Defense News

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Bloomberg • Daryna Krasnolutska, Kira Zavyalova

Ukraine says Starlink restrictions lifted, restoring normal-speed service to military

Ukraine’s defense minister says military Starlink connections are working normally again after roughly a week to 10 days of speed restrictions. The throttling disrupted operations and limited the military’s ability to use drones to intercept Russian attack drones; the change follows US restrictions on Starlink and Starshield connectivity in Ukraine.

Axios • Barak Ravid

Speed restrictions on Musk's Starlink lifted in Ukraine, defense ministry says

politico.eu • Camille Gijs

Starlink connection restored at high speed in Ukraine, defense minister says

Also: Reuters, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, NBC News, Financial Times and 6 more

22 Sources

2026-10-24T02:04:56.146970-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Bloomberg • Kollen Post

Secretive Ukrainian Deep-Strike Unit Behind Rapid Expansion of Deep-Strike Campaign

By Bloomberg: When he started flying unmanned aircraft in combat, “Ray” was flying some of Ukraine’s earliest mid-range strike drones, on missions of about 100 kilometers with a warhead about the weight of a bowling ball.

3 Sources

2026-10-24T03:04:51.670277-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Reuters

Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in training accident

By Reuters: Two Philippine Air Force trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight at an air base south of ‌the capital Manila, killing four pilots, the military said on Saturday.

The Independent

Four Philippine pilots killed after two training planes collide mid-air

ANI News Agency

4 Philippine Air Force pilots killed as 2 trainer aircraft crash during training flight

Also: aviationnews.eu, newsable.asianetnews.com and CNA

8 Sources

2026-10-24T01:04:28.705165-07:00

China Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches highly retrograde Yaogan-50 spy satellite, Long March 4B lofts six further Yaogan spacecraft

By SpaceNews.com: China conducted a pair of launches Friday, first sending a new retrograde spy bird into orbit, and following up with two sets of Yaogan triplets.

4 Sources

2026-10-24T01:49:02.512108-07:00

aviation 777X Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing Boeing 747

Reuters • Dan Catchpole

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

By Reuters: Boeing's dispute with a small Florida-based supplier has halted production of its 777 freighter ‌for nearly two months and disrupted output of the 767, including freighters and KC-46 aerial refueling tankers, according to Boeing workers and court filings.

Also: Air Data News and Simple Flying

4 Sources

2026-10-23T17:04:24.355518-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI General Atomics Boeing

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

General Atomics FQ-42 CCA Drone Production Ramp Up To Be Boosted By Boeing Subsidiary

By The War Zone: General Atomics is now working with Spirit Defense to help meet surging USAF demands for fighter drones within the next six years.

Also: Simple Flying and interestingengineering.com

3 Sources

2026-10-23T13:55:38.289121-07:00

Space Force Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport

By Ars Technica: Space Force considering options: public-private, federal installation, state land.

1 Source

2026-10-23T13:04:54.797379-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals Defense Policy

The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Denmark To Buy Anthem Munitions, Joint Strike Missiles In Dual Long-Range Strike Push

By The War Zone: The ground- and air-launched weapons will give Denmark all-new options for striking deep behind enemy lines as NATO reinforces its Baltic flank.

Also: defensemirror.com, grosswald.org and defenceagenda.com

4 Sources

2026-10-23T10:05:50.479994-07:00

Ukraine says Starlink restrictions lifted, restoring normal-speed service to military

Speed restrictions on Musk's Starlink lifted in Ukraine, defense ministry says

Starlink connection restored at high speed in Ukraine, defense minister says

Secretive Ukrainian Deep-Strike Unit Behind Rapid Expansion of Deep-Strike Campaign

Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in training accident

Four Philippine pilots killed after two training planes collide mid-air

4 Philippine Air Force pilots killed as 2 trainer aircraft crash during training flight

China launches highly retrograde Yaogan-50 spy satellite, Long March 4B lofts six further Yaogan spacecraft

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

General Atomics FQ-42 CCA Drone Production Ramp Up To Be Boosted By Boeing Subsidiary

Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport

Denmark To Buy Anthem Munitions, Joint Strike Missiles In Dual Long-Range Strike Push

Secretive Ukrainian Deep-Strike Unit Behind Rapid Expansion of Deep-Strike Campaign

Ukraine Says Restrictions on Starlink Speed Have Been Lifted

China launches highly retrograde Yaogan-50 spy satellite, Long March 4B lofts six further Yaogan spacecraft

Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in training accident

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

General Atomics FQ-42 CCA Drone Production Ramp Up To Be Boosted By Boeing Subsidiary

Pentagon looking past Earth orbit for its next military frontier

Dassault chief reiterates demonstrator plan for Rafale-successor sixth-gen fighter

2 Air Force pilots eject from training jet in Texas

US Air Force wants AI to assist aerial refueling

Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree to 10-year F-35 framework for at least 850 aircraft, pending congressional approval and fundi

Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree to 10-year F-35 framework for at least 850 aircraft, pending congressional approval and fundi

FAA authorizes BETA’s ALIA A250 eVTOL for market-survey flights with prospective customers

Russian Su-30SM crashes during training in Kaliningrad; both crew members eject

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