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DefenseNews.com • Rudy Ruitenberg

MBDA targets flight of European HYDIS hypersonic interceptor demonstrator before end-2029

MBDA executive Lionel Mazenq described the envisioned HYDIS interceptor as a “fat” missile designed to fly at genuinely hypersonic speeds, distinguishing it from systems characterized only by reaching Mach 5. The company plans to fly a demonstrator before the end of 2029.

Also: defence-blog.com

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2026-11-05T01:05:29.058974-08:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Reuters • Cassell Bryan-Low, Joey Roulette

Russia may have rehearsed attack on satellite, specialist says, flagging another approach

By Reuters: A Russian military satellite that approached a Western commercial one last month could have been rehearsing an attack, a military space specialist said, with two related Russian craft now heading in the direction of another ‌Western satellite.

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2026-11-04T23:04:27.543902-08:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Reuters

Italy's Leonardo lifts 2026 order outlook again as nine-month profit rises

By Reuters: Italian aerospace and defence group Leonardo lifted its full-year outlook for orders for a second time this year on Thursday, after reporting strong growth ‌in orders and profitability in the first nine months of 2026.

mrobusinesstoday.com

Leonardo Reports 9M 2026 Revenue Growth as Backlog Hits €60.4bn

leonardo.com

LEONARDO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES 9M2026 RESULTS. NEW ORDERS € 23.3 BLN (+28% YOY), REVENUES € 15.3 BLN (+14%), EBITA € 1.3 BLN (+38%), FOCF € - 68 MIL (+84%). FY 2026 GUIDANCE UPGRADED ON ORDERS

Also: Seeking Alpha, overtdefense.com and Seeking Alpha

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2026-11-05T00:04:22.523959-08:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Pakistan tests indigenously developed air-to-air missile

By FlightGlobal: New weapon supports Islamabad’s efforts for self-sufficiency in defence equipment. Pakistan has tested a new air-to-air missile with a launch from a Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 fighter.

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2026-11-04T23:05:02.430440-08:00

China Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions Space Policy & International Cooperation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact NASA

Bloomberg

Watch The Race to Dominate Space

By Bloomberg: Which country will send people to the moon next? China and the US are competing once again, but this time for dominance in space. Becoming a "space hegemon" would not only help China's global standing, but could also bolster its economy and military.

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2026-11-04T22:05:09.104257-08:00

Aircraft Carrier Helicopter Asia-Pacific (APAC)

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Indonesia conducts flight operations from former Garibaldi carrier

By FlightGlobal: The 1980s-era carrier has yet to gain a clear military role. Indonesia’s navy has started helicopter flights to and from the KRI Sriwijaya-100 aircraft carrier, which was recently transferred from Italy.

1 Source

2026-11-04T22:05:09.910310-08:00

Europe Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Reuters

Hensoldt margins jump on higher radar deliveries, nudges up outlook

By Reuters: German defence electronics maker Hensoldt raised its full-year outlook slightly on Thursday after reporting stronger profitability, helped by higher deliveries of radar and optronics systems.

2 Sources

2026-11-04T22:04:19.851482-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Industry & Major Contractors Asia-Pacific (APAC)

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Inside Korean Air’s defence ambitions

By FlightGlobal: In a recent visit to South Korea, FlightGlobal spent time with the aerospace unit of Korean Air, a major player in the country's uncrewed aircraft space, and the winner of several key government contracts.

Also: ch-aviation and koreatimes.co.kr

3 Sources

2026-11-04T18:04:41.500316-08:00

MBDA targets flight of European HYDIS hypersonic interceptor demonstrator before end-2029

Russia may have rehearsed attack on satellite, specialist says, flagging another approach

Italy's Leonardo lifts 2026 order outlook again as nine-month profit rises

Leonardo Reports 9M 2026 Revenue Growth as Backlog Hits €60.4bn

LEONARDO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES 9M2026 RESULTS. NEW ORDERS € 23.3 BLN (+28% YOY), REVENUES € 15.3 BLN (+14%), EBITA € 1.3 BLN (+38%), FOCF € - 68 MIL (+84%). FY 2026 GUIDANCE UPGRADED ON ORDERS

Pakistan tests indigenously developed air-to-air missile

Watch The Race to Dominate Space

Indonesia conducts flight operations from former Garibaldi carrier

Hensoldt margins jump on higher radar deliveries, nudges up outlook

Inside Korean Air’s defence ambitions

MBDA plans to fly ‘fat’ hypersonic interceptor demonstrator before end-2029

Italy's Leonardo lifts 2026 order outlook again as nine-month profit rises

Pakistan tests indigenously developed air-to-air missile

Russia may have rehearsed attack on satellite, specialist says, flagging another approach

Watch The Race to Dominate Space

Indonesia conducts flight operations from former Garibaldi carrier

U.S. Air Force to begin year-round operations at rebuilt World War II-era Pacific airfields

Redwire Wins $20M DARPA Contract for Second VLEO Demo

The Beechcraft M-346N Is The Only Known Aircraft Left In The Navy's Jet Trainer Competition

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Greece signs for three Embraer KC-390s, with options for three more

ArianeGroup and France’s DGA complete second SyLEx sounding-rocket flight, testing technology for M51.4

Wizz Air A321neo diverted to Budapest after bomb threat; Hungarian Gripen escorted landing

Saab flight-tests in-house AI agent on Gripen E for beyond-visual-range combat

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