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The War Zone • Ian Ellis-Jones

Makin Island amphibious group reaches Yokosuka as Roosevelt jets simulate strike in Keen Sword 27

The Makin Island amphibious ready group arrived in Yokosuka about a week after the Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group. As the two groups operate in the region, Roosevelt’s aircraft are conducting a simulated strike during the Keen Sword 27 exercise.

2026-10-27T17:04:57.390182-07:00
China   Satellite   LEO   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

China has tripled its satellite fleet since 2018 as expansion continues: DIA

By Breaking Defense: WASHINGTON — A new report by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) finds that China has tripled its fleet of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) satellites since 2018 and continues to expand capabilities to detect, track and target US and allied forces on the ground and at sea.

Also: The Aviationist and spaceanddefense.io
2026-10-27T14:04:46.164958-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Reuters

France temporarily sends maritime patrol plane to Black Sea after cargo ship attacks

By Reuters: France has temporarily relocated a maritime patrol aircraft to Romania to help identify navigation dangers and bolster the protection of critical energy infrastructure in the Black Sea, Romania's defence ministry said on Tuesday.

2026-10-27T13:04:31.080533-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
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DefenseNews.com • Jaroslaw Adamowski

US taps Poland to host European PAC-3 missile maintenance facility

By DefenseNews.com: The United States government has selected Poland to host a new European maintenance facility for Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptors.

2026-10-27T11:05:25.521033-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense

A more flexible way to defend maneuver forces from drones that doesn’t tie them down

By Breaking Defense: Discover how SAIC’s Reconfigurable Air Defense (RAD) offers a modular, flexible approach to short-range air defense against drones, helping maneuver forces stay mobile across vehicle platforms.

Also: India Defense News
2026-10-27T12:04:45.673942-07:00
SAAB   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Saab reveals industrial details of Gripen offer to Canada

By FlightGlobal: CAE, IMP and Magellan Aerospace will be the Swedish airframer's local partners for production, final assembly and sustainment of a proposed Gripen E/F fleet for Canada.

2026-10-27T10:05:21.406216-07:00