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DefenseNews.com • Cristina Stassis

German CH-47F pilots train on U.S. Army simulators ahead of fleet delivery

German Air Force pilots are using the U.S. Army’s flight-simulator complex to prepare for the arrival of Germany’s CH-47F Block II Chinook fleet. The training gives crews a chance to build familiarity with the helicopter before the new aircraft enter German service.

Also: Army Times and Military Times

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2026-10-08T06:45:37.376725-07:00

Satellite Europe North America Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

Bloomberg • John Gittelsohn

Defense Startup Raises $30 Million to Launch ‘Bodyguards in Space’

By Bloomberg: Fortastra, a Southern California-based startup led by a former SpaceX engineer, has closed a $30 million fundraising round to provide “bodyguards in space” that can help protect civilian and defense satellites.

Also: Payload, startuprise.io and resiliencemedia.co

4 Sources

2026-10-08T06:05:48.696909-07:00

Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

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France to start training Ukrainian pilots on Rafale warplanes in November, minister says

By DefenseNews.com: France will begin training Ukrainian pilots on the Rafale fighter jet next month, Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin told lawmakers on Thursday.

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2026-10-08T06:45:37.782244-07:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons

Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense

Weaponizing the supply chain for a liquid-fueled howitzer-fired munition that flies 150 km

By Breaking Defense: Tiberius Aerospace discusses SCEPTRE, a liquid-fueled ramjet munition designed to launch from a 155mm howitzer and strike targets 150 km away.

1 Source

2026-10-08T06:05:09.047542-07:00

Satellite Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Fortastra closes $30 million Series A round

By SpaceNews.com: SAN FRANCISCO – Fortastra, a Los Angeles startup developing maneuverable spacecraft for on-orbit security, raised $30 million in a Series A investment round announced Oct.

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2026-10-08T06:10:40.043641-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Policy

Reuters

UK PM Burnham says he is open to Germany joining GCAP fighter programme

By Reuters: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK ‌was open to Germany joining the GCAP programme, a partnership between Britain, Italy and Japan to build a new fighter jet, after he met Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Thursday.

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2026-10-08T05:04:41.642790-07:00

Satellite Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Space Defense & Militarization

CNBC • Elsa Ohlen

Russia, China hypersonic missile threats fuel need for space defense, satellite CEO says

By CNBC: Space-based systems could detect and track incoming missile threats and intercept them either from land or space.

1 Source

2026-10-08T05:04:58.585756-07:00

Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Glaring Lack Of Investment In Aircraft Shelters Highlighted By B-1B’s Sudden Retreat From U.K. Airbase

By The War Zone: At this point, it could take a disaster for the USAF to invest in giving its prized assets sitting in the open on flightline physical cover from drone attacks.

Also: Wall Street Journal, Breaking Defense and The Hill

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2026-10-07T11:28:56.532507-07:00

German CH-47F pilots train on U.S. Army simulators ahead of fleet delivery

Defense Startup Raises $30 Million to Launch ‘Bodyguards in Space’

France to start training Ukrainian pilots on Rafale warplanes in November, minister says

Weaponizing the supply chain for a liquid-fueled howitzer-fired munition that flies 150 km

Fortastra closes $30 million Series A round

UK PM Burnham says he is open to Germany joining GCAP fighter programme

Russia, China hypersonic missile threats fuel need for space defense, satellite CEO says

Glaring Lack Of Investment In Aircraft Shelters Highlighted By B-1B’s Sudden Retreat From U.K. Airbase

German pilots prepare for CH‑47F fleet with US Army flight simulator

France to start training Ukrainian pilots on Rafale warplanes in November, minister says

Defense Startup Raises $30 Million to Launch ‘Bodyguards in Space’

Fortastra closes $30 million Series A round

Weaponizing the supply chain for a liquid-fueled howitzer-fired munition that flies 150 km

Russia, China hypersonic missile threats fuel need for space defense, satellite CEO says

Suspected Iranian Drone Plot in U.K. Raises Security Questions at Western Bases

After B-1's leave England, analysts point to limited options, importance of base defense

Dutch firm uses AI to help drone systems 'talk' on Ukraine's battlefield

Indonesia to get first Chinese J-10s in 6 months: reports

British Airways to remove 52 seats in major A380 cabin overhaul, expanding premium economy and business class

Romania signs €757 million deal for 12 Airbus H225M helicopters

Boeing wins $14.7 billion, seven-year Lockheed Martin contract to triple PAC-3 MSE seeker output

At IAC 2026, Türkiye pitches space partnerships, independent access and homegrown satellite capability

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