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Washington Post • Dan Crenshaw

Commentary urges Musk to let Ukraine use Starlink to target Russian missile launchers

A commentary argues that activating Starlink over Russia could help Ukraine target ballistic-missile launchers and defend against strikes. The proposal would extend the role of commercial satellite connectivity in Ukraine’s military operations, linking access to a privately operated network with battlefield targeting and the protection of civilians.

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2026-10-19T04:04:41.728536-07:00

Defense Industry & Major Contractors

DefenseNews.com • Hope Hodge Seck

US Army showing interest in G/ATOR missile-killing radar, Northrop says

By DefenseNews.com: Northrop Grumman’s new multi-mission radar system has earned high marks from Marine Corps leadership. The U.S. Army has taken notice.

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Northrop Grumman's G/ATOR Radar System Gains Interest from U.S. Army Following Marine Corps Success

Also: Army Times, marinecorpstimes.com and Military Times

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2026-10-19T04:05:39.220654-07:00

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CNBC • Hugh Son

Robot factories and hypersonic missiles: JPMorgan Chase's first $5 billion of defense investments

By CNBC: With $5 billion already deployed off its balance sheet, JPMorgan Chase is racing ahead on direct investments in defense tech, hardware and supply chains.

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2026-10-19T03:04:38.456150-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

HawkEye 360 Announces $36 Million in International Contracts Across Q3 2026

By SpaceWatch Global: HawkEye 360 secures $36 million in international contracts as it expands its signals intelligence business across Europe and allied markets.

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2026-10-19T02:14:42.285000-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Military Aircraft Procurement

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

KAI uncrewed aircraft in milestone formation flight FA-50

By FlightGlobal: Work will inform company’s efforts to develop larger, more advanced collaborative combat aircraft. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has flown its uncrewed Adaptable Aerial Platform (AAP) in formation with an FA-50 light combat jet.

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2026-10-19T01:04:56.224352-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

South Korea starts process to acquire P-3CK replacement

By FlightGlobal: Ageing P-3CK fleet is on the verge of retirement amid Seoul’s focus on anti-submarine warfare. South Korea’s navy aims to retire its seven Lockheed P-3CK Orions in 2030, as it eyes a replacement maritime patrol aircraft (MPA).

Also: Yonhap News Agency

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2026-10-19T01:04:56.709151-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Spain to retire 2 VIP A310s for 2 mixed-configuration MRTT+

By ch-aviation: The Government of Spain is replacing two ageing VIP-configured A310-300s used to transport the country's state officials with two A330-800(MRTT+) aircraft configured for both military operations and VIP transportation, Spanish military sources told national news outlet ABC.

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2026-10-18T23:05:06.137931-07:00

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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

(JA) U.S. Restricts Drone Flights Along the Mexican Border to Counter Cartels

By Bloomberg: メキシコ国境から北へ1.9キロ範囲で無許可ドローンの飛行を禁止国防総省や国土安全保障省と連携－年初にレーザー使用巡りトラブル Expand 米アリゾナ州ノガレスの米国・メキシコ国境沿いにある国境の壁 Photographer: Ash Ponders/Bloomberg Allyson Versprille 2026年10月19日 at 2:24 UTC 米運輸省は16日、メキシコとの国境沿いで無許可のドローン（無人機）を飛ばすことを即時禁止すると発表した。麻薬カルテルの違法活動への対策を含む国境警備を支援する狙い。一時的な飛行制限は、国境から北へ約1.9キロの範囲で、高度約122メートルまでの無許可ドローンの飛行を禁止する。運輸省は発表資料で国防総省、国土安全保障省と連携して措置を講じたと説明した。利用規約商標について個人情報保護方針採用情報広告について広告の選択サポート ©2026 Bloomberg L.P.

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2026-10-18T19:55:37.391392-07:00

Commentary urges Musk to let Ukraine use Starlink to target Russian missile launchers

US Army showing interest in G/ATOR missile-killing radar, Northrop says

Northrop Grumman's G/ATOR Radar System Gains Interest from U.S. Army Following Marine Corps Success

Robot factories and hypersonic missiles: JPMorgan Chase's first $5 billion of defense investments

HawkEye 360 Announces $36 Million in International Contracts Across Q3 2026

KAI uncrewed aircraft in milestone formation flight FA-50

South Korea starts process to acquire P-3CK replacement

Spain to retire 2 VIP A310s for 2 mixed-configuration MRTT+

(JA) U.S. Restricts Drone Flights Along the Mexican Border to Counter Cartels

Elon, let Ukraine use Starlink to hit Russian missile launchers

US Army showing interest in G/ATOR missile-killing radar, Northrop says

Robot factories and hypersonic missiles: JPMorgan Chase's first $5 billion of defense investments

HawkEye 360 Announces $36 Million in International Contracts Across Q3 2026

KAI uncrewed aircraft in milestone formation flight FA-50

South Korea starts process to acquire P-3CK replacement

German Fighter Jets Intercept British Airways Plane to London After Air Traffic Control Lose Contact With Pilots

Ukraine struggles to keep F-16 fighters operational as maintenance pressure grows

Romanian F-16 fighter jets shoot down two drones over Romanian territorial waters

Zelensky Says Trump Risks ‘Historic Mistake’ If He Backs Russia

Starlink restrictions constrain Ukraine’s military communications and drone interception

US Navy takes delivery of first C-130J-30 for E-130J TACAMO nuclear command aircraft

Starlink access for Ukraine reportedly throttled as U.S. official warns Zelensky against claims; Lithuania gateway faces arson a

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