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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Nigerian air force plans more T129 ATAK helicopters and Aksungur UAVs

The Nigerian air force has outlined acquisition priorities for the coming years, including additional T129 ATAK attack helicopters and Aksungur unmanned aircraft. The plans signal continued investment in rotary-wing and uncrewed capabilities, though the report provides no order quantities or delivery timelines.

Also: Breaking Defense
2026-10-26T01:04:56.160081-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus   BAE Systems  
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Financial Times

Airbus to hold talks with BAE over role in GCAP fighter jet programme

By Financial Times: was $540 now $299 for your first year. Save now on essential digital access to trusted FT journalism on any device. Savings based on monthly annualised price, offer ends 28th October.

2026-10-25T04:15:03.742693-07:00
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
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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, The Independent, ANI News Agency, newsable.asianetnews.com and CNA
2026-10-24T01:04:28.705165-07:00
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
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Bloomberg • Kollen Post

Secretive Ukrainian Deep-Strike Unit Behind Rapid Expansion of Deep-Strike Campaign

By Bloomberg: When he started flying unmanned aircraft in combat, “Ray” was flying some of Ukraine’s earliest mid-range strike drones, on missions of about 100 kilometers with a warhead about the weight of a bowling ball.

2026-10-24T03:04:51.670277-07:00