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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

F-35B completes first internal-bay release test of MBDA Meteor

An F-35B has released an MBDA Meteor long-range air-to-air missile test asset from its internal weapons bay for the first time, in U.S.-conducted work commissioned by the UK and Italy. The test advances efforts to integrate the missile with the short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing variant.

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2026-11-06T02:34:26.597236-08:00

Satellite Defense Budgets & Spending Commercial Space

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Washington Post • Meryl Kornfield

Starlink service was called a gift to the White House. But payments followed.

By Washington Post: Trump officials said that Elon Musk’s company had donated its satellite internet service. Records show it was given nearly $1.2 million in Pentagon awards.

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2026-11-06T03:04:36.502074-08:00

Hypersonic Europe Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

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Breaking Defense • Andrew White

Europe nears decision on competing hypersonic interceptor programs

By Breaking Defense: The European Commission is expected to select one of two competing consortia by the end of November to advance development of a European interceptor targeting hypersonic and ballistic missile threats, with a system-level demonstrator targeted for 2030.

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2026-11-06T03:20:37.960560-08:00

Satellite Space Force Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

AST SpaceMobile Joins U.S. Space Force Program to Advance Space-Based Sensing

By SpaceWatch Global: AST SpaceMobile will support STR under a USSF program to advance space-based sensing using commercially developed satellite technology.

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2026-11-06T01:34:55.539636-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Now What? Christophe Bosquillon

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE – Democrats Sweep Both U.S. Congressional Chambers. Space and Defence, Now What?

By SpaceWatch Global: How will the 2026 U.S. midterms reshape space policy? Christophe Bosquillon examines NASA, Space Force, Golden Dome and the implications for Europe.

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2026-11-06T01:34:55.589775-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

Payload • Douglas Gorman, Victoria Woodburn

European Bodyguard Sats are Closer Thank You Think

By Payload: PAVE Space announced plans to launch a demo mission of its IBEX spacecraft—a highly maneuverable platform for commercial and defense payloads.

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2026-11-05T23:55:04.666892-08:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

SES Sees Aviation, Defense Momentum Drive Modest Q3 Revenue Growth

By Via Satellite: Growth in aviation and defense pushed SES’s Networks segment 6% revenue growth in the third quarter on a like-for-like (LFL) basis, as overall revenue grew by a modest 4.2% year-over-year.

Space Intel Report

SES: We've secured launches for 7 GEO satellites, 28 K2 MEO-orbit spacecraft and 18 MEOs for Europe's Iris2, all by 2030

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-11-05T13:05:21.459486-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Reuters

(JA) Governor Says Large-Scale Drone Attack Hits Russia’s Ryazan, Causing Fire at Industrial Facility; Flames Seen Near Refinery Area

By Reuters: ロシアのリャザンで5日に撮影されたとされる映像には、遠方で炎が上がる様子が映っている。地元知事はＳＮＳで「大規模なドローン攻撃」があったと述べた。教会のドームと窓、道路の配置、建物が過去の映像・画像や衛星画像と一致し、撮影場所を確認した。正確な撮影日は確認できなかった。ただし、リャザン州のパベル・マルコフ知事は5日、テレグラムで、ドローンの破片が落下し、リャザン市内の工業施設で火災が発生したと述べた。マルコフ氏はその後、工業施設で発生した火災は延焼が食い止められたか、消し止められたと述べた。施設名は明らかにしていない。映像に映る炎は、リャザン製油所がある工業地区の方向から上がっているように見える。.

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2026-11-05T17:25:40.501365-08:00

F-35B completes first internal-bay release test of MBDA Meteor

Starlink service was called a gift to the White House. But payments followed.

Europe nears decision on competing hypersonic interceptor programs

AST SpaceMobile Joins U.S. Space Force Program to Advance Space-Based Sensing

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE – Democrats Sweep Both U.S. Congressional Chambers. Space and Defence, Now What?

European Bodyguard Sats are Closer Thank You Think

SES Sees Aviation, Defense Momentum Drive Modest Q3 Revenue Growth

SES: We've secured launches for 7 GEO satellites, 28 K2 MEO-orbit spacecraft and 18 MEOs for Europe's Iris2, all by 2030

(JA) Governor Says Large-Scale Drone Attack Hits Russia’s Ryazan, Causing Fire at Industrial Facility; Flames Seen Near Refinery Area

Europe nears decision on competing hypersonic interceptor programs

Starlink service was called a gift to the White House. But payments followed.

F-35B releases Meteor missile from internal weapons bay for first time

AST SpaceMobile Joins U.S. Space Force Program to Advance Space-Based Sensing

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE – Democrats Sweep Both U.S. Congressional Chambers. Space and Defence, Now What?

European Bodyguard Sats are Closer Thank You Think

CesiumAstro Secures $730 Million in Janus Henderson-Led Series D at a Valuation Above $4.5 Billion; Unveils Synchronicity Satellite Constellation Following Fully Successful Element-1 Mission

Democrat Jessica Killin ousts Republican in Colorado Springs’ military space hub

This Is The Army's New MALET Kit That Turns Mortars Into Drone-Dropped Weapons

DoD Must Embrace Autonomous On-Orbit Cyber Defense, DoD CIO Official Says

ArianeGroup and France’s DGA complete second SyLEx sounding-rocket flight, testing technology for M51.4

France qualifies Airbus U010 Aliaca VTOL drone for navy service

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