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Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Washington Post • Editorial Board

Musk Could Allow Ukraine to Use Starlink to Track Russian Missile Launchers

Elon Musk could permit Ukraine to use Starlink connectivity to help locate Russian missile launchers, potentially expanding the system’s role in the conflict beyond communications. The reported possibility underscores the operational and geopolitical significance of privately provided satellite infrastructure in wartime.

2026-08-07T12:45:29.179748-07:00
Airports   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

New M1A2T Abrams Tanks Guard Taiwan’s Main Airport During Invasion Drill

By The War Zone: First deployment of M1A2T tanks to Taoyuan Airport highlights ongoing preparations to counter a PLA airborne operation aimed at Taipei. First deployment of M1A2T tanks to Taoyuan Airport highlights concerns over a PLA airborne operation aimed at Taipei.

Also: defence-blog.com
2026-08-07T09:44:26.928898-07:00
Space Force   Leadership   Workforce & Skills Development   Defense Policy  
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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Schiess confirmed as third Space Force chief

By Breaking Defense: Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess will inherit a bigger service with plans to grow further, but also a complex set of acquisition and workforce challenges.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, Stars and Stripes, Defense Scoop and Military Times
2026-08-07T04:45:45.434730-07:00
Event   Dassault Aviation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
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defence-blog.com • Daisuke Sato

Indian Rafales debut in Australia’s biggest air exercise

By defence-blog.com: Key Points Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets made their debut at Exercise Pitch Black 2026 over Australia's Northern Territory. An Australian KC-30A tanker refueled Indian Rafales for the first time during a five-hour sortie in the exercise's second week.

2026-08-07T01:15:03.549315-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
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Reuters • Matthias Inverardi

Rheinmetall says ramping up ATACMS output will take time as US rebuilds stocks

By Reuters: Rheinmetall said on Friday it would take time to ramp up planned ATACMS missile ‌production with Lockheed Martin , underscoring the challenge the United States faces to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted by the war with Iran.

Also: Military Times, news.ssbcrack.com and defence-industry.eu
2026-08-07T01:44:41.834486-07:00