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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

US and European space strategies put sovereignty, commercial activity and orbital sustainability at the center of space governan

A new U.S. National Space Transportation Policy calls for infrastructure development and commercial activity in space manufacturing, research and launches to reinforce U.S. leadership. European debate links space capabilities to security and independent decision-making, while proposals on orbital sustainability press for governance that goes beyond debris mitigation.

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Europe’s push to enhance space autonomy

The Space Review • David M. Ehrlich, Edward J. Rojas, Elizabeth C. Perry Monday, Katie Inman, Paul Stimers, Peter Baumgaertner, Shiva Goel

The Space Review: US space dominance: big changes are ahead

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2026-10-07T01:34:43.683858-07:00

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Washington Post • Greg Miller

Pullout of B-1 bombers shows how an outgunned Iran is keeping the U.S. on edge

By Washington Post: Tehran has also used the threat of unconventional attacks to inflict chaos on global energy markets and threaten the safety of Air Force One.

1 Source

2026-10-07T03:04:59.385260-07:00

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Washington Post • Liam Scott

New policy aims to give DCA extra warning when Marine One takes off

By Washington Post: The change follows an August safety incident involving communication issues between President Donald Trump’s helicopter and the airport just outside Washington.

1 Source

2026-10-07T03:04:58.054490-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

MBDA presses ahead with Remote Carrier Compact drone

By FlightGlobal: Drone concept reflects cooperation between France, Germany, and Spain. MBDA has completed the preliminary design review for its Remote Carrier Compact (RC) demonstrator, a developmental drone designed to support other aircraft in a range of missions.

SpaceWatch Global

Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions Provides German Armed Forces with Dedicated Radar Imagery

Shephard Media

US Pentagon pushes procurement of dismounted counter-UAS capabilities

Also: UK Defence Journal and 3 more

10 Sources

2026-10-07T02:05:56.541019-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Dawn Aerospace Expands into Germany Amid Growing Space Defense Investment

By SpaceWatch Global: Dawn Aerospace expands into Germany to support the country’s €35 billion space defense investment and growing demand for propulsion systems.

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2026-10-07T01:55:33.616901-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Two: Sovereignty Is the New Sales Pitch

By SpaceWatch Global: IAC 2026 industry plenary: Planet, Roketsan, Pixxel, Redwire, The Exploration Company and SANSA on selling sovereign space capability in a volatile world.

1 Source

2026-10-07T02:35:05.011871-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Swedish Gripen jets back Poland during Russian attack on Ukraine

By AeroTime: Swedish Gripen fighters supported Polish air defenses during a major Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight on October 6-7, 2026.

Key.Aero

Ukraine F-16 Scores first air-to-air ‘kill’ of a Russian fighter

Also: Aviation Week

3 Sources

2026-10-07T01:06:06.771192-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

HAL to boost AL-31FP engine production at Koraput

By FlightGlobal: State-owned aerospace company ahead of delivery schedule for Russian-designed powerplant. Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) will speed up production of Saturn AL-31FP engines, under a 2024 order for 240 additional units, to power Indian air force Sukhoi Su-30MKIs.

aviation-defence-universe.com

HAL Koraput Delivers 2,000th Aero-Engine, Marking Six Decades of Propulsion Manufacturing

mrobusinesstoday.com

HAL Koraput aero-engine production and overhaul facility in Odisha

Also: India Defense News, ANI News Agency, mrobusinesstoday.com and newsable.asianetnews.com

7 Sources

2026-10-07T01:05:57.646508-07:00

US and European space strategies put sovereignty, commercial activity and orbital sustainability at the center of space governan

Europe’s push to enhance space autonomy

The Space Review: US space dominance: big changes are ahead

Pullout of B-1 bombers shows how an outgunned Iran is keeping the U.S. on edge

New policy aims to give DCA extra warning when Marine One takes off

MBDA presses ahead with Remote Carrier Compact drone

Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions Provides German Armed Forces with Dedicated Radar Imagery

US Pentagon pushes procurement of dismounted counter-UAS capabilities

Dawn Aerospace Expands into Germany Amid Growing Space Defense Investment

Aeronews

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Two: Sovereignty Is the New Sales Pitch

Swedish Gripen jets back Poland during Russian attack on Ukraine

Ukraine F-16 Scores first air-to-air ‘kill’ of a Russian fighter

HAL to boost AL-31FP engine production at Koraput

HAL Koraput Delivers 2,000th Aero-Engine, Marking Six Decades of Propulsion Manufacturing

HAL Koraput aero-engine production and overhaul facility in Odisha

Pullout of B-1 bombers shows how an outgunned Iran is keeping the U.S. on edge

New policy aims to give DCA extra warning when Marine One takes off

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Two: Sovereignty Is the New Sales Pitch

MBDA presses ahead with Remote Carrier Compact drone

NATO lifts top speed for next-gen rotorcraft while Boeing bows out of contest

OA-1K Goes Off Runway at Oklahoma Airport; Crew Safe

OA-1K Goes Off Runway at Oklahoma Airport; Crew Safe

NATO lifts top speed for next-gen rotorcraft while Boeing bows out of contest

Morocco’s first F-16 Block 72 takes to the skies

Congressional report lists 81 US aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war

U.S. rapidly withdraws all 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after security warnings

Boeing wins $14.7 billion, seven-year Lockheed Martin contract to triple PAC-3 MSE seeker output

US withdraws all B-1B bombers from RAF Fairford after suspected terror plot

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