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Bloomberg • Andrea Palasciano, Kollen Post

Satellite connectivity disruption sharpens Ukraine’s concern over a wider reduction in US support

An interruption to critical satellite connectivity last month has underscored Ukraine’s exposure to changes in US support. The episode comes as President Donald Trump’s overtures to Russia and perceived weakness leave Kyiv concerned that the disruption could foreshadow a broader pullback.

2026-11-09T04:10:38.384534-08:00
Viasat   Satellite   Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Key Space Force satellites can't talk to each other, likely requiring $1B solution: Sources

By Breaking Defense: To translate between the SpaceX-built SDN Backbone and other Pentagon communications and missile tracking satellites, sources said the Space Force is eyeing 12 or 13 Space Exchange Point birds.

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2026-11-06T06:28:44.525483-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   BAE Systems  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Uncrewed Nyan, AR5 trials advance UK Royal Navy’s hybrid carrier air wing development

By FlightGlobal: Service details recent work conducted using one-way effector and uncrewed logistics platform. The UK Royal Navy (RN) has demonstrated an expansion to its operational Carrier Strike capability, with first trials conducted aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth using Nyan one-way effectors.

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2026-11-06T10:55:58.836886-08:00
Middle East   Helicopter   Sikorsky   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Deals  
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FlightGlobal • Brooke Ingemi

US clears potential $100m APKWS guided rocket sale to Jordan

By FlightGlobal: The US Department of State has approved a potential $100 million sale to Jordan for up to 1,500 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS) guided rockets.

2026-11-06T12:05:23.147864-08:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Policy  
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Bloomberg • Arne Delfs

Germany Sees Fighter Jet Decision by March, Minister Tells Funke

By Bloomberg: German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expects a decision on the formation of a new air combat partnership to jointly build a next-generation fighter jet by the end of March 2027, following the scrapping of the Franco-German FCAS project earlier this year.

2026-11-07T07:04:48.430583-08:00