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UAV Development & Drone Programs

DefenseNews.com • Daniel Terrill

Vector introduces Warfighter’s Stack one-way attack drone package

Vector introduced a ready-to-go one-way attack drone package called the Warfighter’s Stack. The company says it includes the drone, an HV-ESAD to hold an explosive payload, and a remote control; the announcement identifies the package’s components but provides no further performance or procurement details.

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2026-11-05T12:55:40.968325-08:00

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DefenseNews.com • Cristina Stassis

Popular military air show permanently pulled from RAF Fairford after suspected terror threat

By DefenseNews.com: Over a month after a suspected Iranian plot on RAF Fairford, organizers of the world's largest military air show announced its permanent departure to MOD Boscombe Down.

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2026-11-05T13:04:03.425834-08:00

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Breaking Defense

The push to give dismounted forces direct access to LEO and MEO networks

By Breaking Defense: Discover how Tampa Microwave, a Thales company, is advancing tactical SATCOM to provide secure, reliable mobile connectivity for dismounted military forces.

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2026-11-05T13:04:37.492151-08:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

SES Sees Aviation, Defense Momentum Drive Modest Q3 Revenue Growth

By Via Satellite: Growth in aviation and defense pushed SES’s Networks segment 6% revenue growth in the third quarter on a like-for-like (LFL) basis, as overall revenue grew by a modest 4.2% year-over-year.

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-11-05T13:05:21.459486-08:00

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The War Zone • Howard Altman

This Is The Army's New MALET Kit That Turns Mortars Into Drone-Dropped Weapons

By The War Zone: The clip-on kit is designed to give soldiers a convenient way to rapidly turn existing mortars into small bombs for drones.

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2026-11-05T11:28:31.286342-08:00

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Reuters

New wave of bomb hoaxes hits at least 27 passenger flights across Europe

By Reuters: Hoax bomb threats disrupted at least 27 passenger flights across Europe on Thursday, forcing unplanned landings by some planes and prompting fighter jets to escort or intercept others, in the ‌second such wave this week.

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What do we know about the wave of bomb threats against flights in Europe?

politico.eu

Bomb threats target at least 22 more European flights

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2026-11-05T01:04:27.618062-08:00

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Reuters • Phil Stewart

Ukraine's Starshield contract with US expires next year, diplomat says

By Reuters: Ukraine's contract with the US government for access to its Starshield satellite network expires next year and Kyiv is urgently seeking ‌to start talks on a new one, a senior Ukrainian diplomat said on Thursday.

Also: Breaking Defense, Defense Daily and insidedefense.com

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2026-11-05T10:04:28.243126-08:00

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Breaking Defense • Ashley Roque

Ukraine eyeing new SpaceX Starshield deal by mid-2027, still no answers about October problems

By Breaking Defense: Ukraine needs a new deal with SpaceX for its Starshield capabilities, which could be complicated by last month's issues.

Also: Reuters, Defense Daily and insidedefense.com

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2026-11-05T10:04:41.325999-08:00

Vector introduces Warfighter’s Stack one-way attack drone package

Popular military air show permanently pulled from RAF Fairford after suspected terror threat

The push to give dismounted forces direct access to LEO and MEO networks

SES Sees Aviation, Defense Momentum Drive Modest Q3 Revenue Growth

This Is The Army's New MALET Kit That Turns Mortars Into Drone-Dropped Weapons

New wave of bomb hoaxes hits at least 27 passenger flights across Europe

What do we know about the wave of bomb threats against flights in Europe?

Bomb threats target at least 22 more European flights

Ukraine's Starshield contract with US expires next year, diplomat says

Ukraine eyeing new SpaceX Starshield deal by mid-2027, still no answers about October problems

SES Sees Aviation, Defense Momentum Drive Modest Q3 Revenue Growth

Vector introduces ready-to-go one-way attack drone

Popular military air show permanently pulled from RAF Fairford after suspected terror threat

The push to give dismounted forces direct access to LEO and MEO networks

This Is The Army's New MALET Kit That Turns Mortars Into Drone-Dropped Weapons

Ukraine's Starshield contract with US expires next year, diplomat says

We Now Know Why Sierra Nevada Corp Canned Its Navy Jet Trainer Bid

Eurofighter eyes sales of 200 additional aircraft

National security launch faces a post-Falcon question

Israeli defense company says this trigger is programmed to shoot drones

ArianeGroup and France’s DGA complete second SyLEx sounding-rocket flight, testing technology for M51.4

Saab flight-tests in-house AI agent on Gripen E for beyond-visual-range combat

France qualifies Airbus U010 Aliaca VTOL drone for navy service

France qualifies Airbus U010 Aliaca VTOL drone for navy service

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