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Ars Technica • Jon Brodkin

Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms over drone strikes; Kyiv says Starshield is back to normal

Ukraine says its military Starshield service has returned to normal and denies misusing Starlink’s commercial service, after Elon Musk accused it of violating the satellite network’s terms in connection with deadly drone strikes. The dispute puts renewed focus on the role and limits of commercial satellite connectivity in wartime operations.

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2026-10-26T12:05:02.901469-07:00

Defense Policy

DefenseNews.com • Ben Murray

BCE Consulting outlines the critical elements of layered air defense architecture

By DefenseNews.com: What does the future of layered air defense look like? BCE Consulting lays out what it will take to protect American forces.

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2026-10-26T08:45:37.752377-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force seeks commercial tech to modernize data networks and software

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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

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

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

Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms over drone strikes; Kyiv says Starshield is back to normal

BCE Consulting outlines the critical elements of layered air defense architecture

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

#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

Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes

BCE Consulting outlines the critical elements of layered air defense architecture

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.

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.

DefTech Day 2026 - Daniel Seidel of LiveEO on Germany’s First Truly Sovereign Imagery Capability

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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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