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US Africa space strategy at risk of ceding emerging market leadership to China

A commentary argues the Trump administration’s “America First in Africa” approach is insufficiently focused on space, a fast-growing sector where the US still holds decisive advantages—yet faces the risk of ceding Africa’s emerging space industry to China.

2026-06-22T06:09:38.481180-07:00

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China’s PL-16 air-to-air missile: specs suggest a punch against large targets, but limits against small/fast aircraft remain unc

2026-06-22T05:39:32.857055-07:00

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Ukraine strikes Russia’s Dubna satellite communications centre near Moscow, targeting ground satcom infrastructure

2026-06-22T05:39:40.320683-07:00

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IrAero seeks Southeast Asia wet-lease partners to sustain long-haul Superjet connectivity to ASEAN

2026-06-21T23:09:33.868208-07:00

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US Africa space strategy at risk of ceding emerging market leadership to China A commentary argues the Trump administration’s “America First in Africa” approach is insufficiently focused on space, a fast-growing sector where the US still holds decisive advantages—yet faces the risk of ceding Africa’s emerging space industry to China.

2026-06-22T06:09:38.481180-07:00

US Africa space strategy at risk of ceding emerging market leadership to China

Reuters

Ukraine strikes Russia’s Dubna satellite communications centre near Moscow, targeting ground satcom infrastructure Ukraine’s military said it struck Russia’s Dubna satellite communications site in the Moscow region. The General Staff statement frames the attack as part of a broader campaign against space-enabled communications nodes that support battlefield connectivity and operations.

2026-06-22T05:39:40.320683-07:00

Ukraine strikes Russia’s Dubna satellite communications centre near Moscow, targeting ground satcom infrastructure

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China’s PL-16 air-to-air missile: specs suggest a punch against large targets, but limits against small/fast aircraft remain unc Experts assess China’s latest air-to-air missile, the PL-16, as potentially capable of pursuing large, slower-moving aircraft—though its effectiveness against smaller, faster targets is not established. The analysis frames the weapon as part of the ongoing evolution of aerial combat lethality and engagement geometry.

2026-06-22T05:39:32.857055-07:00

China’s PL-16 air-to-air missile: specs suggest a punch against large targets, but limits against small/fast aircraft remain unc

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Ukraine launches ‘TrophyLab’ to standardize and share captured Russian weapons data with allies Ukraine has launched the ‘TrophyLab’ platform to share information from captured Russian weapons with partner countries. The publicly referenced study items include the Kinzhal hypersonic missile and the T-90M tank, positioning TrophyLab as a structured conduit for allied learning and potential adaptation.

2026-06-22T02:40:33.151206-07:00

Ukraine launches ‘TrophyLab’ to standardize and share captured Russian weapons data with allies

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China’s Liaoning carrier completes 40+ days of South China Sea and Western Pacific drills, returns to port China’s aircraft carrier Liaoning and its escort vessels returned to a Chinese port after more than 40 days of drills in the South China Sea and the western Pacific, according to CCTV. The deployment length and geography underscore sustained carrier aviation and expeditionary naval operations.

2026-06-22T02:24:44.726370-07:00

China’s Liaoning carrier completes 40+ days of South China Sea and Western Pacific drills, returns to port

Reuters

India–UAE talks on exporting BrahMos supersonic cruise missile as Gulf procurement accelerates India is in talks with the UAE to sell elements of its supersonic cruise-missile BrahMos capability, according to multiple sources. The proposed export comes as Abu Dhabi steps up defense procurement following the Middle East war, signaling a potential shift toward longer-range precision strike and deterrence options.

2026-06-22T02:24:41.188313-07:00

India–UAE talks on exporting BrahMos supersonic cruise missile as Gulf procurement accelerates

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MBDA/Fly-R to industrialize Raijin R2-120 drone in UAE as India targets MRFA Rafales with upgraded Meteor BVR datalink MBDA and Fly-R will develop and industrialize the R2-120 Raijin in the UAE in a project tied to France’s Rafale industrial commitments. Separately, India’s Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme targets Rafales featuring upgraded Meteor missiles with enhanced datalink for improved beyond-visual-range performance.

2026-06-22T01:27:01.882906-07:00

MBDA/Fly-R to industrialize Raijin R2-120 drone in UAE as India targets MRFA Rafales with upgraded Meteor BVR datalink

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IrAero seeks Southeast Asia wet-lease partners to sustain long-haul Superjet connectivity to ASEAN Russia’s IrAero is recruiting wet-lease providers in Southeast Asia to support long-haul operations featuring its Superjet 100 fleet, with the goal of expanding air links between Russia and ASEAN states. The approach underscores how carriers are using wet-lease capacity to bridge aircraft and operating constraints.

2026-06-21T23:09:33.868208-07:00

IrAero seeks Southeast Asia wet-lease partners to sustain long-haul Superjet connectivity to ASEAN

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US Africa space strategy at risk of ceding emerging market leadership to China

China’s PL-16 air-to-air missile: specs suggest a punch against large targets, but limits against small/fast aircraft remain unc

Ukraine strikes Russia’s Dubna satellite communications centre near Moscow, targeting ground satcom infrastructure

IrAero seeks Southeast Asia wet-lease partners to sustain long-haul Superjet connectivity to ASEAN

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