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China Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

The War Zone • Howard Altman

DIA warns China could field orbital directed-energy weapons capable of attacking satellites by decade’s end

The Defense Intelligence Agency says China could use space-based directed-energy weapons to target satellites by the end of the decade. The warning underscores growing concern over threats to orbital assets, though the summary provides no further detail on weapon capabilities or deployment timelines.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag

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2026-10-28T12:55:32.088317-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense

Giving counter-UAS operators 75 km of advance warning throws the advantage to them

By Breaking Defense: CACI’s SkyValor extends counter-UAS RF detection range to 75 km, giving operators more time to assess and respond to evolving drone threats and swarms.

1 Source

2026-10-28T14:04:36.735144-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Airbus

Reuters

Airbus working with Germany, Spain on European fighter jet

By Reuters: Airbus is working closely with ‌the German and Spanish governments on a next-generation fighter jet ⁠for Europe, the company's chief executive said on Wednesday.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-10-28T12:04:20.392948-07:00

Africa Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Deals

Aviation Week • Tony Osborne

Ethiopia Takes Delivery Of Su-35s From Russia, S-400s To Follow

By Aviation Week: Ethiopia has taken delivery of the first two of 12 planned Sukhoi Su-35 fighters, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali has revealed.

The War Zone

Ethiopia Gets 12 Russian Su-35 Fighters, Eyes S-400 Air Defenses

defence-blog.com

Ethiopia receives its first Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets

Also: tass.com

5 Sources

2026-10-28T08:34:27.844178-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Risk, Reward, and Agility: The New Themes for European Nations in Space Defense

By Via Satellite: European nations are focusing on resilience, sovereignty, and assurance in developing their space capabilities, experts from commercial and government space said yesterday during the Defence in Space event in London.

Also: Shephard Media

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2026-10-28T13:28:06.614660-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Policy

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Hardened Shelters Critical To Survival Of USAF's Tanker Fleet: Study

By The War Zone: An independent assessment calls for new action to prevent critical aerial refueling assets from being neutralized before they even get in the air.

1 Source

2026-10-28T10:35:10.290174-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Launch executives warn Pentagon faces capacity crunch through 2030s

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2026-10-28T11:30:39.964696-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs SAAB AI General Atomics Defense Industry & Major Contractors

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

2026-10-28T09:34:32.641352-07:00

DIA warns China could field orbital directed-energy weapons capable of attacking satellites by decade’s end

Giving counter-UAS operators 75 km of advance warning throws the advantage to them

Airbus working with Germany, Spain on European fighter jet

Ethiopia Takes Delivery Of Su-35s From Russia, S-400s To Follow

Ethiopia Gets 12 Russian Su-35 Fighters, Eyes S-400 Air Defenses

Ethiopia receives its first Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets

Risk, Reward, and Agility: The New Themes for European Nations in Space Defense

Hardened Shelters Critical To Survival Of USAF's Tanker Fleet: Study

Launch executives warn Pentagon faces capacity crunch through 2030s

MQ-9B drone tracks fighter jets at long range with Saab’s LoyalEye radar

General Atomics and Saab Complete Flight Testing of Airborne Early Warning System on MQ-9B Drone

GA-ASI and Saab Test AEW Payload on MQ-9B

Giving counter-UAS operators 75 km of advance warning throws the advantage to them

Risk, Reward, and Agility: The New Themes for European Nations in Space Defense

U.S. Intel Warns China's Space-Based Directed Energy Weapons Could Soon Threaten Satellites

Airbus working with Germany, Spain on European fighter jet

Launch executives warn Pentagon faces capacity crunch through 2030s

Ethiopia Takes Delivery Of Su-35s From Russia, S-400s To Follow

Confessions Of An SR-71 Blackbird Pilot

Putin salutes Musk's genius as Russia plays catch-up with Starlink

U.S. intelligence report publishes clear image of China’s secretive spaceplane

Boeing to be awarded sole-source deal worth up to $946 million to maintain military satellites

Philippines grounds SF-260 fleet after training collision kills four pilots

US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $694 million to put once-canceled ARRW hypersonic missile into production

US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $694 million to put once-canceled ARRW hypersonic missile into production

Cosmos 2612’s close approach to ICEYE-X36 raises questions about NATO’s response to Russian space operations

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