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Satellite   AI   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
politico.eu • Milena Wälde, Pieter Haeck

EU lawmaker says Starlink cutoff led to deaths, urges Europe to stop using US technology

A European lawmaker says a cutoff of Starlink service led to deaths and has called for Europe to stop using U.S. technology. The available report does not identify when or where the cutoff occurred or provide further details about the alleged consequences.

2026-11-05T03:15:22.069491-08:00
Hypersonic   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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DefenseNews.com • Rudy Ruitenberg

MBDA plans to fly ‘fat’ hypersonic interceptor demonstrator before end-2029

By DefenseNews.com: “So it’s a bit fat, but it’s a Formula 1. It’s hypersonic, truly hypersonic, not just Mach 5," MBDA executive Lionel Mazenq said of the envisioned Hydis interceptor missile for Europe.

Also: defence-blog.com
2026-11-05T01:05:29.058974-08:00
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters

Italy's Leonardo lifts 2026 order outlook again as nine-month profit rises

By Reuters: Italian aerospace and defence group Leonardo lifted its full-year outlook for orders for a second time ​this year on Thursday, after reporting strong growth ‌in orders and profitability in the first nine months of 2026.

Also: Seeking Alpha and 3 more
2026-11-05T00:04:22.523959-08:00
Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Reuters • Cassell Bryan-Low, Joey Roulette

Russia may have rehearsed attack on satellite, specialist says, flagging another approach

By Reuters: A Russian military satellite that approached a Western commercial one last ​month could have been rehearsing an attack, a military space specialist said, with two related Russian craft now heading in the direction of another ‌Western satellite.

2026-11-04T23:04:27.543902-08:00
China   Moon   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   NASA  
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Bloomberg

Watch The Race to Dominate Space

By Bloomberg: Which country will send people to the moon next? China and the US are competing once again, but this time for dominance in space. Becoming a "space hegemon" would not only help China's global standing, but could also bolster its economy and military.

2026-11-04T22:05:09.104257-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Inside Korean Air’s defence ambitions

By FlightGlobal: In a recent visit to South Korea, FlightGlobal spent time with the aerospace unit of Korean Air, a major player in the country's uncrewed aircraft space, and the winner of several key government contracts.

Also: ch-aviation and koreatimes.co.kr
2026-11-04T18:04:41.500316-08:00