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Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Bloomberg • Daryna Krasnolutska, Kira Zavyalova

Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield restored to speeds above 400 kph after roughly 10-day disruption

Ukraine’s defense minister said the country’s Starlink and military Starshield connections were operating normally again, with service restored at speeds above 400 kph after restrictions disrupted military operations. The episode renewed questions about SpaceX’s control over a communications system Kyiv relies on, and follows years of U.S. requests to change its operations.

Also: politico.eu, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, Financial Times and 5 more
2026-10-24T02:04:56.146970-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Bloomberg • Kollen Post

Secretive Ukrainian Deep-Strike Unit Behind Rapid Expansion of Deep-Strike Campaign

By Bloomberg: When he started flying unmanned aircraft in combat, “Ray” was flying some of Ukraine’s earliest mid-range strike drones, on missions of about 100 kilometers with a warhead about the weight of a bowling ball.

2026-10-24T03:04:51.670277-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Reuters

Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in training accident

By Reuters: Two Philippine Air Force trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight ​at an air base south of ‌the capital Manila, killing four pilots, the military said on Saturday.

Also: aviationnews.eu, CNA and The Independent
2026-10-24T01:04:28.705165-07:00
aviation   777X   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing   Boeing 747  
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Reuters • Dan Catchpole

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

By Reuters: Boeing's dispute with a small Florida-based supplier has halted production of its 777 freighter ‌for nearly two months and disrupted output of the 767, including freighters and KC-46 aerial refueling tankers, according to Boeing workers and court filings.

Also: Air Data News and Simple Flying
2026-10-23T17:04:24.355518-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Denmark To Buy Anthem Munitions, Joint Strike Missiles In Dual Long-Range Strike Push

By The War Zone: The ground- and air-launched weapons will give Denmark all-new options for striking deep behind enemy lines as NATO reinforces its Baltic flank.

Also: defensemirror.com, grosswald.org and defenceagenda.com
2026-10-23T10:05:50.479994-07:00