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DefenseNews.com • Jaroslaw Adamowski

Poland’s military selects SATIM for automated SAR analysis as SkyFi adds SatVu thermal imagery

Poland’s Ministry of National Defence has contracted SATIM to provide software that automates analysis of satellite radar imagery, supporting intelligence collection through the MikroSAR program. Separately, Earth-intelligence platform SkyFi has integrated British company SatVu’s high-resolution thermal imagery, expanding the commercial data available through its platform.

Also: SpaceWatch Africa

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2026-11-12T09:05:11.481440-08:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

New Facilities To Pump Out Upgraded F/A-18E/F Super Hornets Eyed By Navy

By The War Zone: The Navy is looking to bolster capacity to make major modifications to F/A-18E/Fs and EA-18Gs amid shifting production priorities.

1 Source

2026-11-12T09:35:43.298007-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Zelenskyy says Starshield speed cap returns, hindering Russian drone interceptions

By AeroTime: Ukraine says Starshield terminals again lose connectivity above 161 km/h, complicating the interception of Russian jet-powered drones.

Wall Street Journal

Ukraine Says Its Military Starlink Is Disrupted Again, Hurting Defenses

Reuters

SpaceX plans over $74 billion investment in Texas, Arizona AI campuses

Also: CNBC, Axios, SpaceNews.com, Kyiv Independent, Ars Technica, Bloomberg, politico.eu, militarnyi.com, pro.payloadspace.com, tass.com, NBC News, France 24 and 15 more

46 Sources

2026-11-12T01:49:22.914052-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

SpaceNews.com • Mustafa Bilal

Connectivity and control: why militaries relying on Starlink need end-use agreements

By SpaceNews.com: A military that relies on a foreign company for its satellite communications gives up a great degree of control over its own operations.

Wall Street Journal

Ukraine Says Its Military Starlink Is Disrupted Again, Hurting Defenses

Reuters

SpaceX plans over $74 billion investment in Texas, Arizona AI campuses

Also: CNBC, Axios, Kyiv Independent, AeroTime, Ars Technica, Bloomberg, politico.eu, militarnyi.com, pro.payloadspace.com, tass.com, NBC News, France 24 and 15 more

46 Sources

2026-11-12T06:20:43.442960-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Policy

Breaking Defense • Col. Dustin Thomas, Maj. Aubry J. Eaton

Cry ‘drone,’ and let slip the fruit flies of war

By Breaking Defense: The US military should focus on building drones that evolve so quickly an adversary's defenses become obsolete before they can be deployed, two Air Force officers argue.

1 Source

2026-11-12T08:40:39.620484-08:00

Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

Axios • Thomas Novelly

SpaceX congressional scrutiny looms

By Axios: How the military became so reliant on SpaceX may itself be an area of inquiry, sources say.

1 Source

2026-11-12T07:29:21.799841-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Middle East Africa Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

US military to test autonomous Cessna Caravan for casualty evacuation in Morocco

By AeroTime: AFRICOM has hired Merlin to demonstrate an autonomous Cessna Grand Caravan casualty evacuation mission in Morocco, with a flight planned for December 2026.

Unmanned Airspace

AeroVironment receives USD405 million international order for LOCUST X3 laser systems

aviationnews.eu

Boston-Based Merlin to Test Autonomous Cessna Caravan for US Africa Command

Also: eVTOL Insights, Satellite Evolution, militarnyi.com, newsable.asianetnews.com, defence-blog.com, Defense Daily, Seeking Alpha and 3 more

15 Sources

2026-11-12T03:49:19.188100-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Supply Chain Defense Industry & Major Contractors Space Defense & Militarization

Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense

Rethinking the pipeline for critical defense electronics

By Breaking Defense: How adaptable RF technology, resilient supply chains and proven designs can accelerate production of critical defense electronics for space, electronic warfare and counter-UAS systems.

1 Source

2026-11-12T06:05:39.189523-08:00

Poland’s military selects SATIM for automated SAR analysis as SkyFi adds SatVu thermal imagery

New Facilities To Pump Out Upgraded F/A-18E/F Super Hornets Eyed By Navy

Zelenskyy says Starshield speed cap returns, hindering Russian drone interceptions

Ukraine Says Its Military Starlink Is Disrupted Again, Hurting Defenses

SpaceX plans over $74 billion investment in Texas, Arizona AI campuses

Connectivity and control: why militaries relying on Starlink need end-use agreements

Ukraine Says Its Military Starlink Is Disrupted Again, Hurting Defenses

SpaceX plans over $74 billion investment in Texas, Arizona AI campuses

Cry ‘drone,’ and let slip the fruit flies of war

SpaceX congressional scrutiny looms

US military to test autonomous Cessna Caravan for casualty evacuation in Morocco

AeroVironment receives USD405 million international order for LOCUST X3 laser systems

Boston-Based Merlin to Test Autonomous Cessna Caravan for US Africa Command

Rethinking the pipeline for critical defense electronics

New Facilities To Pump Out Upgraded F/A-18E/F Super Hornets Eyed By Navy

Poland’s Military Taps SATIM to Analyze Satellite Imagery

Cry ‘drone,’ and let slip the fruit flies of war

SpaceX congressional scrutiny looms

Rethinking the pipeline for critical defense electronics

Connectivity and control: why militaries relying on Starlink need end-use agreements

Drone Startup Uforce Valued at $6 Billion With UK Wealth Fund Backing

Caltech tests in-space robotic assembly on Momentus spacecraft

York Space expands into unmanned ground systems with acquisition of Outlook Industries

Russia Reportedly Loses Three Aircraft and Seven Crew Members During Ukrainian Drone Attack

USAF relocates tankers from RAF Mildenhall amid reported Iran-linked threat

USAF relocates tankers from RAF Mildenhall amid reported Iran-linked threat

France awards Airbus and Thales €1.5B+ contract for next-generation military imaging satellites

DARPA’s NOM4D robot completes first autonomous orbital structure assembly, advancing prospects for giant space telescopes and so

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