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Satellite   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Axios • Colin Demarest, Thomas Novelly

Ukraine advances sovereign satcom options as Starlink disruptions spur European alternatives

Iceye and Nokia say they intend to provide Ukraine with secure satellite communications, while Ukrainian firm HIMERA and Denmark’s GomSpace have begun testing OBRIA NANO, a satellite for a planned independent network. The efforts come as Kyiv faces Starshield disruptions and seeks reliable communications for national security.

Also: Corporate Jet Investor, Aviation Week and defence-industry.eu
2026-10-28T02:17:37.348674-07:00
Space Force   Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Germany Stops Whispering About Space Defence

By SpaceWatch Global: Germany’s Air Force chief: “If attacked, we will strike back.” Torsten Kriening on the new space doctrine, the €35bn and the missing red lines.

2026-10-28T02:55:09.422977-07:00
North America   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters • Mike Stone

US rocket motor maker with Trump family ties valued at $1.4 billion

By Reuters: Donald Trump Jr.-backed defense startup Firehawk Defense was valued at more than $1.4 billion in a new financing round, it said ​on Wednesday, as private capital seeks to profit from shortages ‌in tactical munitions.

Also: Defense Daily
2026-10-28T03:04:36.422813-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
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Bloomberg • Kollen Post

Zelenskyy Urges Hegseth to Speed Up Release of Patriot Missiles

By Bloomberg: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to sign deals ordering the transfer of Patriot air-defense missiles from third countries to Kyiv before winter.

Also: Kyiv Independent and tass.com
2026-10-28T02:05:11.639198-07:00
China   Satellite   Space Force   LEO   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

China has tripled its satellite fleet since 2018 as expansion continues: DIA

By Breaking Defense: WASHINGTON — A new report by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) finds that China has tripled its fleet of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) satellites since 2018 and continues to expand capabilities to detect, track and target US and allied forces on the ground and at sea.

Also: The War Zone and The Aviationist
2026-10-27T14:04:46.164958-07:00