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politico.eu • Veronika Melkozerova

Ukraine says U.S. intelligence and missile-defense support is wavering as Patriot deliveries stall

Kyiv says access to U.S. satellite intelligence and missile-defense support is becoming less certain, with Patriot interceptor deliveries awaiting Pentagon approval despite European allies having paid for them. Reports also describe a slowdown in Starlink service for Ukrainian forces; the concerns come as Ukraine faces intensified Russian missile and drone attacks ahead of winter.

asiatimes.com • Steve Uhlig

Why Starshield's slowdown really hurts Ukraine

2026-10-20T07:04:52.700064-07:00
F-16   SAAB   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Thailand seeks to accelerate purchase of eight more Gripen E/F fighters

By Air Data News: Royal Thai Air Force wants to include the remaining aircraft in the 2027 budget, earlier than Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) plans to seek funding for eight additional Saab Gripen E/F fighters, a move that would complete the 12-aircraft fleet planned to replace older F-16s.

2026-10-20T07:15:54.663756-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Reuters

EU unveils new Arctic strategy with focus on security

By Reuters: The European Union on Tuesday presented a new Arctic strategy reflecting the region’s importance to security, ‌with pledges to boost satellite surveillance, increase monitoring of undersea cables and help EU members buy icebreakers.

2026-10-20T08:04:31.913235-07:00
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Bloomberg • Edward Ludlow, Rebecca Torrence

ASI Hits $3 Billion Valuation in $325 Million Round Led by Spark

By Bloomberg: Startup ASI raised $325 million in new funding from investors, allowing the company to expand an artificial intelligence system that helps the military, airlines and air-traffic controllers manage assets.

2026-10-20T08:05:26.849507-07:00
Saudi Arabia   Eurofighter   Middle East   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Bloomberg • Alex Wickham

UK to Fly Missions to Defend Saudi Arabia From Houthi Attacks

By Bloomberg: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked the Royal Air Force to fly missions to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks.

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2026-10-20T04:00:42.538324-07:00
MRO   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters • Aatreyee Dasgupta, Mike Stone

Aerospace and military contractors raise 2026 profit forecasts

By Reuters: Northrop Grumman and RTX raised ​their annual profit forecasts on Tuesday, helped by robust demand from military programs that pushed their ‌backlogs to record levels.

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2026-10-20T04:04:31.705661-07:00
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Bloomberg • Kiel Porter

RTX Lifts Outlook on Strong Demand for Missiles and Air Travel

By Bloomberg: RTX Corp. raised its full-year outlook for a third straight quarter as the aerospace and defense manufacturer gets a boost from robust global air travel and rising demand for military hardware.

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2026-10-20T04:05:59.108986-07:00