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Space Defense & Militarization

Payload • Douglas Gorman

Shield Space launches UK coalition to build a space-based carrier strike force

Shield Space has launched the UK Space Superiority Coalition, bringing together space companies across the country to pursue a space-based carrier strike force. The announcement signals an effort to coordinate industry around a national space capability, though the available report provides no details on membership, funding or program milestones.

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2026-10-28T06:05:39.685231-07:00

China Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

U.S. intelligence report publishes clear image of China’s secretive spaceplane

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Also: Leonard David and interestingengineering.com

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2026-10-28T04:30:49.190519-07:00

Supply Chain Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Bloomberg • Grace Asenov

Jake Paul Backs Project to Revive US Titanium Sponge Output

By Bloomberg: Social media influencer turned professional boxer Jake Paul is backing a Silicon Valley startup that’s planning to revive US production of titanium sponge, a semi-processed form of a metal used in jet engines and missiles.

2 Sources

2026-10-28T05:05:21.897818-07:00

Satellite Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Axios • Colin Demarest, Thomas Novelly

Ukraine's Starlink woes spur Europe to look for non-Musk alternatives

By Axios: "Modern warfare has proven that reliable communications are a matter of national security," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.

SpaceWatch Global

HIMERA, GomSpace Advance Ukraine’s Independent Satellite Communications Initiative with OBRIA NANO

Kyiv Independent

Nearly 50 companies involved in producing Russia's Starlink alternative, 23 not under international sanctions, HUR says

Also: Corporate Jet Investor, Aviation Week and defence-industry.eu

6 Sources

2026-10-28T02:17:37.348674-07:00

Space Force Europe Defense Budgets & Spending Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Germany Stops Whispering About Space Defence

By SpaceWatch Global: Germany’s Air Force chief: “If attacked, we will strike back.” Torsten Kriening on the new space doctrine, the €35bn and the missing red lines.

1 Source

2026-10-28T02:55:09.422977-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency Highlights Growing Threats to Space Security in New Security Report

By SpaceWatch Global: The DIA warns that counterspace weapons, strategic cooperation and reliance on commercial satellites are increasing space security threats.

1 Source

2026-10-28T03:15:39.902694-07:00

Satellite AI Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

DefTech Day 2026 - Major General Dr. Volker Pötzsch on the Nervous System of the German Armed Forces

By SpaceWatch Global: Dr. Volker Pötzsch of the Bundeswehr’s Cyber and Information Domain Service on turning space-based sensing into decisions, AI-driven data fusion, and why the real bottleneck is human.

1 Source

2026-10-28T02:55:10.666032-07:00

North America Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Reuters • Mike Stone

US rocket motor maker with Trump family ties valued at $1.4 billion

By Reuters: Donald Trump Jr.-backed defense startup Firehawk Defense was valued at more than $1.4 billion in a new financing round, it said on Wednesday, as private capital seeks to profit from shortages ‌in tactical munitions.

Also: Defense Daily

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2026-10-28T03:04:36.422813-07:00

Shield Space launches UK coalition to build a space-based carrier strike force

U.S. intelligence report publishes clear image of China’s secretive spaceplane

Jake Paul Backs Project to Revive US Titanium Sponge Output

Ukraine's Starlink woes spur Europe to look for non-Musk alternatives

HIMERA, GomSpace Advance Ukraine’s Independent Satellite Communications Initiative with OBRIA NANO

Nearly 50 companies involved in producing Russia's Starlink alternative, 23 not under international sanctions, HUR says

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Germany Stops Whispering About Space Defence

The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency Highlights Growing Threats to Space Security in New Security Report

DefTech Day 2026 - Major General Dr. Volker Pötzsch on the Nervous System of the German Armed Forces

US rocket motor maker with Trump family ties valued at $1.4 billion

Shield Space Launches UK Space Superiority Coalition

Jake Paul Backs Project to Revive US Titanium Sponge Output

U.S. intelligence report publishes clear image of China’s secretive spaceplane

The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency Highlights Growing Threats to Space Security in New Security Report

DefTech Day 2026 - Major General Dr. Volker Pötzsch on the Nervous System of the German Armed Forces

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Germany Stops Whispering About Space Defence

Australia pushes to beef up air defenses

Zelenskyy Urges Hegseth to Speed Up Release of Patriot Missiles

China has tripled its satellite fleet since 2018 as expansion continues: DIA

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Ukraine says Starlink restored after 10-day disruption as allies seek alternatives

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US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $694 million to put once-canceled ARRW hypersonic missile into production

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