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UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Zelenskyy reports renewed Starshield disruptions affecting Ukrainian forces across the front

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says military units have faced significant Starshield communications disruptions for several days, with limitations affecting frontline troops and areas across the front line. Kyiv says the problems hamper defenses against Russian attacks; the reports come as U.S. envoys arrive in Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin.

Also: Kyiv Independent, Bloomberg, tass.com, NBC News, France 24, Financial Times and militarnyi.com
2026-11-12T01:49:22.914052-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Africa   Military Aircraft Procurement  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

US military to test autonomous Cessna Caravan for casualty evacuation in Morocco

By AeroTime: AFRICOM has hired Merlin to demonstrate an autonomous Cessna Grand Caravan casualty evacuation mission in Morocco, with a flight planned for December 2026.

Also: defence-blog.com, Unmanned Airspace and newsable.asianetnews.com
2026-11-12T03:49:19.188100-08:00
M&A   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

York Space expands into unmanned ground systems with acquisition of Outlook Industries

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — York Space Systems is buying a small Australian military robot maker, a deal that would take the satellite manufacturer outside the space business and push it toward a broader role as a defense contractor.

Also: Seeking Alpha
2026-11-12T04:49:09.795929-08:00
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Bloomberg • Yazhou Sun

Drone Startup Uforce Valued at $6 Billion With UK Wealth Fund Backing

By Bloomberg: The UK National Wealth Fund made its largest defense investment as part of a $700 million financing round for Uforce, a drone startup initially formed in Ukraine.

Also: FlightGlobal, Air Data News and 3 more
2026-11-12T01:04:42.142509-08:00
aviation   Hydrogen   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
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AINonline • Hanneke Weitering

Hydrogen Aviation Looks to the Ground for Revenue

By AINonline: Hydrogen aviation companies are turning to defense contracts, data center power, and airport ground equipment for near-term revenue while certified hydrogen aircraft slip further into the future, speakers said November 4 at the HySky Society’s Flying Hy 2026 symposium.

2026-11-12T02:05:11.191726-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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aviationnews.eu • Rob Vogelaar

Russia Reportedly Loses Three Aircraft and Seven Crew Members During Ukrainian Drone Attack

By aviationnews.eu: Aviation News – Russia reportedly lost three military aircraft and seven crew members during a major Ukrainian drone attack on the Leningrad region on November 11, 2026.

Also: Air Data News and tass.com
2026-11-11T22:04:55.878008-08:00
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Reuters

Rolls-Royce announces £1.5 billion buyback as engine demand grows

By Reuters: Rolls-Royce said on Thursday its large ​engine order backlog had grown to ‌around 2,500 engines as it reported strong demand across its civil aerospace and ​defence businesses and reaffirmed its ​full-year guidance.

Also: Airline Economics and Airline Economics
2026-11-12T00:05:28.118358-08:00
Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   BAE Systems  
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BAE Systems raises free cash flow forecast as demand remains strong

By Reuters: Britain's biggest defence company BAE Systems raised ​its annual free cash flow forecast by as ‌much as 50% on Thursday, benefiting from customer advances, while sticking to its profit growth forecast as ​governments boost military spend.

Also: Bloomberg, defence-blog.com and defence-industry.eu
2026-11-12T00:05:26.889458-08:00