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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Company builds satellites for 'high‑tempo engagement' as space warfare accelerates

A company is building satellites designed for 'high‑tempo engagement' as space warfare capabilities accelerate, arguing today's environment is similar to the 1930s race for air superiority. The effort aims to enable rapid targeting, resilient architectures and a persistent on‑orbit presence for contested operations.

2026-03-19T12:55:34.770314-07:00

Bloomberg

Pentagon testing office: insufficient data to assess combat effectiveness of first U.S. hypersonic missile

2026-03-19T14:12:30.884783-07:00

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Lufthansa Cargo surges as Middle East conflict removes up to 20% of global air‑freight capacity

2026-03-19T09:19:38.672090-07:00

Flying Magazine

Unidentified drones overflew US military base hosting Senator Rubio and senior Pentagon leaders

2026-03-19T11:13:59.260721-07:00

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Bloomberg

Pentagon testing office: insufficient data to assess combat effectiveness of first U.S. hypersonic missile The Pentagon's testing office says it lacks sufficient flight-test data to determine the combat effectiveness of the US's first hypersonic missile, and does not expect enough information until early next year — a further sign the United States is struggling to match China and Russia in fielding the capability.

2026-03-19T14:12:30.884783-07:00

Pentagon testing office: insufficient data to assess combat effectiveness of first U.S. hypersonic missile

Ars Technica

Company builds satellites for 'high‑tempo engagement' as space warfare accelerates A company is building satellites designed for 'high‑tempo engagement' as space warfare capabilities accelerate, arguing today's environment is similar to the 1930s race for air superiority. The effort aims to enable rapid targeting, resilient architectures and a persistent on‑orbit presence for contested operations.

2026-03-19T12:55:34.770314-07:00

Company builds satellites for 'high‑tempo engagement' as space warfare accelerates

Flying Magazine

Unidentified drones overflew US military base hosting Senator Rubio and senior Pentagon leaders Unidentified drones flew over a U.S. military base housing Senator Marco Rubio and senior Pentagon leaders, prompting local security attention and an immediate assessment by base officials. The Army said there was "no credible threat" but officials will "continue to monitor the situation."

2026-03-19T11:13:59.260721-07:00

Unidentified drones overflew US military base hosting Senator Rubio and senior Pentagon leaders

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Lufthansa Cargo surges as Middle East conflict removes up to 20% of global air‑freight capacity The Iran‑linked conflict and Gulf hub closures have removed as much as 20% of global air‑freight lift, leaving international widebody cargo capacity roughly 11% below pre‑Chinese New Year levels and prompting a surge in demand for carriers such as Lufthansa Cargo as shippers hunt for space.

2026-03-19T09:19:38.672090-07:00

Lufthansa Cargo surges as Middle East conflict removes up to 20% of global air‑freight capacity

AeroTime

French A400M makes first-ever landing on Arctic sea ice during Greenland trial France’s Air and Space Force landed an A400M Atlas on Arctic sea ice for the first time during an operational trial in northern Greenland, validating the type’s ability to operate from unprepared polar surfaces and extending tactical airlift options for logistics, SAR and sovereignty missions.

2026-03-19T07:49:57.345466-07:00

French A400M makes first-ever landing on Arctic sea ice during Greenland trial

Via Satellite

Zaluzhnyi: Future conflicts will be fought by autonomous and semi‑autonomous robotic systems Valerii Zaluzhnyi said future conflicts will be fought by 'autonomous and semi‑autonomous robotic systems.' The comment was described as being of interest to a CyberSat audience and underscores autonomy and robotics as focal points in his remarks.

2026-03-19T07:38:26.278144-07:00

Zaluzhnyi: Future conflicts will be fought by autonomous and semi‑autonomous robotic systems

Via Satellite

Zaluzhnyi Says Future Conflicts Will Be Fought by Autonomous and Semi‑Autonomous Robotic Systems

2026-03-19T07:38:26.278144-07:00

Zaluzhnyi Says Future Conflict

Wall Street Journal

Satellite startups pivot to defence work and restrict Middle East imagery as Iran war raises exploitation risks As the Iran war sharpens demand for battle-ready intelligence, commercial satellite startups are pivoting toward defense work and tightening access to Middle East imagery, citing risks that data could be exploited by 'adversarial actors'. The moves are reshaping commercial imagery availability and industry risk posture.

2026-03-19T07:20:39.477574-07:00

Satellite startups pivot to defence work and restrict Middle East imagery as Iran war raises exploitation risks

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Company builds satellites for 'high‑tempo engagement' as space warfare accelerates

Pentagon testing office: insufficient data to assess combat effectiveness of first U.S. hypersonic missile

Lufthansa Cargo surges as Middle East conflict removes up to 20% of global air‑freight capacity

Unidentified drones overflew US military base hosting Senator Rubio and senior Pentagon leaders

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