Defense News

Aircraft Carrier UAV Development & Drone Programs BAE Systems

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Royal Navy tests strike and support drones aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth, expanding carrier air wing

The Royal Navy has launched BAE Systems Nyan one-way-effectors from HMS Queen Elizabeth in its first carrier-based strike-drone trials, while TEKEVER’s AR5 demonstrated carrier takeoff and landing. The tests also included an uncrewed logistics platform, advancing development of a more hybrid shipborne air wing.

Naval News • Naval News Staff

Strike drones launched from British aircraft carrier for the first time

The Independent • Anna Loren

Royal Navy launches strike drones from aircraft carrier for first time

5 Sources

2026-11-06T10:55:58.836886-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Policy

Breaking Defense • Barry Rosenberg

Europe's airpower future is taking shape, but not as originally planned

By Breaking Defense: Europe's airpower strategy is shifting as the FCAS program falters, GCAP advances and collaborative combat aircraft reshape the future of European fighter fleets.

1 Source

2026-11-06T10:04:45.502305-08:00

Helicopter Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Deals

The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Russian Mi-28 Attack Helicopters Are Now Firing Cruise Missiles

By The War Zone: New footage highlights Russia’s push to field lower-cost standoff weapons from unconventional platforms. New footage highlights Russia’s push to field low-cost standoff weapons from unconventional platforms.

Also: Economic Times

2 Sources

2026-11-06T09:35:34.926726-08:00

North America Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Policy

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Canada facing ‘knife-edge timeline’ to replace Hornets as F-35 purchase remains in limbo

By FlightGlobal: Final decision needed soon, as air force prepares for future beyond 'increasingly operationally irrelevant' CF-18 fleet.

Also: defenceobserver.ca and Aviation Week

3 Sources

2026-11-06T08:00:39.135579-08:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Policy

DefenseNews.com • Ben Murray

BCE Consulting outlines the critical elements of layered air defense architecture

By DefenseNews.com: What does the future of layered air defense look like? BCE Consulting lays out what it will take to protect American forces.

1 Source

2026-11-06T09:45:41.627468-08:00

Israel Middle East Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Deals

Breaking Defense • Seth J. Frantzman

Cut to US aid would impact Israeli acquisition timelines, spending: Analysts

By Breaking Defense: Israel is actively seeking more Apache helicopters, F-15 and F-35 fighter jets and munitions.

1 Source

2026-11-06T09:04:45.168980-08:00

Viasat Satellite Space Force Space Defense & Militarization

Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Key Space Force satellites can't talk to each other, likely requiring $1B solution: Sources

By Breaking Defense: To translate between the SpaceX-built SDN Backbone and other Pentagon communications and missile tracking satellites, sources said the Space Force is eyeing 12 or 13 Space Exchange Point birds.

SpaceNews.com

Viasat wins Space Force network operations contract worth up to $450 million

Breaking Defense

DoD taps Viasat to field operations 'center' for Golden Dome satellite data relay network

Also: satelit.web.id, insidedefense.com, Defense Daily, satelit.web.id and Defense Scoop

8 Sources

2026-11-06T06:28:44.525483-08:00

Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Defense & Militarization Policy & Regulation

SpaceNews.com • Qurat-Ul-Ain Shabbir

Protection or preparation for attack? Counterspace capabilities, international law and nuclear command and control

By SpaceNews.com: Space militarization is not new, but its pace and breadth have increased sharply. The Secure World Foundation’s 2026 assessment documents counterspace capabilities being developed by 13 countries across five categories as of Feb.

1 Source

2026-11-06T08:49:03.740350-08:00

Royal Navy tests strike and support drones aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth, expanding carrier air wing

Strike drones launched from British aircraft carrier for the first time

Royal Navy launches strike drones from aircraft carrier for first time

Europe's airpower future is taking shape, but not as originally planned

Russian Mi-28 Attack Helicopters Are Now Firing Cruise Missiles

Canada facing ‘knife-edge timeline’ to replace Hornets as F-35 purchase remains in limbo

BCE Consulting outlines the critical elements of layered air defense architecture

Cut to US aid would impact Israeli acquisition timelines, spending: Analysts

Key Space Force satellites can't talk to each other, likely requiring $1B solution: Sources

Viasat wins Space Force network operations contract worth up to $450 million

DoD taps Viasat to field operations 'center' for Golden Dome satellite data relay network

Protection or preparation for attack? Counterspace capabilities, international law and nuclear command and control

Uncrewed Nyan, AR5 trials advance UK Royal Navy’s hybrid carrier air wing development

Europe's airpower future is taking shape, but not as originally planned

BCE Consulting outlines the critical elements of layered air defense architecture

Russian Mi-28 Attack Helicopters Are Now Firing Cruise Missiles

Cut to US aid would impact Israeli acquisition timelines, spending: Analysts

Protection or preparation for attack? Counterspace capabilities, international law and nuclear command and control

AST SpaceMobile Joins U.S. Space Force Program to Advance Space-Based Sensing

The Navy’s trainer is now the biggest test of the Pentagon’s acquisition reform efforts

Boeing’s Sixth-Generation Fighter Wins Mark a Seismic Shift for U.S. Defense

Pentagon Taps Robotics Startup in Push for Cheap Attack Drones

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RIAT to leave RAF Fairford for MOD Boscombe Down from 2027

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