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Last Updated: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, 12:50 AM PDT

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FlightGlobal • Exclusive partner Honeywell

Kratos unveils Ragnarök cruise missile claiming 500 nm range and 36 kg warhead for low-cost long-range strikes

By FlightGlobal: Kratos has introduced the Ragnarök cruise missile, claiming it offers a low-cost solution for long-range strikes with a 500nm range and 36kg warhead capability.

Also: Defense Daily and 3 more
2025-10-15T00:49:45.164212-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defence sign MOU to expand global PAC-3 MSE production and supply chain

By Lockheed Martin: WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2025 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Diehl Defence have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore collaboration opportunities for Integrated Air and...

2025-10-14T08:01:47.274473-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
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Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

SpaceX Falcon 9 to launch 21 more satellites for Space Development Agency’s LEO defense constellation

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251014_SDA_T1TL-C_Vertical.jpg) Update Oct. 14, 6:45 p.m. EDT (2245 UTC): SpaceX scrubbed Tuesday’s launch attempt.

Also: satnews
2025-10-14T14:53:48.330780-07:00
ATC   Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Associated Press • Lorne Cook

NATO defense ministers seek urgent weapons and ammo for Ukraine as deliveries fall and allied airspace concerns rise

By Associated Press: NATO defense ministers will gather to try and drum up military support for Ukraine. Deliveries of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine have sharply dropped in recent months.

Also: The Independent, Military.com, Forbes and The Independent
2025-10-14T10:36:59.048099-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

UK Weighs Starlink vs Sovereign Military Satcom: Risks, Rewards and Industrial Implications

By Via Satellite: Military satcom leaders in the United Kingdom and industry partners are working through the risk and reward of using commercial solutions, along with issues of maintaining sovereign communications.

2025-10-14T12:42:11.834467-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Supply Chain   General Atomics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

General Atomics and Hanwha to produce Gray Eagle UAV in South Korea; first flight targeted for 2027

By Breaking Defense: The companies intend for their jointly developed and produced version of the Gray Eagle to first fly in 2027.

Also: DefenseNews.com and 10 more
2025-10-14T08:08:47.090635-07:00