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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

US Navy accepts first C-130J-30 for conversion into E-130J Phoenix II nuclear command aircraft

The U.S. Navy has accepted the first newly built C-130J-30 Super Hercules from Lockheed Martin for conversion into the E-130J Phoenix II. The aircraft will support the TACAMO mission, providing strategic command, control and communications in support of U.S. nuclear forces.

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2026-10-18T02:04:37.094318-07:00

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Reuters

Poland scrambles aircraft as Russia launches strikes on Ukraine, Polish military says

By Reuters: The Polish Air ‌Force was conducting preventive operations related to Russian missile attacks on Ukraine on Sunday, the Polish ⁠Armed Forces said on X.

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2026-10-18T02:04:27.170555-07:00

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Axios • Thomas Novelly

Russia nears U.S. satellite, raising alarm about intent

By Axios: The satellite is part of a constellation that supports Ukraine's military.

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2026-10-17T19:28:25.961773-07:00

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Inflight Online • Satu Dahl

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2026-10-17T11:49:02.866413-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Drone TFR Takes Effect for Entire U.S.-Mexico Border

By Flying Magazine: The U.S. Transportation, Defense, and Homeland Security Departments created the TFR to counter “illicit cartel activity” and other drone threats.

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2026-10-17T05:04:35.907154-07:00

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

Washington Post • Mary Ilyushina

As Ukraine worries about Starlink access, Russia is developing a system to match it

By Washington Post: Kyiv is pushing President Donald Trump for continued access to the military version of Elon Musk’s satellite internet service.

Bloomberg

SpaceX Starlink Cuts Hobbled Ukraine Before Russian Bombardment

The Hill

Ukraine faces grim question of whether it can take on Russia without US backing

Also: Axios, satnews.com, prm.ua, counteroffensive.news, Live and Let's Fly, ANI News Agency, Seeking Alpha and 8 more

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2026-10-17T02:04:32.003956-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

F-22 pilot commands YFQ-44A autonomous combat drone in flight for first time

By Air Data News: A US Air Force F-22 Raptor pilot has directed an Anduril YFQ-44A Fury Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) during flight for the first time, demonstrating how crewed fighters could command autonomous aircraft during combat missions.

interestingengineering.com

In a first, an F-22 Pilot commands a combat drone from the cockpit

defensemirror.com

U.S. Air Force Tests F-22 Raptor's Control of Anduril YFQ-44A 'Fury' Autonomous Combat Drone

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2026-10-17T00:04:28.972505-07:00

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The Hill • Alexander Bolton

Tillis calls on Pentagon inspector general to investigate Ukraine’s Starshield loss

By The Hill: Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) says he and his Senate colleagues will ask the Defense Department’s inspector general to investigate Ukraine’s sudden loss of access to the military version of Starlink, known as Starshield, which hampered Ukraine’s ability to intercept Russian drones.

Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: Order to limit Starshield for Ukraine came from inside White House, sources say

Wall Street Journal

Ukraine Says New Limits on Starlink Are Disrupting Its Military Operations

Also: The Atlantic, Washington Post, politico.eu, DefenseNews.com, European Spaceflight, The War Zone, The Telegraph, defence-blog.com, Air Data News, SpaceWatch Global, CNBC, New York Times and 334 more

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2026-10-15T05:35:59.640245-07:00

US Navy accepts first C-130J-30 for conversion into E-130J Phoenix II nuclear command aircraft

Poland scrambles aircraft as Russia launches strikes on Ukraine, Polish military says

Russia nears U.S. satellite, raising alarm about intent

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Drone TFR Takes Effect for Entire U.S.-Mexico Border

As Ukraine worries about Starlink access, Russia is developing a system to match it

SpaceX Starlink Cuts Hobbled Ukraine Before Russian Bombardment

Ukraine faces grim question of whether it can take on Russia without US backing

F-22 pilot commands YFQ-44A autonomous combat drone in flight for first time

In a first, an F-22 Pilot commands a combat drone from the cockpit

U.S. Air Force Tests F-22 Raptor's Control of Anduril YFQ-44A 'Fury' Autonomous Combat Drone

Tillis calls on Pentagon inspector general to investigate Ukraine’s Starshield loss

EXCLUSIVE: Order to limit Starshield for Ukraine came from inside White House, sources say

Ukraine Says New Limits on Starlink Are Disrupting Its Military Operations

First C-130J delivered for conversion into US Navy's E-130J nuclear command aircraft

Poland scrambles aircraft as Russia launches strikes on Ukraine, Polish military says

Russia nears U.S. satellite, raising alarm about intent

One moment, please...

Drone TFR Takes Effect for Entire U.S.-Mexico Border

As Ukraine worries about Starlink access, Russia is developing a system to match it

Turkish Aerospace expands Anka 3 production with new line for upgraded drone

First C-130J For Navy’s New E-130J Phoenix II Ballistic Submarine Communications Fleet Delivered

The Army's Plan For Employing LUCAS Kamikaze Drones Against Its Adversaries

Families wait for answers after Nigerian military plane crash

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

US Navy takes delivery of first C-130J-30 for E-130J TACAMO nuclear command aircraft

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