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New York Times • Kenneth Chang

Russian military satellite makes close approach to U.S.-registered ICEYE spacecraft

A Russian military satellite maneuvered into close proximity with a U.S.-registered ICEYE radar-imaging satellite in an apparently nonconsensual rendezvous. The Russian spacecraft has since begun backing away, but the approach has raised concern among analysts who view it as part of a broader pattern of Russian activity in orbit.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-10-20T01:12:00.122737-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Bloomberg • Gerry Doyle

How US Satellites Became Crucial to Ukraine’s Defense

By Bloomberg: Ukraine’s defense against Russian attacks depends heavily on US satellites, not only for warning of incoming missiles but also for the communications that keep drones and frontline forces operating.

2026-10-20T01:04:57.923646-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Embraer  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Poland evaluates A-29 Super Tucano and PC-21 to replace Orlik trainers

By Air Data News: Both turboprops have already been assessed as Poland seeks a training system better suited to its new Poland is evaluating the Embraer A-29 Super Tucano and Pilatus PC-21 as potential replacements for its PZL-130 TC-II Orlik training aircraft, with both turboprops already assessed by the Polish military.

2026-10-20T00:35:25.804130-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

CCA evolution continues as F-22 takes control of YFQ-44A

By FlightGlobal: The work demonstrated the promise of a CCA performing missions as the behest of the USAF’s top fighter. A Lockheed Martin F-22 stealth fighter has successfully demonstrated the ability to take airborne control of an Anduril Industries YFQ-44A collaborative combat aircraft (CCA).

Also: realcleardefense.com
2026-10-19T21:05:04.202562-07:00
Supply Chain   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals   BAE Systems  
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Defense Daily • Cal Biesecker

BAE Agrees To Increase APKWS Production Under Multi-Year Framework With DoD

By Defense Daily: BAE Systems will “surge” production of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) to 25,000 annually for the Defense Department under a new agreement that also creates a path to further increase production to 35,000 units per year to meet international demand.

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2026-10-19T10:55:21.683248-07:00