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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

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

The Philippine Air Force has suspended flights by its SF-260 fleet while officials investigate a midair collision during training at Fernando Air Base in Batangas that killed four pilots. The grounding puts the continuation of pilot training on hold as investigators examine the fatal accident.

2026-10-26T02:34:24.673573-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus   BAE Systems  
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Financial Times

Airbus to hold talks with BAE over role in GCAP fighter jet programme

By Financial Times: was $540 now $299 for your first year. Save now on essential digital access to trusted FT journalism on any device. Savings based on monthly annualised price, offer ends 28th October.

2026-10-25T04:15:03.742693-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Bloomberg • Daryna Krasnolutska, Kira Zavyalova

Ukraine Says Restrictions on Starlink Speed Have Been Lifted

By Bloomberg: Ukraine said limits on the speed of its SpaceX Starlink terminal connections had been lifted in overnight testing, a move that may ease the latest tensions between Kyiv and Washington.

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2026-10-24T02:04:56.146970-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Elon Musk says Ukraine ‘violated Starlink terms’ as full speed service returns

By AeroTime: Elon Musk has said that Ukraine "violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive drone strikes to kill" and that "loophole" was closed last week.

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2026-10-25T05:34:19.266373-07:00
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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, The Independent, ANI News Agency, newsable.asianetnews.com and CNA
2026-10-24T01:04:28.705165-07:00