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Xplorate Pacific wins CASA approval for heavy BVLOS operations in Australia’s Cooper Basin

Xplorate Pacific has secured Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) approval to conduct heavy beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations over the Cooper Basin. The authorization supports round-the-clock monitoring of critical energy corridors, extending surveillance coverage beyond daylight and line-of-sight constraints.

2026-06-29T05:28:29.782961-07:00

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Quantum computing race turns encryption into an “in-orbit” national security risk for satellite operators

2026-06-29T06:10:20.148944-07:00

AeroTime

China and Russia conduct 11th joint strategic bomber patrol over the Pacific, prompting Japanese and South Korean intercepts

2026-06-29T04:26:09.923266-07:00

Bloomberg

China releases first video glimpse of a sixth-generation fighter prototype

2026-06-29T01:25:39.667355-07:00

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Quantum computing race turns encryption into an “in-orbit” national security risk for satellite operators Quantum computing progress is accelerating as nations compete to deploy systems powerful enough to break today’s encryption methods. The shift creates direct exposure for the commercial space sector—especially satellite operators—whose communications and control rely on current cryptographic protections.

2026-06-29T06:10:20.148944-07:00

Quantum computing race turns encryption into an “in-orbit” national security risk for satellite operators

Vertical Mag

Xplorate Pacific wins CASA approval for heavy BVLOS operations in Australia’s Cooper Basin Xplorate Pacific has secured Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) approval to conduct heavy beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations over the Cooper Basin. The authorization supports round-the-clock monitoring of critical energy corridors, extending surveillance coverage beyond daylight and line-of-sight constraints.

2026-06-29T05:28:29.782961-07:00

Xplorate Pacific wins CASA approval for heavy BVLOS operations in Australia’s Cooper Basin

AeroTime

China and Russia conduct 11th joint strategic bomber patrol over the Pacific, prompting Japanese and South Korean intercepts China and Russia flew their 11th joint strategic air patrol featuring bombers, fighters, tankers and support aircraft across the Pacific, drawing Japanese and South Korean interceptors. The mission signals continued PLA–Russian operational cooperation and sustained activity over regional waters and lanes.

2026-06-29T04:26:09.923266-07:00

China and Russia conduct 11th joint strategic bomber patrol over the Pacific, prompting Japanese and South Korean intercepts

AeroTime

Russian airlines weakened by sanctions operate with 19% of fleets grounded

2026-06-29T04:10:46.054985-07:00

Russian airlines weakened by s

AeroTime

Taiwan targets end-2026 completion of AI-assisted Huanzhan air-defense network linking Army, Navy and Air Force missile and rada Taiwan says its AI-assisted Huanzhan network—designed to link Army, Navy and Air Force missile and radar capabilities—is nearing completion, with the program due to finish by the end of 2026. Officials frame it as an integrated air-defense architecture supported by AI-enabled system integration.

2026-06-29T02:10:50.604291-07:00

Taiwan targets end-2026 completion of AI-assisted Huanzhan air-defense network linking Army, Navy and Air Force missile and rada

Bloomberg

China releases first video glimpse of a sixth-generation fighter prototype China’s military has released an apparent first look at a new fighter aircraft widely believed to be a sixth-generation prototype, in footage that suggests design intent to eventually rival advanced US stealth aircraft in development.

2026-06-29T01:25:39.667355-07:00

China releases first video glimpse of a sixth-generation fighter prototype

Bloomberg

Beijing skyscraper crash spotlights controlled-airspace safeguards near Xi Jinping-area A small aircraft crash into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper has triggered scrutiny of the capital’s controlled airspace over politically sensitive locations, with observers questioning the safeguards in place. Authorities moved quickly to manage the site and wider operating environment following the Friday impact.

2026-06-28T07:40:18.856275-07:00

Beijing skyscraper crash spotlights controlled-airspace safeguards near Xi Jinping-area

Reuters

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Saudi Aramco Leonardo AW139 helicopter crash near Ras Tanura kills all 14 on board; investigation launched A Saudi Aramco-operated Leonardo AW139 helicopter crashed Sunday morning near Ras Tanura in eastern Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 passengers aboard, according to the Saudi Ministry of Energy and state media. Authorities say investigations are under way to determine the cause, as Aramco had restarted crude oil loadings at the Ras Tanura terminal Friday after a nearly four-month halt.

2026-06-28T04:57:38.094200-07:00

Saudi Aramco Leonardo AW139 helicopter crash near Ras Tanura kills all 14 on board; investigation launched

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Xplorate Pacific wins CASA approval for heavy BVLOS operations in Australia’s Cooper Basin

Quantum computing race turns encryption into an “in-orbit” national security risk for satellite operators

China and Russia conduct 11th joint strategic bomber patrol over the Pacific, prompting Japanese and South Korean intercepts

China releases first video glimpse of a sixth-generation fighter prototype

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