Defense News

Space Force Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX launches second classified Space Force mission in six days

SpaceX launched a classified mission for the U.S. Space Force from California on Nov. 11, marking the company’s second such launch in a six-day span. The missions underscore SpaceX’s active role in U.S. military space launch, though the classified nature of the payloads leaves their specific objectives undisclosed.

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2026-11-11T21:36:05.131728-08:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Textron

FlightGlobal • Brooke Ingemi

US Marine Corps adds additional Beechcraft UC-12W+ to utility transport fleet

By FlightGlobal: The US Marine Corps has awarded Textron Aviation an $18.6 million contract for an additional Beechcraft King Air 360CER aircraft, designated the UC-12W+.

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2026-11-11T15:05:17.121214-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Industry & Major Contractors

FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

The Pentagon wants to rapidly assemble LUCAS one-way attack drones close to the front lines

By FlightGlobal: The Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System was derived from Iran's Shahed-136 one-way drone. Robotic manufacturing start-up Machina Labs has received a contract from the Pentagon to develop a mobile, containerised microfactory that can churn out long-range strike munitions near the point of use.

1 Source

2026-11-11T12:05:15.519501-08:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Anduril says its first satellite can see adversaries maneuver in orbital night

By Ars Technica: What's unique is it's got a huge dynamic range. We can see things in full dark.".

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2026-11-11T13:19:23.281119-08:00

aviation UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Military Aircraft Procurement

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Autonomous Cessna Caravan Air Ambulance To Be Tested By U.S. Military

By The War Zone: The demonstration will take place in Morocco, but uncrewed options for rescuing casualties could be valuable in other far-flung locales globally.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-11-11T09:55:26.683900-08:00

Asia-Pacific (APAC)

The War Zone • Angad Singh, Thomas Newdick

F-35s Train In India For “Red Flag Of The East”

By The War Zone: Seven foreign air forces trained alongside the Indian Air Force, as American F-35s took part in their first exercise in India. Seven foreign air forces trained alongside the Indian Air Force, as American F-35s took part in their first exercise in India.

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2026-11-11T10:55:34.955218-08:00

China UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection) Defense Policy

Bloomberg • Michael Nienaber

German Army Bans Chinese Drones and Cars From Military Bases

By Bloomberg: Germany’s military banned Chinese-made drones used for training purposes and prohibited certain vehicles from bases after a counterintelligence assessment showed that data was potentially being collected and disseminated, people familiar with the matter said.

djirumor.com

German Military Bans DJI Drones Again After Its 2023 Ban Didn't Stick

Economic Times

German military to stop using Chinese-made drones, citing security concerns

Also: India Defense News, Seeking Alpha, The Guardian and militarnyi.com

11 Sources

2026-11-11T06:04:58.875812-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Europe Defense Industry & Major Contractors

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Dronamics, Hensoldt demonstrate Black Swan’s potential as uncrewed AEW asset

By FlightGlobal: Companies pledge to advance their collaboration 'towards operational deployment'.

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2026-11-11T08:45:42.045704-08:00

SpaceX launches second classified Space Force mission in six days

US Marine Corps adds additional Beechcraft UC-12W+ to utility transport fleet

The Pentagon wants to rapidly assemble LUCAS one-way attack drones close to the front lines

Anduril says its first satellite can see adversaries maneuver in orbital night

Autonomous Cessna Caravan Air Ambulance To Be Tested By U.S. Military

F-35s Train In India For “Red Flag Of The East”

German Army Bans Chinese Drones and Cars From Military Bases

German Military Bans DJI Drones Again After Its 2023 Ban Didn't Stick

German military to stop using Chinese-made drones, citing security concerns

Dronamics, Hensoldt demonstrate Black Swan’s potential as uncrewed AEW asset

SpaceX launches 2nd mystery mission for US Space Force in 6-day span (photos)

US Marine Corps adds additional Beechcraft UC-12W+ to utility transport fleet

Anduril says its first satellite can see adversaries maneuver in orbital night

The Pentagon wants to rapidly assemble LUCAS one-way attack drones close to the front lines

F-35s Train In India For “Red Flag Of The East”

Autonomous Cessna Caravan Air Ambulance To Be Tested By U.S. Military

JPMorgan upgrades this aerospace stock after earnings beat

Democrats Have Their Eyes on Golden Dome and SpaceX

Last Surviving WASP Member to Join International Air & Space Hall of Fame

SpaceX to study options to bridge commercial and military satellite networks

USAF relocates tankers from RAF Mildenhall amid reported Iran-linked threat

USAF relocates tankers from RAF Mildenhall amid reported Iran-linked threat

Pentagon backs Rocket Lab’s Neutron expansion as Electra wins USAF test contract and France funds €1.5B-plus military satellite

France awards Airbus and Thales €1.5B+ contract for next-generation military imaging satellites

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