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Ukraine says renewed Starlink restrictions disrupt military communications and drone operations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said military units have experienced significant disruptions to Starshield communications for several days, affecting the entire front line and Russian-occupied areas. Ukraine says the restrictions are again hindering drone operations and weakening its ability to defend against Russian attacks.

Bloomberg

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UForce raises $700 million at $6 billion valuation to expand autonomous systems production

The Ukrainian-founded drone maker plans to scale production of autonomous sea, land and air systems for Ukraine and allied countries. UForce says its NEMESIS drones have completed 300,000 combat flights, while its MAGURA naval vessels have contributed to the destruction of Russian warships.

Bloomberg

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Wizz Air’s first-half earnings hit by fuel costs and Middle East disruption, but Q2 rebound lifts profit to €108.1 million

Wizz Air carried 46.1 million passengers from April through September, while its fuel bill rose 33.7%. A €306.3 million net profit in the July-to-September quarter offset a first-quarter loss, leaving first-half net profit at €108.1 million. The carrier is looking to capitalize on failures among Romanian airlines.

CNBC

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Singapore Airlines sees progress in Air India’s multi-year turnaround, despite persistent financial challenges

Singapore Airlines says Air India has made tangible gains in customer experience and operational performance as it pursues a multi-year transformation. The endorsement comes as the Indian carrier cancels eight international routes, including three to Europe, and shifts some services to low-cost subsidiary Air India Express; Singapore Airlines also cited higher jet-fuel costs as a pressure on group earnings.

aviationnews.eu

Reports: Russia may have lost three military aircraft and seven crew members during Ukrainian drone attack near St. Petersburg

Russian forces reportedly lost as many as three aircraft while responding to a major Ukrainian drone raid on the Leningrad region on Nov. 11, 2026. Reports say seven crew members were killed, but the losses remain unconfirmed and accounts differ on whether the aircraft included a MiG-31, Ka-52s and an Mi-8.

Reuters

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Air Astana plans to double China flights again after crisis-driven shift toward Asia

Air Astana has more than doubled its China flights since the Middle East crisis began and plans to double them again within one to two years, CEO says. What began as an emergency redeployment is becoming a lasting shift in the Kazakh airline’s network toward Asia.

Reuters

Kazakhstan's Air Astana plans further China expansion after Middle East crisis-driven shift

Breaking Defense

Ukraine’s Fire Point seeks Starshield coverage extension 200–300 km beyond its borders

Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh says expanding Starshield licenses beyond Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories could extend coverage 200 to 300 kilometers farther. She told Breaking Defense that the added reach could significantly affect Ukraine’s ability to counter Russian ballistic attacks on civilians.