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New York Times • Constant Méheut

Rubio denies White House ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine; Kyiv’s Starshield access request remains under discussion

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected claims that the White House directed a slowdown of Starlink service in Ukraine, disputing allegations about Washington’s role in recent connectivity disruptions. He said Ukraine’s request for access to Starshield, a military satellite communications system, is under discussion, but Kyiv does not currently have access.

India Defense News

Marco Rubio Denies White House Ordered Starlink Slowdown In Ukraine Amid Satellite Connectivity Dispute

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Ukraine Launches Large-Scale Drone Attack On Russia, Defies Trump's Demands To Leave Russian Energy Alone

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2026-10-18T05:06:53.688821-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

CNBC

Lithuania told residents to go to shelters after detecting a flying object

By CNBC: The object was likely a drone which entered from Poland, defense minister Robertas Kaunas told reporters.

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2026-10-18T04:04:31.209014-07:00

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Bloomberg • Sara Gharaibeh

Saudi Helicopter Crashes Near Yemeni Border as Houthi War Rages

By Bloomberg: Two people died when a Saudi Arabian reconnaissance helicopter crashed near the border with war-torn Yemen, the first fatalities of their kind reported by the kingdom since the latest flare-up in its battle against Houthi rebels.

CNA

Saudi landmark closes offices, chopper pilots killed near Yemen

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Houthis release video of Saudi AH-6i helicopter being hit

8 Sources

2026-10-18T02:05:02.153596-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

First C-130J delivered for conversion into US Navy's E-130J nuclear command aircraft

By Air Data News: Lockheed Martin has delivered the first C-130J-30 Super Hercules that will be converted into the US Navy's E-130J Phoenix II, a new airborne command-and-control aircraft for communications with the country's nuclear forces.

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2026-10-18T02:04:37.094318-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force plans wider global deployment of satellite jammers

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is preparing to hire contractors to maintain and support global deployments of as many as 56 satellite-jamming systems used to disrupt adversaries’ communications.

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2026-10-18T03:19:33.378072-07:00

aviation Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Reuters

Polish airports in Lublin, Rzeszow resume operations after temporary closure

By Reuters: Polish airports ‌in the eastern city of Lublin and in Rzeszow, in the southeast, resumed flight ⁠operations following a temporary closure to allow for military aviation actions, the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency said in a post on ‌X ⁠on Sunday.

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2026-10-18T02:04:27.170555-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Axios • Thomas Novelly

Russia nears U.S. satellite, raising alarm about intent

By Axios: The satellite is part of a constellation that supports Ukraine's military.

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2026-10-17T19:28:25.961773-07:00

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2026-10-17T11:49:02.866413-07:00

Rubio denies White House ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine; Kyiv’s Starshield access request remains under discussion

Marco Rubio Denies White House Ordered Starlink Slowdown In Ukraine Amid Satellite Connectivity Dispute

Ukraine Launches Large-Scale Drone Attack On Russia, Defies Trump's Demands To Leave Russian Energy Alone

Lithuania told residents to go to shelters after detecting a flying object

Saudi Helicopter Crashes Near Yemeni Border as Houthi War Rages

Saudi landmark closes offices, chopper pilots killed near Yemen

Houthis release video of Saudi AH-6i helicopter being hit

First C-130J delivered for conversion into US Navy's E-130J nuclear command aircraft

Space Force plans wider global deployment of satellite jammers

Polish airports in Lublin, Rzeszow resume operations after temporary closure

Russia nears U.S. satellite, raising alarm about intent

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Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Terminal, as Starshield Disruptions Persist

Lithuania told residents to go to shelters after detecting a flying object

Space Force plans wider global deployment of satellite jammers

Saudi Helicopter Crashes Near Yemeni Border as Houthi War Rages

First C-130J delivered for conversion into US Navy's E-130J nuclear command aircraft

Polish airports in Lublin, Rzeszow resume operations after temporary closure

As Ukraine worries about Starlink access, Russia is developing a system to match it

Turkish Aerospace expands Anka 3 production with new line for upgraded drone

F-22 pilot commands YFQ-44A autonomous combat drone in flight for first time

First C-130J For Navy’s New E-130J Phoenix II Ballistic Submarine Communications Fleet Delivered

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

Starlink restrictions constrain Ukraine’s military communications and drone interception

US Navy takes delivery of first C-130J-30 for E-130J TACAMO nuclear command aircraft

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