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Ukraine and SpaceX coordinate to stop Russian use of Starlink on drones

Ukraine says it is working with SpaceX to stop Russian forces using Starlink terminals on long‑range UAVs after reports of Starlink units found on Russian drones. Moscow's apparent use of Starlink‑connected drones for precision strikes has prompted scrutiny of Starlink distribution and export controls.

2026-01-29T06:30:40.572082-08:00

SpaceNews.com

Türkiye and Artemis: what participation would mean for its space industry and diplomacy

2026-01-29T04:13:08.723840-08:00

AeroTime

U.S. escalates pressure as Canada reviews 88‑jet F‑35 buy and explores mixed F‑35/Gripen option

2026-01-29T03:14:29.673815-08:00

Reuters

Norway awards Hanwha ~$1.9bn contract for 16 K239 Chunmoo long-range rocket launchers

2026-01-29T02:21:17.190629-08:00

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AeroTime

Sweden in talks with France and UK on nuclear deterrence as Greenland row jolts Europe Sweden's prime minister says Stockholm is conducting talks with France and the UK on nuclear deterrence options as tensions over Greenland and a transatlantic standoff force European leaders to reassess strategic posture. French president Emmanuel Macron called the dispute a "wake-up call" for the continent.

2026-01-29T06:51:19.853330-08:00

Sweden in talks with France and UK on nuclear deterrence as Greenland row jolts Europe

Reuters

Ukraine and SpaceX coordinate to stop Russian use of Starlink on drones Ukraine says it is working with SpaceX to stop Russian forces using Starlink terminals on long‑range UAVs after reports of Starlink units found on Russian drones. Moscow's apparent use of Starlink‑connected drones for precision strikes has prompted scrutiny of Starlink distribution and export controls.

2026-01-29T06:30:40.572082-08:00

Ukraine and SpaceX coordinate to stop Russian use of Starlink on drones

SpaceNews.com

Türkiye and Artemis: what participation would mean for its space industry and diplomacy Türkiye's potential participation in the Artemis Accords could reshape its space industry by opening pathways for international partnerships, technology exchange and regulatory alignment. This piece assesses how Accords membership might affect Turkish suppliers, R&D priorities, satellite and lunar mission opportunities, and Ankara's diplomatic leverage in lunar governance.

2026-01-29T04:13:08.723840-08:00

Türkiye and Artemis: what participation would mean for its space industry and diplomacy

AeroTime

U.S. escalates pressure as Canada reviews 88‑jet F‑35 buy and explores mixed F‑35/Gripen option Washington has intensified diplomatic pressure while Ottawa reviews its planned purchase of 88 Lockheed Martin F‑35s, considering a reduced buy or a split F‑35/SAAB Gripen fleet. U.S. envoys warn such changes would require NORAD adjustments and could affect fighter deployments and interoperability.

2026-01-29T03:14:29.673815-08:00

U.S. escalates pressure as Canada reviews 88‑jet F‑35 buy and explores mixed F‑35/Gripen option

Reuters

Norway awards Hanwha ~$1.9bn contract for 16 K239 Chunmoo long-range rocket launchers Norway has selected Hanwha Aerospace’s K239 Chunmoo long-range precision fires system in a roughly $1.9–2.0 billion deal to supply 16 launch units. The contract is expected to be signed on 30 January, with an operational capability targeted within four years as the system’s second European customer.

2026-01-29T02:21:17.190629-08:00

Norway awards Hanwha ~$1.9bn contract for 16 K239 Chunmoo long-range rocket launchers

FlightGlobal

PLA August 1st team brings seven J-10C fighters to Singapore Airshow for type's debut China's PLA Air Force August 1st aerobatic team has flown seven Chengdu J-10C fighters into Singapore, marking the type's first appearance at the biennial Singapore Airshow. The deployment follows recent reports of the J-10C's combat use alongside Pakistan and rising operational visibility.

2026-01-29T00:31:45.484219-08:00

PLA August 1st team brings seven J-10C fighters to Singapore Airshow for type's debut

The War Zone

Onboard video shows Ukrainian Su-25 shot down, underscoring high attrition rates An onboard camera recorded a Ukrainian Sukhoi Su-25 being shot down, illustrating the aircraft's vulnerability on the Ukrainian battlefield. Highly dangerous close air support missions and the jet's limited performance have produced disproportionate losses of the type over Ukraine's front lines.

2026-01-28T12:45:49.910120-08:00

Onboard video shows Ukrainian Su-25 shot down, underscoring high attrition rates

Airways Magazine

Air Europa extends Madrid–Caracas suspension through 14 Feb 2026 Air Europa has extended its suspension of scheduled Madrid–Caracas services through 14 February 2026. The carrier will remain absent from Caracas into mid‑February, continuing disruptions to connectivity and passenger itineraries while airlines and regulators reassess operations to the Venezuelan capital.

2026-01-28T12:21:29.427601-08:00

Air Europa extends Madrid–Caracas suspension through 14 Feb 2026

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Ukraine and SpaceX coordinate to stop Russian use of Starlink on drones

Türkiye and Artemis: what participation would mean for its space industry and diplomacy

U.S. escalates pressure as Canada reviews 88‑jet F‑35 buy and explores mixed F‑35/Gripen option

Norway awards Hanwha ~$1.9bn contract for 16 K239 Chunmoo long-range rocket launchers

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