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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

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

A Royal Navy pilot has released an inert MBDA Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile from an F-35B’s internal weapons bay for the first time. The test advances the UK- and Italy-backed integration effort, a long-delayed step toward fielding the weapon on the stealth fighter.

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

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

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

UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Policy

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

NATO opens counter-drone marketplace with 16 systems from five companies

By AeroTime: NATO has opened a marketplace for 16 counter-drone solutions from five suppliers, allowing allies to acquire systems without separate tenders.

Also: Unmanned Airspace

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2026-11-06T03:34:26.435879-08:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Airbus

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Kazakhstan air force welcomes its second A400M airlifter

By FlightGlobal: New platform will support defence and humanitarian relief tasks conducted by central Asian nation. Airbus Defence & Space has delivered the second of Kazakhstan’s A400M Atlas tactical transports.

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2026-11-06T03:55:48.771102-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Elysian to develop next-generation drone technologies via Dutch defence ministry project

By FlightGlobal: Developer has previously focused on 90-seat battery-electric airliner.

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2026-11-06T04:05:06.969804-08:00

Satellite Defense Budgets & Spending Commercial Space

Washington Post • Meryl Kornfield

White House said Starlink donated its service, but tax dollars are funding it

By Washington Post: Records show that Elon Musk’s company was given nearly $1.2 million in Pentagon awards.

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

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

Space Force Europe Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy NASA

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

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

Europe nears decision on competing hypersonic interceptor programs

NATO opens counter-drone marketplace with 16 systems from five companies

Kazakhstan air force welcomes its second A400M airlifter

Elysian to develop next-generation drone technologies via Dutch defence ministry project

White House said Starlink donated its service, but tax dollars are funding it

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?

Elysian to develop next-generation drone technologies via Dutch defence ministry project

Kazakhstan air force welcomes its second A400M airlifter

NATO opens counter-drone marketplace with 16 systems from five companies

Europe nears decision on competing hypersonic interceptor programs

White House said Starlink donated its service, but tax dollars are funding it

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

European Bodyguard Sats are Closer Thank You Think

SES Sees Aviation, Defense Momentum Drive Modest Q3 Revenue Growth

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

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

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

RIAT to leave RAF Fairford for MOD Boscombe Down from 2027

Korean Air’s aerospace unit pursues defense growth in South Korea’s uncrewed aircraft market

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