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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

MDA Space says delayed Telesat Lightspeed Pathfinder satellites will not affect its prime-contractor work

MDA Space said the delayed delivery of two Pathfinder satellites, intended to prove out Telesat’s Lightspeed constellation, will have no financial effect on its work as the constellation’s prime contractor. The company declined to specify the cause of the delay and is also positioning for U.S. and European military satellite business.

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2026-11-09T08:54:59.287294-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Policy

Reuters

US vows to speed up deployment of counter-drone systems to address threats

By Reuters: The Trump administration said on Monday it is taking steps to expedite the use of counter-drone systems to address growing threats.

Also: Politico Pro, Seeking Alpha and dronelife.com

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2026-11-09T09:04:53.506120-08:00

Helicopter Sikorsky North America Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Deals

FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US approves Mexico to acquire UH-60Ms for counter-drug operations

By FlightGlobal: If finalised, the aircraft order would provide critical momentum for Sikorsky's Black Hawk enterprise as US Army orders taper off.

aviationnews.eu

$1.075 billion potential U.S. military sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico

Also: aeromorning.com and militarnyi.com

4 Sources

2026-11-09T07:05:17.367154-08:00

aviation Helicopter Sikorsky Asia-Pacific (APAC)

AINonline • Charles Alcock

South Korea Orders S-92+ for Presidential Flights

By AINonline: The South Korean government has selected the Sikorsky S-92A+ to carry its president and other senior government officials.

1 Source

2026-11-09T09:05:18.465968-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Supply Chain

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The War Zone

LUCAS Drones To Be Built In Containerized Robotic Micro Factories Designed To Be Forward Deployed

By The War Zone: Machina has been awarded a $9 million contract to prove it can build LUCAS drones with its robotic manufacturing system at remote locations.

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2026-11-09T09:35:51.977567-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Safran, UVAD Technologies spool up engine pact for Falcon supersonic target

By FlightGlobal: Flight testing is on track to take off during 2027, companies say. Safran Power Units is to provide turbojet engines for use by aerial target developer UVAD Technologies’ Mach 1.6-capable Falcon design.

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2026-11-09T07:05:17.237160-08:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Top Aces to bring A-4N Skyhawks, Alpha Jets to French Red Air training

By AeroTime: Top Aces will supply upgraded A-4N Skyhawks and Alpha Jets for French Red Air training alongside SDTS and Babcock's L-39 fleet.

Also: Seeking Alpha and defence-industry.eu

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2026-11-09T07:49:12.540021-08:00

Aircraft Carrier UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Royal Navy launches strike drones from HMS Queen Elizabeth for first time

By AeroTime: Four Nyan strike drones launched from HMS Queen Elizabeth during trials that also saw a Tekever AR5 take off and land on the British aircraft carrier.

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2026-11-09T06:49:10.062627-08:00

MDA Space says delayed Telesat Lightspeed Pathfinder satellites will not affect its prime-contractor work

US vows to speed up deployment of counter-drone systems to address threats

US approves Mexico to acquire UH-60Ms for counter-drug operations

$1.075 billion potential U.S. military sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico

South Korea Orders S-92+ for Presidential Flights

LUCAS Drones To Be Built In Containerized Robotic Micro Factories Designed To Be Forward Deployed

Safran, UVAD Technologies spool up engine pact for Falcon supersonic target

Top Aces to bring A-4N Skyhawks, Alpha Jets to French Red Air training

Royal Navy launches strike drones from HMS Queen Elizabeth for first time

LUCAS Drones To Be Built In Containerized Robotic Micro Factories Designed To Be Forward Deployed

MDA Space on Telesat Lightspeed delay and how it's positioning itself to win US and European military satellite business

South Korea Orders S-92+ for Presidential Flights

US vows to speed up deployment of counter-drone systems to address threats

Safran, UVAD Technologies spool up engine pact for Falcon supersonic target

Top Aces to bring A-4N Skyhawks, Alpha Jets to French Red Air training

Trump’s Weakness and Overtures to Russia Put Ukraine on Edge

New Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden Dome

US Air Force seeks anti-drone nets for F-35 shelters at Tyndall

Air Force Leaders: C-17s Will Soon Be Armed with Pallets of Cruise Missiles

Royal Navy launches strike drones from HMS Queen Elizabeth for first time, while TEKEVER AR5 demonstrates carrier operations

US clears potential $1.075 billion sale of 11 Black Hawks to Mexico as Argentina agrees to buy four

Europe’s fighter strategy shifts as FCAS falters, GCAP advances and collaborative aircraft emerge

Report: Russia to supply Iran with 90 Mi-28 helicopter launchers as Russian forces use the platform to fire cruise missiles

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