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DefenseNews.com • Jaroslaw Adamowski

Estonia’s KrattWorks develops Shahed-like dummy drone for target practice

Estonian company KrattWorks plans to show its products at this year’s AUSA conference in Washington, including a Shahed-like dummy drone designed for target practice. The announcement puts the company’s offering in view at a major U.S. Army-focused defense gathering.

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2026-10-09T03:45:38.453094-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

France leases Falcon 8X to cover gov't fleet maintenance

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2026-10-09T02:35:29.220010-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Oliver Johnson

Airbus exploring drone teaming/connectivity to build on success of H225M Super Puma

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2026-10-09T03:05:11.478882-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Four: Space Commands, Nuclear Power and the Rules of the Moon

By SpaceWatch Global: IAC 2026 Day Four: Turkish Space Command, NASA’s SR-1 Freedom and lunar radioisotope power, Artemis II avatar organ chips, and protecting lunar science sites.

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2026-10-09T03:35:32.130852-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

UK and Germany Commit to Deeper Space Cooperation, with SaxaVord at the Centre

By SpaceWatch Global: UK and Germany agree deeper space cooperation at the Berlin summit, naming SaxaVord Spaceport and targeting a Memorandum of Understanding in early 2027 on launch, assured access and defence.

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2026-10-09T03:35:32.167235-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Intelligence for space, not just space for intelligence

By SpaceWatch Global: ND-Konferenz day two: dual use, launch, IRIS² and a frank industry panel show Germany's space bottleneck is clearances, not satellites.

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2026-10-09T03:35:32.378479-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow, Valerie Insinna

Pentagon, Lockheed weigh multi-year F-35 production, sustainment deal

By Breaking Defense: One source familiar with the negotiations expressed doubt that Lockheed "can successfully propose something that demonstrates long term cost savings.".

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2026-10-09T03:45:37.654218-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Nigerian air force investigates fatal loss of ATR 42MP Surveyor

By FlightGlobal: Accident is reported to have killed all 32 passengers and crew. The Nigerian air force is investigating the fatal loss of one of its ATR 42 twin-turboprops “during a routine mission” on 5 October.

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2026-10-09T01:25:37.002012-07:00

Estonia’s KrattWorks develops Shahed-like dummy drone for target practice

France leases Falcon 8X to cover gov't fleet maintenance

Airbus exploring drone teaming/connectivity to build on success of H225M Super Puma

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Four: Space Commands, Nuclear Power and the Rules of the Moon

UK and Germany Commit to Deeper Space Cooperation, with SaxaVord at the Centre

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Intelligence for space, not just space for intelligence

Pentagon, Lockheed weigh multi-year F-35 production, sustainment deal

Nigerian air force investigates fatal loss of ATR 42MP Surveyor

Estonia’s KrattWorks crafting Shahed-like dummy drone for target practice

Pentagon, Lockheed weigh multi-year F-35 production, sustainment deal

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Four: Space Commands, Nuclear Power and the Rules of the Moon

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Intelligence for space, not just space for intelligence

UK and Germany Commit to Deeper Space Cooperation, with SaxaVord at the Centre

France leases Falcon 8X to cover gov't fleet maintenance

Kawasaki expects strong growth in uncrewed aircraft, small engines

Europe’s Space Defenses Fall Just Shy of Weaponization

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Romania signs €757 million deal for 12 Airbus H225M helicopters

At IAC 2026, Türkiye pitches space partnerships, independent access and homegrown satellite capability

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