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Slovakia reopens probe into MiG-29 fighter jet and air defense donations to Ukraine

Slovakia’s top prosecutor has ordered a new investigation into the previous government’s donation of MiG-29 fighters and air defense systems to Ukraine. The move revives a probe that was closed earlier this year, putting the politically contentious transfer of military equipment back under scrutiny.

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2026-10-30T05:04:21.359549-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing gets US$32 million contract to support NATO C-17 simulator

By Air Data News: Boeing has received a contract worth up to US$31.9 million to provide logistics support for the C-17 Globemaster III flight simulator operated by the multinational Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) program in Hungary.

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2026-10-30T05:04:37.542872-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Christophe Bosquillon

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: TRICK or TRADE? How flipping the Starshield kill-switch over Ukraine eventually backfired

By SpaceWatch Global: Written by Christophe Bosquillon. A sudden restriction on Ukraine’s Starshield access exposed an uncomfortable question about battlefield connectivity: who ultimately controls critical space infrastructure?.

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2026-10-30T03:55:38.399560-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

What’s at stake for military space in midterm elections

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2026-10-30T03:10:39.271126-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Satellogic Extends Non-Earth Imaging Partnership with HEO Through 2029

By SpaceWatch Global: Satellogic and HEO sign a three-year agreement expanding access to satellite imagery for non-Earth imaging and space domain awareness.

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2026-10-30T01:34:50.948796-07:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Europe Begins Funding Offensive In-Space Capabilities

By Payload: The European space sector made multiple announcements this week suggesting the region is preparing to go on the offensive in space.

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Finnish military creates space operations center

Kyiv Independent

EU announces two new drone technology hubs, backed by Ukrainian know-how

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2026-10-29T23:54:58.187235-07:00

Helicopter Europe Accident

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

2026-10-29T13:04:34.862358-07:00

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The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

Anduril and General Atomics face boom or bust with U.S. Air Force’s uncrewed fighters

By The Air Current: Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

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2026-10-29T16:04:38.087177-07:00

Slovakia reopens probe into MiG-29 fighter jet and air defense donations to Ukraine

Boeing gets US$32 million contract to support NATO C-17 simulator

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: TRICK or TRADE? How flipping the Starshield kill-switch over Ukraine eventually backfired

What’s at stake for military space in midterm elections

Satellogic Extends Non-Earth Imaging Partnership with HEO Through 2029

Europe Begins Funding Offensive In-Space Capabilities

Finnish military creates space operations center

EU announces two new drone technology hubs, backed by Ukrainian know-how

Italian Army CH-47F crashes in Bosnia, killing at least four

EUFOR Chinook Helicopter Crash in Northern Bosnia Leaves Three Dead and Several Injured

Developing: Italian CH-47F Chinook Crashes in Bosnia

Anduril and General Atomics face boom or bust with U.S. Air Force’s uncrewed fighters

Boeing gets US$32 million contract to support NATO C-17 simulator

Slovak prosecutor reopens probe into fighter jet donation to Ukraine

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: TRICK or TRADE? How flipping the Starshield kill-switch over Ukraine eventually backfired

What’s at stake for military space in midterm elections

Satellogic Extends Non-Earth Imaging Partnership with HEO Through 2029

Europe Begins Funding Offensive In-Space Capabilities

Demand for satellite radar imagery prompts NRO to revisit contracting practices

Polish MiG-29s, F-16 Cannon Ammo Reportedly Headed To Ukraine As Bitter Warsaw-Kyiv Rift Heals

Beyond autopilot: Understanding the five levels of battlefield drone autonomy

Army’s MV-75 production award could slip due to CR, raising program costs: Textron

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U.S. intelligence releases rare image of China’s reusable spaceplane docked to another spacecraft

Ukraine says Navy destroyed two Russian Su-34s at Marinovka airfield

Ukraine advances sovereign satellite communications with OBRIA NANO and new industry partnerships

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