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Starshield access restriction in Ukraine spotlights control of battlefield space connectivity

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Slovak prosecutor reopens probe into fighter jet donation to Ukraine

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing gets US$32 million contract to support NATO C-17 simulator

By Air Data News: Boeing has received a contract worth up to US$31.9 million to provide logistics support for the C-17 Globemaster III flight simulator operated by the multinational Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) program in Hungary.

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Satellogic Extends Non-Earth Imaging Partnership with HEO Through 2029

By SpaceWatch Global: Satellogic and HEO sign a three-year agreement expanding access to satellite imagery for non-Earth imaging and space domain awareness.

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Europe Begins Funding Offensive In-Space Capabilities

By Payload: The European space sector made multiple announcements this week suggesting the region is preparing to go on the offensive in space.

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Kyiv Independent

EU announces two new drone technology hubs, backed by Ukrainian know-how

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The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

Anduril and General Atomics face boom or bust with U.S. Air Force’s uncrewed fighters

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2026-10-29T16:04:38.087177-07:00

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