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Bloomberg

Germany bars Chinese-made training drones and some vehicles from military bases over data-security concerns

The German military has prohibited commercially available Chinese drones used for training at bases and training grounds, and restricted certain vehicles from military sites, after a counterintelligence assessment indicated data could potentially be collected and disseminated. The measures underscore security concerns around connected commercial technology on defense installations.

Also: The Guardian
2026-11-11T06:04:58.875812-08:00
Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Breaking Defense

Ukraine firm Fire Point hopes for extension of Starshield coverage beyond Ukraine's borders

By Breaking Defense: “If we had the possibility to expand Starshield licenses, not just on the temporarily occupied territories, but also a little bit further, like 200 to 300 kilometers, [that] could dramatically impact how Ukraine fights [Russia’s] ballistic attacks on civilians,” Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh told Breaking Defense.

2026-11-11T06:05:33.738073-08:00
Satellite   Space Force   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

SpaceX to study options to bridge commercial and military satellite networks

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Space Development Agency awarded SpaceX nearly $10 million to study integrating the company’s proprietary laser communications technology with missile-warning and tracking systems as the Space Force works to connect satellite networks built around different optical standards.

Also: defence-blog.com
2026-11-11T06:25:42.024232-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Greece signs follow-on order for Shield AI’s V-Bat

By FlightGlobal: Ducted-fan design offers runway-independent operating flexibility and 12h flight endurance. Athens has placed a follow-on order for Shield AI’s vertical take-off and landing V-Bat, with the uncrewed aerial system already operated by the Hellenic Navy.

2026-11-11T04:05:36.150767-08:00
SAAB   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Zelenskyy expects Ukraine's first Gripen C/D fighters in early 2027

By Air Data News: Ukraine expects to receive its first Saab Gripen C/D fighters from Sweden in January or February 2027, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the aircraft could help intercept Russian attack drones.

2026-11-11T02:35:01.604056-08:00
Israel   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Breaking Defense • Seth J. Frantzman

Israel’s Rafael unveils new, larger cruise missile dubbed Super Ice

By Breaking Defense: Super Ice is comparable in size to the US-made Tomahawk missile.

2026-11-11T00:05:28.438840-08:00