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Amazon seeks FCC approval for direct-to-device constellation of up to 5,105 satellites, planned to operate alongside Globalstar’

Amazon’s Leo filed with the US FCC for permission to deploy a direct-to-device constellation totaling up to 5,105 satellites across five orbital shells at 510–580 km. The filing also signals Amazon will pursue Globalstar’s next-generation network after its announced ~$11.6B acquisition closes.

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2026-07-27T05:06:36.442142-07:00

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Ukraine and US advance plans for a US-based drone factory using Ukrainian technology

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2026-07-27T07:52:09.715249-07:00

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AI-era military space shifts from national single assets to constellation-based strategic capacity

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2026-07-27T06:15:41.167407-07:00

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Israel approves up to ILS55mn ($18mn) to compensate airlines for empty-flight costs during US-Israeli Iran campaign

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2026-07-27T02:21:30.421446-07:00

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Ukraine and US advance plans for a US-based drone factory using Ukrainian technology President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine and the United States are moving forward on a deal to build a drone manufacturing facility in the US, leveraging Ukrainian technology. The proposal underscores ongoing industrial cooperation aimed at scaling drone production and sustaining supply for battlefield demand.

2026-07-27T07:52:09.715249-07:00

Ukraine and US advance plans for a US-based drone factory using Ukrainian technology

Via Satellite

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AI-era military space shifts from national single assets to constellation-based strategic capacity An opinion piece argues that, in the AI era, satellite constellations are emerging as a new strategic class of assets that could reshape how military power is projected and sustained in space. The analysis frames military space as moving beyond a few nations’ legacy “single asset” posture toward distributed, scalable architectures.

2026-07-27T06:15:41.167407-07:00

AI-era military space shifts from national single assets to constellation-based strategic capacity

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Amazon seeks FCC approval for direct-to-device constellation of up to 5,105 satellites, planned to operate alongside Globalstar’ Amazon’s Leo filed with the US FCC for permission to deploy a direct-to-device constellation totaling up to 5,105 satellites across five orbital shells at 510–580 km. The filing also signals Amazon will pursue Globalstar’s next-generation network after its announced ~$11.6B acquisition closes.

2026-07-27T05:06:36.442142-07:00

Amazon seeks FCC approval for direct-to-device constellation of up to 5,105 satellites, planned to operate alongside Globalstar’

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Israel approves up to ILS55mn ($18mn) to compensate airlines for empty-flight costs during US-Israeli Iran campaign Israel has approved up to ILS55 million ($18 million) in compensation for local airlines’ “recognised costs” tied to repositioning flights during the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, according to a transport ministry statement dated July 15, 2026. The payment is intended to offset empty-flight expenses incurred in the period covered.

2026-07-27T02:21:30.421446-07:00

Israel approves up to ILS55mn ($18mn) to compensate airlines for empty-flight costs during US-Israeli Iran campaign

Air Data News

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Chinese social media footage shows updated J-36 next-generation stealth fighter prototype New videos and images circulating on Chinese social media reportedly depict an updated prototype of China’s unofficially designated J-36 next-generation combat aircraft. The material provides additional visible clues into development of the country’s largest known stealth-fighter program, per the reporting.

2026-07-25T03:50:12.361870-07:00

Chinese social media footage shows updated J-36 next-generation stealth fighter prototype

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New footage appears to show updated prototype of China's J-36 stealth aircraft

2026-07-25T03:50:12.361870-07:00

New footage appears to show up

New York Times

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Trump reportedly switched from a Qatari-donated jet to a legacy Air Force One after Secret Service cited a credible Iranian thre The Secret Service reportedly urged President Trump to leave NATO’s Turkey summit on an older Air Force One rather than a Qatari-donated aircraft, citing a credible Iranian threat. The move has prompted questions about the security of the donated jet and how VIP airlift is protected during high-risk summits.

2026-07-24T13:50:07.733188-07:00

Trump reportedly switched from a Qatari-donated jet to a legacy Air Force One after Secret Service cited a credible Iranian thre

Ars Technica

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EU approves US request to restrict Copernicus satellite imagery covering Iran war-region The European Union has granted a U.S. request to restrict access to satellite images covering the Iran war region. The move comes amid reports of delays to Copernicus satellite pictures as tensions escalate and Washington steps up its posture involving Iran.

2026-07-24T10:49:36.510253-07:00

EU approves US request to restrict Copernicus satellite imagery covering Iran war-region

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