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Washington Post • Mary Ilyushina

Starlink restrictions limit Ukraine’s ability to intercept Russian attack drones

Ukraine says limits on its military use of SpaceX’s Starlink are preventing it from using drones to intercept Russian attack drones, hindering civilian protection. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the restrictions appear deliberate, not technical; earlier limits came after Ukrainian forces had relied on the network in a successful counter-offensive.

Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio, Ellen Milligan

SpaceX Starlink Cuts Hobbled Ukraine Before Russian Bombardment

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2026-10-17T02:04:32.003956-07:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

F-22 pilot commands YFQ-44A autonomous combat drone in flight for first time

By Air Data News: A US Air Force F-22 Raptor pilot has directed an Anduril YFQ-44A Fury Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) during flight for the first time, demonstrating how crewed fighters could command autonomous aircraft during combat missions.

2026-10-17T00:04:28.972505-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

As Space Force opens market for in-orbit surveillance, Northrop Grumman touts its experience

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — Northrop Grumman is pointing to its longstanding role in military space surveillance as newer companies compete for a share of the market.

2026-10-16T14:50:39.743885-07:00
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Reuters

US arms firm Anduril could make interceptors in Europe, executive says

By Reuters: US defence firm Anduril could eventually manufacture its newly unveiled Steelfin interceptor missiles in Europe, a company executive said this week, as governments aim to expand ​air-defence production after global conflicts highlighted shortages of interceptor missiles.

2026-10-16T13:04:27.609439-07:00
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

First C-130J For Navy’s New E-130J Phoenix II Ballistic Submarine Communications Fleet Delivered

By The War Zone: The E-130J will be taking over the Take Charge And Move Out mission from the jet-powered E-6B Mercury. The E-130J will be taking over the Take Charge And Move Out mission from the jet-powered E-6B Mercury.

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2026-10-16T08:55:27.398383-07:00
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Reuters • Edward Carron, Tom Balmforth

Russia builds major new drone attack base in six weeks, satellite images show

By Reuters: Russia has nearly finished building a major new base for launching jet-powered drones in just six weeks, according to defence experts and a Reuters analysis of satellite imagery, in the latest expansion of its attack capability close to Ukraine.

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2026-10-15T02:04:45.100984-07:00