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Wall Street Journal • Maya Davis, Robbie Gramer

Democratic senators tell Musk to preserve records on SpaceX limits to Ukraine’s Starlink access

Democratic senators have asked Elon Musk to preserve records related to SpaceX’s restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Starlink and Starshield, according to a letter reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. The request places the company’s wartime satellite-service decisions under congressional scrutiny.

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2026-11-13T16:28:12.044772-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Military Aircraft Procurement

FlightGlobal • Brooke Ingemi

US Army awards Kraus Hamdani $15m contract for solar-powered K1000ULE drone

By FlightGlobal: The US Army has awarded Kraus Hamdani Aerospace a $14.95 million contract for its solar-powered K1000ULE uncrewed air vehicle.

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2026-11-13T16:19:19.202908-08:00

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The War Zone • Howard Altman

Suspected Drones Over RAF Lakenheath Just Triggered Security Response: U.S. Air Force (Updated)

By The War Zone: The scare comes after some USAF aircraft were evacuated from England and the threat level at bases has been raised. Add TWZ (opens Google in a new window or tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our articles in Google results.

The Aviationist

RAF Lakenheath Sounds Alarm After Suspected Unauthorized Drone Activity

Stars and Stripes

US Air Force responds to drone activity over RAF Lakenheath

Also: Reuters, The Independent, Financial Times, CNA, NBC News and 8 more

16 Sources

2026-11-13T13:04:28.733961-08:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

B-21 Raider Has Released Its First Weapon

By The War Zone: Beginning weapons testing is the latest milestone for the B-21, but its schedule is tight with the Air Force still aiming to declare the Raider operational next year.

aviationnews.eu

Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider Demonstrates Milestone Weapons Release Capability

Northrop Grumman

B-21 Raider Advances into Weapons Testing

Also: Air Data News, FlightGlobal, The Aviationist, Air & Space Forces Mag, Aviation Week, interestingengineering.com, insidedefense.com, defenceconnect.com.au, Defense Daily, Defense Scoop, UK Defence Journal and defence-industry.eu

18 Sources

2026-11-13T09:28:27.783499-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Defense Industry & Major Contractors

The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Beretta's New Counter-Drone System Packs Eight Benelli M4 Shotguns Onto A Remote Turret

By The War Zone: The Italian-developed LIVET counter-drone system combines Benelli shotguns, airburst ammo, AI-assisted target tracking, and remote operation. The Italian-developed LIVET system combines eight Benelli shotguns, AI-assisted target tracking, and remote operation in an unusual approach to the growing drone threat.

1 Source

2026-11-13T11:55:13.617420-08:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Intellian CEO Unpacks Terminal Strategy for Aero and Military as Ground Tech Player Diversifies

By Via Satellite: Intellian Technologies has expanded its presence in the ground tech market from a maritime specialist into a diversified player, with a new upcoming launch for the aviation market and new offerings for government/military customers.

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2026-11-13T12:05:05.600880-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Defense Policy

AirForceTimes • Zita Ballinger Fletcher

US Air Force adopts new Force Design focusing on sensors and autonomy

By AirForceTimes: The Air Force's new Force Design 2026 outlines a shift toward artificial intelligence, autonomy and integrated sensors to counter emerging threats.

Stars and Stripes

Army puts drone swarms and robotic missile launchers to the test in Germany

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2026-11-13T10:54:51.869591-08:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Budgets & Spending

DefenseNews.com • Tom Kington

Italy boosts GCAP fighter spending as Army vehicles take a hit in budget

By DefenseNews.com: Italy has hiked its spending on the GCAP fighter this year while reducing funding for new army tanks and fighting vehicles, newly released spending documents have revealed.

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2026-11-13T10:05:05.265250-08:00

Democratic senators tell Musk to preserve records on SpaceX limits to Ukraine’s Starlink access

US Army awards Kraus Hamdani $15m contract for solar-powered K1000ULE drone

Suspected Drones Over RAF Lakenheath Just Triggered Security Response: U.S. Air Force (Updated)

RAF Lakenheath Sounds Alarm After Suspected Unauthorized Drone Activity

US Air Force responds to drone activity over RAF Lakenheath

B-21 Raider Has Released Its First Weapon

Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider Demonstrates Milestone Weapons Release Capability

B-21 Raider Advances into Weapons Testing

Beretta's New Counter-Drone System Packs Eight Benelli M4 Shotguns Onto A Remote Turret

Intellian CEO Unpacks Terminal Strategy for Aero and Military as Ground Tech Player Diversifies

US Air Force adopts new Force Design focusing on sensors and autonomy

Army puts drone swarms and robotic missile launchers to the test in Germany

Italy boosts GCAP fighter spending as Army vehicles take a hit in budget

Democrats Order Musk to Preserve Records Over Ukraine Starlink Access

US Army awards Kraus Hamdani $15m contract for solar-powered K1000ULE drone

Suspected Drones Over RAF Lakenheath Just Triggered Security Response: U.S. Air Force (Updated)

Beretta's New Counter-Drone System Packs Eight Benelli M4 Shotguns Onto A Remote Turret

Intellian CEO Unpacks Terminal Strategy for Aero and Military as Ground Tech Player Diversifies

US Air Force adopts new Force Design focusing on sensors and autonomy

Hawkeye 360 to expand commercial business in 2027

AST SpaceMobile to government customers: We're not like Starlink. You keep data control, you keep the kill switch

Space Force picks three firms to develop cloud software to control electronic jammer fleet

Quantum Systems says grounded German military drones flying again after cyberattack

Ukraine says renewed Starlink restrictions disrupt military communications and drone operations

Ukraine says renewed Starlink restrictions disrupt military communications and drone operations

UForce raises $700 million at $6 billion valuation to expand autonomous systems production

Merlin wins $500,000 AFRICOM contract to demonstrate autonomous Cessna Caravan casualty evacuation in Morocco

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