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Reuters • Cassell Bryan-Low, Joey Roulette

Russian satellites’ approaches to Western spacecraft raise concern about possible attack rehearsal

A Russian military satellite that approached a Western commercial spacecraft last month may have been rehearsing an attack, a military space specialist said. Two related Russian craft are now heading toward another Western satellite, renewing concern over the potential threat to commercial spacecraft in orbit.

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

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.

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

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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.

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

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

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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

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

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

North America Defense Policy

The Air Current • Carter Johnston

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

By The Air Current: Air Force is preparing to formally reactivate a cluster of reconstituted World War II-era bases for high-tempo flight operations as the U.S. positions itself for a possible future conflict with China by dispersing assets across the Pacific.

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2026-11-04T13:34:20.411450-08:00

Satellite Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Payload • Douglas Gorman

Redwire Wins $20M DARPA Contract for Second VLEO Demo

By Payload: Redwire landed a $20M DARPA contract as part of the agency’s Otter program, which funds air-breathing electric propulsion.

Also: FlightGlobal

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2026-11-04T16:55:13.953632-08:00

Russian satellites’ approaches to Western spacecraft raise concern about possible attack rehearsal

Hensoldt margins jump on higher radar deliveries, nudges up outlook

Watch The Race to Dominate Space

Indonesia conducts flight operations from former Garibaldi carrier

Pakistan tests indigenously developed air-to-air missile

Inside Korean Air’s defence ambitions

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

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

Hensoldt margins jump on higher radar deliveries, nudges up outlook

Inside Korean Air’s defence ambitions

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