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Via Satellite • Tereza Pultarova

Russia’s RASSVET LEO deployment sharpens calls for Europe to reduce reliance on U.S. space security

As Russia begins deploying its RASSVET low Earth orbit constellation, defense experts warn that Europe remains too dependent on the United States for space security. The deployment highlights a strategic gap as Europe confronts growing pressure to strengthen its own space capabilities.

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2026-10-07T09:08:44.640834-07:00

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Breaking Defense

From directed energy to AI and hardening, JIATF-401 is widening counter-UAS options

By Breaking Defense: JIATF-401 is expanding counter-UAS options with directed energy, AI, kinetic and non-kinetic systems, and hardening to counter evolving drone threats.

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2026-10-07T10:05:49.412442-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Airbus Helicopters’ Racer demonstrator speeds through nap-of-the-earth testing

By FlightGlobal: Recent activity also involved military pilots completing low-level assessment. Airbus Helicopters’ high-speed Racer demonstrator has conducted a fresh series of flights to showcase its performance in challenging operational conditions.

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2026-10-07T10:07:04.183389-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. military GPS upgrades stretching into 2040s

By SpaceNews.com: GTON — Some U.S. military aircraft and ground vehicles may not be fully equipped with modernized navigation systems until the 2040s or later, a government watchdog said Oct.

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2026-10-07T10:20:41.200115-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

European Defense Now Takes Center Stage

By Via Satellite: Magazine European Defense Now Takes Center Stage By Mark Holmes Wednesday, October 7, 2026 I was at the first-ever UK Space Power event in mid-September and it struck me how elevated the conversations around space defense have become now.

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2026-10-07T09:15:28.371548-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Romania confirms SAFE-backed order for 12 H225M helicopters

By FlightGlobal: Bucharest had in June signaled intention to order new Caracal fleet alongside technology transfer agreement. Romania has confirmed an order for 12 Airbus Helicopters H225M heavy-twins, with the government-to-government deal with France to be funded through the European Commission’s SAFE financing programme.

Breaking Defense

Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M multirole helicopters

AeroTime

Romania orders 12 Airbus H225Ms to start replacing its Pumas

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2026-10-07T05:06:02.550274-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Germany’s Push to Boost its Space Defense Capabilities

By Via Satellite: Key stakeholders in Germany's space industry weigh in on Germany’s work to increase space capabilities to protect its Eastern flank.

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2026-10-07T09:08:41.268339-07:00

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