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Reuters

Ukraine says Neptune strike damaged six Su-34s at Borisoglebsk; imagery indicates four destroyed

Ukraine’s navy said it struck six Russian Su-34M aircraft at Borisoglebsk air base in Voronezh on the night of Oct. 14–15. Satellite imagery cited in reporting appears to show four jets destroyed and two badly damaged, providing evidence for the claimed scale of the strike.

defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

Ukrainian cruise missiles hit six Su-34 bombers deep inside Russia

Kyiv Independent • Jonas Heins

Ukraine destroys 4 Russian Su-34 bomber jets, damages 2 with Neptune missile, Zelensky says

Also: Aviation Safety Network

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2026-10-15T03:04:34.391626-07:00

Space Force LEO Space Defense & Militarization

Axios • Thomas Novelly

Exclusive: Top general sees "gaps" in space arms

By Axios: Whiting has emphasized that the military needs to be able to fight a foe's fleet of LEO satellites.

1 Source

2026-10-15T04:28:27.855431-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization

Axios • Thomas Novelly

America's not ready for space war

By Axios: Widespread disruption to satellites would cripple the global economy.

1 Source

2026-10-15T02:56:46.308981-07:00

Reuters • Edward Carron, Tom Balmforth

Russia builds major new drone attack base in six weeks, satellite images show

By Reuters: Russia has nearly finished building a major new base for launching jet-powered drones in just six weeks, according to defence experts and a Reuters analysis of satellite imagery, in the latest expansion of its attack capability close to Ukraine.

2 Sources

2026-10-15T02:04:45.100984-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

First ex-RAF C-130J transport aircraft appears in Turkish Air Force colors

By Air Data News: Three Super Hercules aircraft have been spotted in Cambridge as Turkey prepares to receive the first two examples first Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft acquired by Turkey from the Royal Air Force have appeared in Turkish Air Force colors as preparations continue for their delivery.

1 Source

2026-10-15T01:55:25.448575-07:00

Dassault Aviation Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Policy

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

France tests how Rafale fighters can keep flying from civilian airports

By AeroTime: French Rafale jets and CN235 transport aircraft operated from civilian airports at Pau and Dinard as the Air and Space Force tested its ability to disperse.

1 Source

2026-10-15T01:19:23.395349-07:00

AI Hypersonic Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

Reuters

Trump says advanced defense test range to be located in Montana

By Reuters: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced plans for what he described as a new defense "super range" in Montana for testing advanced military technologies, including autonomous weapons, space systems, electronic warfare and hypersonic ‌weapons.

1 Source

2026-10-14T22:04:29.312145-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Policy

The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Army Explains How Merops Interceptor Drone Became Program Of Record In Just 142 Days

By The War Zone: The low-cost interceptor, rushed to NATO partners after drone incursions, is now an example of how the Army hopes to rapidly field emerging capabilities.

2 Sources

2026-10-14T14:05:19.916549-07:00

Ukraine says Neptune strike damaged six Su-34s at Borisoglebsk; imagery indicates four destroyed

Ukrainian cruise missiles hit six Su-34 bombers deep inside Russia

Ukraine destroys 4 Russian Su-34 bomber jets, damages 2 with Neptune missile, Zelensky says

Exclusive: Top general sees "gaps" in space arms

America's not ready for space war

Russia builds major new drone attack base in six weeks, satellite images show

First ex-RAF C-130J transport aircraft appears in Turkish Air Force colors

France tests how Rafale fighters can keep flying from civilian airports

Trump says advanced defense test range to be located in Montana

Army Explains How Merops Interceptor Drone Became Program Of Record In Just 142 Days

Exclusive: Top general sees "gaps" in space arms

Ukraine says it damaged six Russian military jets in missile strike on airfield

America's not ready for space war

Russia builds major new drone attack base in six weeks, satellite images show

First ex-RAF C-130J transport aircraft appears in Turkish Air Force colors

France tests how Rafale fighters can keep flying from civilian airports

Turkey's Astralink broadband constellation gets early funding, prototype to launch 2028

Saab Planning Potential GlobalEye AEW&C Production in Canada

High Altitude Balloons Are A "Game-Changing" Capability: Army Space Command Boss

(JA) Ukraine says SpaceX restrictions on Starlink use hinder drone attacks and air defense

German Eurofighters escort Corendon 737 to Nuremberg after false hijack alert

U.S. expands drone research and counter-drone investment, from FAA testing to $729 million Raytheon awards

AEVEX’s Specter is a jet-powered, one-way attack drone pitched for low-cost, multi-mission use

AEVEX’s Specter is a jet-powered, one-way attack drone pitched for low-cost, multi-mission use

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