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U.S. Air Force trains with Paladin counter-drone net gun as AUSA showcases new drone defenses

The Air Force trained with Zone 5 Technologies’ Paladin counter-drone multirotor at MacDill Air Force Base on Oct. 8. At AUSA 2026, exhibitors also highlighted new drones and personal protection, including a semiautomatic grenade launcher and an aim-assist system for shooting down drones.

Also: defence-blog.com and news.ssbcrack.com

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2026-10-26T07:00:38.100038-07:00

Leadership L3Harris Defense Industry & Major Contractors Commercial Space

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Bloomberg • Sana Pashankar

Sierra Space Hires CFO From L3 Harris to Help With Defense Pivot

By Bloomberg: Sierra Space Corp. has appointed a new chief financial officer, Daniel Gittsovich, who most recently served as CFO of the missile solutions unit at L3Harris Technologies Inc.

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2026-10-26T07:05:23.319975-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs

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Breaking Defense

Is the Pentagon’s demand signal for drones working? It depends on who you ask.

By Breaking Defense: “There's a lot of positive signaling, but we need to see the whites of the eyes: We need to see sustained, normalized demand,” said James Slider, CEO of Performance Drone Works.

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2026-10-26T07:35:52.084062-07:00

Europe Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

SpaceNews.com • Daniel Molland

The UK has finally nailed the vocabulary of orbital warfare. Now it needs a playbook.

By SpaceNews.com: The past year has changed how the British government talks about space. The Strategic Defence Review put space on par with land, sea and air as a warfighting domain.

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2026-10-26T05:15:46.588432-07:00

Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

Washington Post • DT Thompson

War in space? The U.S. has to be ready.

By Washington Post: American forces must be prepared to fight and win in every theater.

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2026-10-26T05:04:42.547189-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

SpaceWatch Global • Christophe Bosquillon

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE – COSMOS 2612 vs ICEYE-X36: Washington Spoke. Where Was NATO?

By SpaceWatch Global: Cosmos 2612 came dangerously close to ICEYE-X36. Christophe Bosquillon examines the Russian RPO, Western response and what it means for NATO deterrence in space.

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2026-10-26T02:34:57.059826-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Asia-Pacific (APAC)

AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Philippines probes fatal SF-260 midair collision that killed four PAF pilots

By AeroTime: The Philippine Air Force has grounded its SF-260 fleet as defense officials investigate a training collision that killed four pilots at Fernando Air Base.

Also: defensemirror.com

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2026-10-26T02:34:24.673573-07:00

Financial Times

2026-10-25T04:15:03.742693-07:00

U.S. Air Force trains with Paladin counter-drone net gun as AUSA showcases new drone defenses

Sierra Space Hires CFO From L3 Harris to Help With Defense Pivot

Is the Pentagon’s demand signal for drones working? It depends on who you ask.

The UK has finally nailed the vocabulary of orbital warfare. Now it needs a playbook.

War in space? The U.S. has to be ready.

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE – COSMOS 2612 vs ICEYE-X36: Washington Spoke. Where Was NATO?

Philippines probes fatal SF-260 midair collision that killed four PAF pilots

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

Airbus to discuss GPAC fighter opportunities with BAE Systems: FT

Airbus and BAE reportedly set for talks over role in GCAP fighter program

Is the Pentagon’s demand signal for drones working? It depends on who you ask.

Sierra Space Hires CFO From L3 Harris to Help With Defense Pivot

Semiautomatic grenade launcher and aim-assist for shooting down drones | Highlights from AUSA 2026

The UK has finally nailed the vocabulary of orbital warfare. Now it needs a playbook.

War in space? The U.S. has to be ready.

4 Takeaways: Why Future Space Architectures Must Evolve Beyond Today’s Assumptions

4 Takeaways: Why Future Space Architectures Must Evolve Beyond Today’s Assumptions

DefTech Day 2026 - Daniel Seidel of LiveEO on Germany’s First Truly Sovereign Imagery Capability

Airbus says it can deliver A400Ms to Poland before 2030

Nigerian air force outlines fleet development plans

Ukraine says Starlink restored after 10-day disruption as allies seek alternatives

Ukraine says Starlink restored after 10-day disruption as allies seek alternatives

Midair collision kills four Philippine Air Force pilots; SF-260 fleet grounded

Space Force seeks more satellite-jamming equipment as U.S. services expand space-warfare capabilities

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