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SpaceWatch Global • Christophe Bosquillon

Starshield access restriction in Ukraine spotlights control of battlefield space connectivity

A sudden restriction on Ukraine’s access to Starshield exposed a strategic vulnerability: critical battlefield connectivity depends on infrastructure whose access can be controlled by a private provider. The episode also raises questions about the consequences of using that control during an active conflict.

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2026-10-30T03:55:38.399560-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

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Reuters

Slovak prosecutor reopens probe into fighter jet donation to Ukraine

By Reuters: Slovakia's top prosecutor ordered on Friday a new probe into the donation of MiG-29 fighter jets and air defence systems to Ukraine by the country's previous ‌government, restarting an investigation ended earlier this year.

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2026-10-30T05:04:21.359549-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

What’s at stake for military space in midterm elections

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2026-10-30T03:10:39.271126-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Satellogic Extends Non-Earth Imaging Partnership with HEO Through 2029

By SpaceWatch Global: Satellogic and HEO sign a three-year agreement expanding access to satellite imagery for non-Earth imaging and space domain awareness.

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2026-10-30T01:34:50.948796-07:00

Satellite Europe Defense Budgets & Spending Space Defense & Militarization

Payload • Douglas Gorman

Europe Begins Funding Offensive In-Space Capabilities

By Payload: The European space sector made multiple announcements this week suggesting the region is preparing to go on the offensive in space.

Also: defence-blog.com and Kyiv Independent

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2026-10-29T23:54:58.187235-07:00

Helicopter Europe Accident

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Italian Army CH-47F crashes in Bosnia, killing at least four

By Air Data News: An Italian Army CH-47F Chinook crashed in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday, October 29, killing at least four people and injuring 11 others during an operation in support of the European Union Force (EUFOR) Althea mission.

aviationnews.eu

EUFOR Chinook Helicopter Crash in Northern Bosnia Leaves Three Dead and Several Injured

The Aviationist

Developing: Italian CH-47F Chinook Crashes in Bosnia

Also: AeroTime, Reuters, x.com, Jerusalem Post, Al Jazeera, aerospaceglobalnews.com, NBC News, news.ssbcrack.com, The Independent, defensemirror.com, India Defense News, interestingengineering.com and 3 more

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2026-10-29T13:04:34.862358-07:00

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The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

Anduril and General Atomics face boom or bust with U.S. Air Force’s uncrewed fighters

By The Air Current: Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

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2026-10-29T16:04:38.087177-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Demand for satellite radar imagery prompts NRO to revisit contracting practices

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The National Reconnaissance Office is reconsidering how it buys commercial radar satellite imagery amid growing demand and pressure from suppliers for more predictable revenue, a senior agency official said Oct.

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2026-10-29T15:30:40.489543-07:00

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Europe Begins Funding Offensive In-Space Capabilities

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