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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Caltech and Momentus test robotic in-space assembly for DARPA

Caltech and Momentus have made progress testing in-space robotic assembly technology aboard a Momentus spacecraft under a DARPA effort. The work aims to enable the construction of very large structures in orbit, a capability that could change how future space systems are built and deployed.

2026-11-12T06:20:43.342662-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Zelenskyy says Starshield speed cap returns, hindering Russian drone interceptions

By AeroTime: Ukraine says Starshield terminals again lose connectivity above 161 km/h, complicating the interception of Russian jet-powered drones.

Also: Wall Street Journal, SpaceNews.com, Kyiv Independent, Bloomberg, politico.eu, tass.com, NBC News, France 24, BBC, Financial Times and 4 more
2026-11-12T01:49:22.914052-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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SpaceNews.com • Mustafa Bilal

Connectivity and control: why militaries relying on Starlink need end-use agreements

By SpaceNews.com: A military that relies on a foreign company for its satellite communications gives up a great degree of control over its own operations.

Also: Wall Street Journal, Kyiv Independent, AeroTime, Bloomberg, politico.eu, tass.com, NBC News, France 24, BBC, Financial Times and 4 more
2026-11-12T06:20:43.442960-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Middle East   Africa   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

US military to test autonomous Cessna Caravan for casualty evacuation in Morocco

By AeroTime: AFRICOM has hired Merlin to demonstrate an autonomous Cessna Grand Caravan casualty evacuation mission in Morocco, with a flight planned for December 2026.

Also: defence-blog.com, Seeking Alpha, navaltoday.com and newsable.asianetnews.com
2026-11-12T03:49:19.188100-08:00
M&A   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

York Space expands into unmanned ground systems with acquisition of Outlook Industries

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — York Space Systems is buying a small Australian military robot maker, a deal that would take the satellite manufacturer outside the space business and push it toward a broader role as a defense contractor.

Also: SpaceNews.com, Seeking Alpha and Seeking Alpha
2026-11-12T04:49:09.795929-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Europe   M&A   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Bloomberg • Yazhou Sun

Drone Startup Uforce Valued at $6 Billion With UK Wealth Fund Backing

By Bloomberg: The UK National Wealth Fund made its largest defense investment as part of a $700 million financing round for Uforce, a drone startup initially formed in Ukraine.

Also: dronelife.com, Air Data News, FlightGlobal, AeroTime, Unmanned Airspace and 7 more
2026-11-12T01:04:42.142509-08:00
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aviationnews.eu • Rob Vogelaar

Russia Reportedly Loses Three Aircraft and Seven Crew Members During Ukrainian Drone Attack

By aviationnews.eu: Aviation News – Russia reportedly lost three military aircraft and seven crew members during a major Ukrainian drone attack on the Leningrad region on November 11, 2026.

2026-11-11T22:04:55.878008-08:00
aviation   Hydrogen   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
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AINonline • Hanneke Weitering

Hydrogen Aviation Looks to the Ground for Revenue

By AINonline: Hydrogen aviation companies are turning to defense contracts, data center power, and airport ground equipment for near-term revenue while certified hydrogen aircraft slip further into the future, speakers said November 4 at the HySky Society’s Flying Hy 2026 symposium.

2026-11-12T02:05:11.191726-08:00