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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA’s INVICTUS hypersonic aircraft program clears first major review; next review expected in October 2027

The European Space Agency’s INVICTUS hypersonic aircraft program has passed its first major review, marking a milestone in the program’s development. The next review is expected in October 2027; the available report does not specify further technical findings or schedule details.

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2026-10-27T08:04:59.159362-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Ben Murray

Building a power layer for the robotic battlefield

By DefenseNews.com: Chariot Defense looks to provide power solutions for a modern, drone-driven military force when traditional methods fail.

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2026-10-27T08:40:40.460175-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Australian F-35As trained with Five Power Defence partners in Singapore

By AeroTime: Royal Australian Air Force F-35As flew mixed formations with Singapore’s F-15SG and F-16 fighters during Exercise Bersama Lima 2026 at Paya Lebar Air Base.

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2026-10-27T07:34:25.648360-07:00

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Reuters

Romania selects Thales for civil and military radar systems

By Reuters: Romania's defence ministry has selected French military equipment maker Thales to provide ‌radar systems, supporting both civil and military airspace surveillance and approach and landing operations, the company said on Tuesday.

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2026-10-27T09:04:30.750248-07:00

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The War Zone

Ukraine’s StarGate Drone Now Evacuating Wounded Soldiers

By The War Zone: The purpose-built aerial CASEVAC platform is claimed to have completed two battlefield evacuations in a week, including a mission under electronic attack.

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2026-10-27T09:34:41.902231-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Budgets & Spending

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Breaking Defense • Casey Nicastro

How the F-15 and F-22 should inform the F-47's procurement

By Breaking Defense: Budgetary lessons from the two legacy aircraft can help the Air Force anticipate hard choices for the new F-47, one analyst argues.

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2026-10-27T09:50:42.005782-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

Baykar completes at-sea flight test of Kalkan VTOL UAV

By FlightGlobal: Latest flight test continues progression of the Kalkan. Turkish manufacturer Baykar’s latest vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAV has completed its first at-sea flight tests.

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2026-10-27T07:05:11.517483-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense

The new must-have capabilities for drones

By Breaking Defense: The must-have drone capabilities shaping modern defense, including the technologies and features needed to meet evolving military mission requirements.

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2026-10-27T06:04:55.541625-07:00

ESA’s INVICTUS hypersonic aircraft program clears first major review; next review expected in October 2027

Building a power layer for the robotic battlefield

Australian F-35As trained with Five Power Defence partners in Singapore

Romania selects Thales for civil and military radar systems

Ukraine’s StarGate Drone Now Evacuating Wounded Soldiers

How the F-15 and F-22 should inform the F-47's procurement

Baykar completes at-sea flight test of Kalkan VTOL UAV

The new must-have capabilities for drones

How the F-15 and F-22 should inform the F-47's procurement

Ukraine’s StarGate Drone Now Evacuating Wounded Soldiers

Romania selects Thales for civil and military radar systems

Building a power layer for the robotic battlefield

Australian F-35As trained with Five Power Defence partners in Singapore

ESA’s INVICTUS Hypersonic Programme Clears First Major Review

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Ukraine says Starlink restored after 10-day disruption as allies seek alternatives

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