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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Philippines grounds SF-260 fleet after training collision kills four pilots

The Philippine Air Force has suspended flights by its SF-260 fleet while officials investigate a midair collision during training at Fernando Air Base in Batangas that killed four pilots. The grounding puts the continuation of pilot training on hold as investigators examine the fatal accident.

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2026-10-26T02:34:24.673573-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Christophe Bosquillon

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE – COSMOS 2612 vs ICEYE-X36: Washington Spoke. Where Was NATO?

By SpaceWatch Global: Cosmos 2612 came dangerously close to ICEYE-X36. Christophe Bosquillon examines the Russian RPO, Western response and what it means for NATO deterrence in space.

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2026-10-26T02:34:57.059826-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Helicopter Africa Military Aircraft Procurement

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Nigerian air force outlines fleet development plans

By FlightGlobal: Air force reveals key acquisition programmes for the coming years, including more T129 ATAK helicopters and Aksungur UAVs.

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2026-10-26T01:04:56.160081-07:00

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Financial Times

Airbus to hold talks with BAE over role in GCAP fighter jet programme

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2026-10-25T04:15:03.742693-07:00

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Bloomberg • Daryna Krasnolutska, Kira Zavyalova

Ukraine Says Restrictions on Starlink Speed Have Been Lifted

By Bloomberg: Ukraine said limits on the speed of its SpaceX Starlink terminal connections had been lifted in overnight testing, a move that may ease the latest tensions between Kyiv and Washington.

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The autocrats waging war on Starlink

Washington Post

Ukraine says satellite access is back, amid questions over why it was curtailed

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

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Elon Musk says Ukraine ‘violated Starlink terms’ as full speed service returns

By AeroTime: Elon Musk has said that Ukraine "violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive drone strikes to kill" and that "loophole" was closed last week.

Washington Post

The autocrats waging war on Starlink

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Ukraine says satellite access is back, amid questions over why it was curtailed

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2026-10-25T05:34:19.266373-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

US Air Force considers giving bombers an air-to-air combat role

By Air Data News: Concept could allow aircraft such as the B-21 Raider to engage aerial targets at long range without turning the stealth bomber into a U.S.

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2026-10-25T02:34:55.646693-07:00

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Reuters

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

Philippines grounds SF-260 fleet after training collision kills four pilots

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE – COSMOS 2612 vs ICEYE-X36: Washington Spoke. Where Was NATO?

Nigerian air force outlines fleet development plans

Airbus to hold talks with BAE over role in GCAP fighter jet programme

Ukraine Says Restrictions on Starlink Speed Have Been Lifted

The autocrats waging war on Starlink

Ukraine says satellite access is back, amid questions over why it was curtailed

Elon Musk says Ukraine ‘violated Starlink terms’ as full speed service returns

The autocrats waging war on Starlink

Ukraine says satellite access is back, amid questions over why it was curtailed

US Air Force considers giving bombers an air-to-air combat role

Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in training accident

Four pilots killed in Philippine Air Force training collision

Four Pilots Killed in Philippine Air Force Mid-Air Collision

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE – COSMOS 2612 vs ICEYE-X36: Washington Spoke. Where Was NATO?

Philippines probes fatal SF-260 midair collision that killed four PAF pilots

Nigerian air force outlines fleet development plans

Elon Musk says Ukraine ‘violated Starlink terms’ as full speed service returns

Airbus to hold talks with BAE over role in GCAP fighter jet programme

US Air Force considers giving bombers an air-to-air combat role

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Ukraine says Starlink restored after 10-day disruption as allies seek alternatives

RAF Typhoons escort French Rafales in first joint airborne nuclear-deterrence exercise

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