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Financial Times

Airbus and BAE to discuss Airbus role in GCAP as Germany weighs joining fighter program

Airbus and BAE Systems executives are expected to discuss a potential role for Airbus in the Global Combat Air Programme, the next-generation fighter effort led by the UK, Italy and Japan. The talks could shape Germany’s options after the collapse of its rival FCAS partnership with France and Spain.

2026-10-25T04:15:03.742693-07:00
Space Force   ULA   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force shifts missile-warning, cislunar missions from Vulcan to Falcon Heavy

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force shifted a next-generation missile warning satellite and a payload stack associated with an experimental cislunar surveillance mission from United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket to SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, part of a broader reshuffling of military launches prompted by delays with Vulcan.

2026-10-24T14:10:38.858633-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Bloomberg • Daryna Krasnolutska, Kira Zavyalova

Ukraine Says Restrictions on Starlink Speed Have Been Lifted

By Bloomberg: Ukraine said limits on the speed of its SpaceX Starlink terminal connections had been lifted in overnight testing, a move that may ease the latest tensions between Kyiv and Washington.

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2026-10-24T02:04:56.146970-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Elon Musk says Ukraine ‘violated Starlink terms’ as full speed service returns

By AeroTime: Elon Musk has said that Ukraine "violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive drone strikes to kill" and that "loophole" was closed last week.

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2026-10-25T05:34:19.266373-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Reuters

Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in training accident

By Reuters: Two Philippine Air Force trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight ​at an air base south of ‌the capital Manila, killing four pilots, the military said on Saturday.

Also: aviationnews.eu, newsable.asianetnews.com and CNA
2026-10-24T01:04:28.705165-07:00
F-16   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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CNBC • Elsa Ohlen

Defense giant Saab sees orders triple after Gripen fighter jet deal with Ukraine

By CNBC: European governments race to turn defense spending pledges into military capability, boosting companies' order books.

Also: DefenseNews.com, Bloomberg, aviationnews.eu, Reuters, defaeroreport.com, The Hill, FlightGlobal, Air Data News, Wall Street Journal, Air & Space Forces Mag, Aviation Week, The War Zone and 38 more
2026-10-22T23:04:31.442913-07:00
China   Satellite   Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches highly retrograde Yaogan-50 spy satellite, Long March 4B lofts six further Yaogan spacecraft

By SpaceNews.com: China conducted a pair of launches Friday, first sending a new retrograde spy bird into orbit, and following up with two sets of Yaogan triplets.

2026-10-24T01:49:02.512108-07:00