 MHz for space-based supplemental coverage and updating related rules, steps that do not immediately assign spectrum.