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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force taps BAE Systems for satellite data-layer terminals amid $21B network modernization

Space Systems Command awarded BAE Systems a contract to design and demonstrate radio-frequency terminals for a space-based data layer. The award sits within a broader Space Force acquisition portfolio estimated at $21 billion for ground systems, communications networks and software supporting satellite operations and space-threat tracking.

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2026-10-26T08:10:39.583139-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs

Breaking Defense • Ashley Roque

Is the Pentagon’s demand signal for drones working? It depends on who you ask.

By Breaking Defense: “There's a lot of positive signaling, but we need to see the whites of the eyes: We need to see sustained, normalized demand,” said James Slider, CEO of Performance Drone Works.

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2026-10-26T07:35:52.084062-07:00

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Bloomberg • Sana Pashankar

Sierra Space Hires CFO From L3 Harris to Help With Defense Pivot

By Bloomberg: Sierra Space Corp. has appointed a new chief financial officer, Daniel Gittsovich, who most recently served as CFO of the missile solutions unit at L3Harris Technologies Inc.

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2026-10-26T07:05:23.319975-07:00

Europe Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

SpaceNews.com • Daniel Molland

The UK has finally nailed the vocabulary of orbital warfare. Now it needs a playbook.

By SpaceNews.com: The past year has changed how the British government talks about space. The Strategic Defence Review put space on par with land, sea and air as a warfighting domain.

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2026-10-26T05:15:46.588432-07:00

Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

Washington Post • DT Thompson

War in space? The U.S. has to be ready.

By Washington Post: American forces must be prepared to fight and win in every theater.

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2026-10-26T05:04:42.547189-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Christophe Bosquillon

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE – COSMOS 2612 vs ICEYE-X36: Washington Spoke. Where Was NATO?

By SpaceWatch Global: Cosmos 2612 came dangerously close to ICEYE-X36. Christophe Bosquillon examines the Russian RPO, Western response and what it means for NATO deterrence in space.

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2026-10-26T02:34:57.059826-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Philippines probes fatal SF-260 midair collision that killed four PAF pilots

By AeroTime: The Philippine Air Force has grounded its SF-260 fleet as defense officials investigate a training collision that killed four pilots at Fernando Air Base.

Also: defensemirror.com

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2026-10-26T02:34:24.673573-07:00

Financial Times

2026-10-25T04:15:03.742693-07:00

Space Force taps BAE Systems for satellite data-layer terminals amid $21B network modernization

Is the Pentagon’s demand signal for drones working? It depends on who you ask.

Sierra Space Hires CFO From L3 Harris to Help With Defense Pivot

The UK has finally nailed the vocabulary of orbital warfare. Now it needs a playbook.

War in space? The U.S. has to be ready.

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE – COSMOS 2612 vs ICEYE-X36: Washington Spoke. Where Was NATO?

Philippines probes fatal SF-260 midair collision that killed four PAF pilots

Airbus to hold talks with BAE over role in GCAP fighter jet programme

Airbus Explores Joining Britain, Italy and Japan’s GCAP Next-Generation Fighter Programme

Airbus to discuss GPAC fighter opportunities with BAE Systems: FT

Space Force seeks commercial tech to modernize data networks and software

Is the Pentagon’s demand signal for drones working? It depends on who you ask.

Sierra Space Hires CFO From L3 Harris to Help With Defense Pivot

The UK has finally nailed the vocabulary of orbital warfare. Now it needs a playbook.

War in space? The U.S. has to be ready.

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Airbus says it can deliver A400Ms to Poland before 2030

Nigerian air force outlines fleet development plans

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

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

Midair collision kills four Philippine Air Force pilots; SF-260 fleet grounded

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