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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Korean Air’s aerospace unit pursues defense growth in South Korea’s uncrewed aircraft market

FlightGlobal’s visit to Korean Air’s aerospace unit examines the company’s role in South Korea’s uncrewed aircraft sector. The unit has won several key government contracts, positioning it as a significant participant in the country’s defense aerospace market.

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2026-11-04T18:04:41.500316-08:00

Satellite Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Payload • Douglas Gorman

Redwire Wins $20M DARPA Contract for Second VLEO Demo

By Payload: Redwire landed a $20M DARPA contract as part of the agency’s Otter program, which funds air-breathing electric propulsion.

Also: FlightGlobal

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2026-11-04T16:55:13.953632-08:00

North America Defense Policy

The Air Current • Carter Johnston

U.S. Air Force to begin year-round operations at rebuilt World War II-era Pacific airfields

By The Air Current: Air Force is preparing to formally reactivate a cluster of reconstituted World War II-era bases for high-tempo flight operations as the U.S. positions itself for a possible future conflict with China by dispersing assets across the Pacific.

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2026-11-04T13:34:20.411450-08:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Policy

Via Satellite • Shaun Waterman

Former DoD Official Warns Golden Dome May Not Outlive Trump Presidency

By Via Satellite: Branding that associates the Golden Dome missile shield personally with President Trump, alongside its expected $1 trillion price tag, partisan disputes,.

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2026-11-04T15:05:10.221314-08:00

Satellite North America Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

Space.com • Elizabeth Howell, Tariq Malik

On this day in space! Nov. 4, 2015: A rail-launched Super Strypi rocket carrying 13 baby satellites failed during its debut launch for the US Air Force

By Space.com: On Nov. 4, 2015, the United States Air Force launched an experimental Super Strypi rail-launched rocket carrying 13 tiny satellites, but it failed just after liftoff from Hawaii.

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2026-11-04T15:10:39.859676-08:00

Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Defense & Militarization Policy & Regulation

Space.com • Josh Dinner

Trump declares 'American space superiority for all eternity' in election night proclamation

By Space.com: President Trump has declared space a frontier for all humanity, asserting America's right to develop and settle the solar system under U.S. law.

Also: Space Policy Online and spaceanddefense.io

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2026-11-04T14:19:10.066813-08:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Asia-Pacific (APAC) Defense Deals

The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Pakistan Joins Air-to-Air Missile Club With Successful Test Of Fa’az

By The War Zone: The test is a major step toward Pakistan’s homegrown air-to-air missile capability, despite already fielding advanced Chinese weapons. The test is a major step toward Pakistan’s homegrown air-to-air missile capability, despite already fielding advanced Chinese weapons.

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2026-11-04T12:50:41.454965-08:00

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

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick

Korean Air’s aerospace unit pursues defense growth in South Korea’s uncrewed aircraft market

Redwire Wins $20M DARPA Contract for Second VLEO Demo

U.S. Air Force to begin year-round operations at rebuilt World War II-era Pacific airfields

Former DoD Official Warns Golden Dome May Not Outlive Trump Presidency

On this day in space! Nov. 4, 2015: A rail-launched Super Strypi rocket carrying 13 baby satellites failed during its debut launch for the US Air Force

Trump declares 'American space superiority for all eternity' in election night proclamation

Pakistan Joins Air-to-Air Missile Club With Successful Test Of Fa’az

The Beechcraft M-346N Is The Only Known Aircraft Left In The Navy's Jet Trainer Competition

SNC withdraws from US Navy trainer competition, leaving Textron-Leonardo team as sole competitor

SNC Withdraws From Navy T-45 Replacement Competition

Inside Korean Air’s defence ambitions

Redwire Wins $20M DARPA Contract for Second VLEO Demo

Former DoD Official Warns Golden Dome May Not Outlive Trump Presidency

On this day in space! Nov. 4, 2015: A rail-launched Super Strypi rocket carrying 13 baby satellites failed during its debut launch for the US Air Force

Trump declares 'American space superiority for all eternity' in election night proclamation

U.S. Air Force to begin year-round operations at rebuilt World War II-era Pacific airfields

Pentagon backs LeoLabs radar expansion with $150 million loan commitment

RIAT organiser announces show’s permanent move to Boscombe Down site

USAF Widens Lower-Cost Cruise Missile Effort To Also Include Glide Bombs

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France qualifies Airbus U010 Aliaca VTOL drone for navy service

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