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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Trump reverses threats against Bombardier after learning of its sizable U.S. presence

President Donald Trump said he would “take good care” of Bombardier after learning the company has a sizable presence in the United States. The remarks mark a reversal from earlier threats, though the article summary does not specify their nature or detail any policy change.

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Trump Reverses Course on Bombardier Threats

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2026-10-22T12:55:26.941947-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

US official: Russia's stalker satellite sure looks like an orbital weapon

By Ars Technica: The Russian official who called commercial satellites "legitimate targets" now says concerns are "unfounded.".

1 Source

2026-10-22T12:00:39.389405-07:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

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The War Zone

Ground-Launched Rusty Dagger Low-Cost Cruise Missile Seen For The First Time

By The War Zone: The first public look at the missile in a surface-launched configuration comes as its manufacturer expands production. The first public look at the missile in a surface-launched configuration comes as its manufacturer expands production.

1 Source

2026-10-22T13:28:21.962926-07:00

Europe

The War Zone • Tyler Rogoway

A-4 'Super' Skyhawks Playing The Bad Guys In European Skies

By The War Zone: The A-4 Skyhawk, first flown seven decades ago, is famed for its role as a Cold War 'red air' aggressor, and it lives on doing that mission to this day in Europe.

1 Source

2026-10-22T11:35:04.431826-07:00

Satellite Space Force Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force taps six companies to provide satellite surveillance backup

By SpaceNews.com: Illustration by NorthStar Earth & Space WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has awarded its first operational contracts under a program designed to enlist commercial satellite operators during military crises.

SpaceNews.com

Space Force moves to give startups a foothold in classified programs

SpaceWatch Africa

UK advances new space strategy to bolster defences against threats from space

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, Business Insider, ssc.spaceforce.mil and insidedefense.com

7 Sources

2026-10-22T09:06:06.316442-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Reuters • Aatreyee Dasgupta, Mike Stone

Lockheed lands Pentagon deal for 850 F-35 jets, lifts annual forecast

By Reuters: Lockheed Martin announced an agreement on Thursday to sell the Pentagon at least 850 stealthy ‌F-35 Lightning II fighter jets over the next 10 years, a deal worth at least $78 billion.

Breaking Defense

Pentagon, Lockheed agree to decade-long F-35 framework deal for hundreds of jets

DefenseNews.com

Pentagon, Lockheed agree to 10-year deal for 850 F-35 jets

Also: Bloomberg, aviationnews.eu, FlightGlobal, AeroTime, Air Data News, Wall Street Journal, Air & Space Forces Mag, Aviation Week, Stars and Stripes, defence-blog.com, interestingengineering.com, Seeking Alpha and 20 more

47 Sources

2026-10-22T04:04:22.740387-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Deals

Breaking Defense • Tim Martin

'Ability to strike back': Denmark commits to long-range missile orders

By Breaking Defense: Copenhagen said it would purchase Joint Strike Missiles for its F-35s and a new ground-launched munition from an American firm.

1 Source

2026-10-22T11:04:42.902964-07:00

Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

The War Zone • Ian Ellis-Jones

Construction Of Iran’s “Eagle 44” Underground Airbase Hasn’t Stopped Despite War

By The War Zone: Satellite imagery depicts new construction and cleared wreckage after strikes at an Iranian airbase with underground hangars and taxiway tunnels.

1 Source

2026-10-22T07:28:25.086561-07:00

Trump reverses threats against Bombardier after learning of its sizable U.S. presence

Trump Reverses Course on Bombardier Threats

US official: Russia's stalker satellite sure looks like an orbital weapon

Ground-Launched Rusty Dagger Low-Cost Cruise Missile Seen For The First Time

A-4 'Super' Skyhawks Playing The Bad Guys In European Skies

Space Force taps six companies to provide satellite surveillance backup

Space Force moves to give startups a foothold in classified programs

UK advances new space strategy to bolster defences against threats from space

Lockheed lands Pentagon deal for 850 F-35 jets, lifts annual forecast

Pentagon, Lockheed agree to decade-long F-35 framework deal for hundreds of jets

Pentagon, Lockheed agree to 10-year deal for 850 F-35 jets

'Ability to strike back': Denmark commits to long-range missile orders

Construction Of Iran’s “Eagle 44” Underground Airbase Hasn’t Stopped Despite War

Ground-Launched Rusty Dagger Low-Cost Cruise Missile Seen For The First Time

US official: Russia's stalker satellite sure looks like an orbital weapon

A-4 'Super' Skyhawks Playing The Bad Guys In European Skies

'Ability to strike back': Denmark commits to long-range missile orders

Space Force taps six companies to provide satellite surveillance backup

Construction Of Iran’s “Eagle 44” Underground Airbase Hasn’t Stopped Despite War

Skyfly Secures $10 million To Commercialize Axe personal eVTOL aircraft

Portuguese KC-390s to refuel Spanish fighters under new bilateral agreement

L3Harris opens robotic rocket motor factory in Arkansas

Argentina’s military accepts sixth and final Bell 407GXi

Musk ordered a slowdown of Ukraine’s military-grade Starlink service, raising concerns over Kyiv’s reliance on the network for w

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UK to deploy Typhoons, Voyager tanker and A400M to support Saudi defensive operations against Houthi attacks

Russian satellite closes to within 3,281 feet of U.S.-registered ICEYE radar satellite

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