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France explores sending Eutelsat terminals to Iran to restore connectivity amid nationwide blackout

France is examining provision of Eutelsat satellite terminals to Iran to give citizens internet access after Tehran imposed a nationwide blackout amid its most violent domestic unrest in decades. The move would use space-based communications to bypass state-controlled terrestrial networks.

2026-01-14T08:33:04.664576-08:00

AeroTime

French Army: Ukraine combat validates helicopters for air assault and counter‑drone roles, accelerates manned–unmanned teaming

2026-01-14T07:46:01.605160-08:00

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Allies pivot to commercial space as U.S. ISR access falters

2026-01-14T05:07:26.932599-08:00

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UK launches Project Nightfall to develop 500+ km ground‑launched ballistic missile for Ukraine

2026-01-13T05:52:10.183590-08:00

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France explores sending Eutelsat terminals to Iran to restore connectivity amid nationwide blackout France is examining provision of Eutelsat satellite terminals to Iran to give citizens internet access after Tehran imposed a nationwide blackout amid its most violent domestic unrest in decades. The move would use space-based communications to bypass state-controlled terrestrial networks.

2026-01-14T08:33:04.664576-08:00

France explores sending Eutelsat terminals to Iran to restore connectivity amid nationwide blackout

AeroTime

French Army: Ukraine combat validates helicopters for air assault and counter‑drone roles, accelerates manned–unmanned teaming French Army leaders say combat in Ukraine has validated the helicopter's role in air‑assault and counter‑drone missions and is accelerating adoption of manned‑unmanned teaming. The comments crystallize operational lessons shaping doctrine, training and capability development, and the integration of unmanned systems for rotary‑wing forces.

2026-01-14T07:46:01.605160-08:00

French Army: Ukraine combat validates helicopters for air assault and counter‑drone roles, accelerates manned–unmanned teaming

SpaceNews.com

Allies pivot to commercial space as U.S. ISR access falters Allied governments are increasingly turning to commercial satellites and data services to fill tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance gaps after U.S. ISR access has become less reliable. Commercial constellations, on-orbit sensing and sovereign data-sharing agreements are being elevated into core strategic capabilities.

2026-01-14T05:07:26.932599-08:00

Allies pivot to commercial space as U.S. ISR access falters

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China unveils upgraded J-20A and twin-seat J-20S on 15th anniversary of first flight Chinese official media released details of upgraded J-20 variants — the single‑seat J‑20A and a new twin‑seat J‑20S — as Beijing marked the 15th anniversary of the stealth fighter's first flight. State coverage outlined variant distinctions and roles for the two types.

2026-01-14T00:36:33.372381-08:00

China unveils upgraded J-20A and twin-seat J-20S on 15th anniversary of first flight

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NASA, DOE commit to deploy lunar fission reactor by 2030 to power Artemis and Mars missions NASA and the Department of Energy have renewed a partnership and placed new leadership on the Fission Surface Power Project, reaffirming a goal to develop and deploy a compact nuclear fission reactor on the Moon by 2030 (roughly four years) to support Artemis infrastructure and future Mars missions.

2026-01-13T13:05:32.845586-08:00

NASA, DOE commit to deploy lunar fission reactor by 2030 to power Artemis and Mars missions

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Venezuela’s Transcarga Seeks AOC Revival, Plans MD-10-30F Freighter Return Venezuela's Transcarga International Airways has applied to revive its air operator certificate and plans to return an MD-10-30F freighter to service, signalling an intent to restart cargo operations out of Venezuela. The move would restore heavy-freight capability for the carrier pending regulatory approval.

2026-01-13T10:47:05.076200-08:00

Venezuela’s Transcarga Seeks AOC Revival, Plans MD-10-30F Freighter Return

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EDGE and Indra form Spain-based JV to develop, produce and sustain loitering munitions for Spanish and European programmes UAE state-owned EDGE Group and Spain’s Indra have agreed to create a Spain-based joint venture to develop, produce and provide lifecycle support for loitering munitions and smart weapons aimed at Spanish and broader European defence programmes. Production and sustainment are planned to take place in Spain.

2026-01-13T07:00:30.571908-08:00

EDGE and Indra form Spain-based JV to develop, produce and sustain loitering munitions for Spanish and European programmes

politico.eu

UK and Poland deepen air‑defence cooperation to bolster NATO after Russian drone incursions The UK and Poland have expanded a joint air‑defence programme to strengthen NATO's eastern flank after recent Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace, officials said. The initiative accelerates combined planning, force integration and counter‑UAS measures amid heightened regional aerial threats.

2026-01-13T06:10:14.581963-08:00

UK and Poland deepen air‑defence cooperation to bolster NATO after Russian drone incursions

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France explores sending Eutelsat terminals to Iran to restore connectivity amid nationwide blackout

French Army: Ukraine combat validates helicopters for air assault and counter‑drone roles, accelerates manned–unmanned teaming

Allies pivot to commercial space as U.S. ISR access falters

UK launches Project Nightfall to develop 500+ km ground‑launched ballistic missile for Ukraine

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