Defense News

Satellite Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Axios • Colin Demarest, Thomas Novelly

Ukraine advances sovereign satcom options as Starlink disruptions spur European alternatives

Iceye and Nokia say they intend to provide Ukraine with secure satellite communications, while Ukrainian firm HIMERA and Denmark’s GomSpace have begun testing OBRIA NANO, a satellite for a planned independent network. The efforts come as Kyiv faces Starshield disruptions and seeks reliable communications for national security.

Also: Aviation Week, Corporate Jet Investor and defence-industry.eu

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2026-10-28T02:17:37.348674-07:00

Space Force Europe Defense Budgets & Spending Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Germany Stops Whispering About Space Defence

By SpaceWatch Global: Germany’s Air Force chief: “If attacked, we will strike back.” Torsten Kriening on the new space doctrine, the €35bn and the missing red lines.

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2026-10-28T02:55:09.422977-07:00

Asia-Pacific (APAC) Defense Policy

Breaking Defense • Mike Yeo

Australia pushes to beef up air defenses

By Breaking Defense: Australia expects to select the winning platform for LAND 6504 in late 2027 following a RFP that is expected in the early part of the year.

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2026-10-28T02:04:46.626197-07:00

North America Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

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Reuters

US rocket motor maker with Trump family ties valued at $1.4 billion

By Reuters: Donald Trump Jr.-backed defense startup Firehawk Defense was valued at more than $1.4 billion in a new financing round, it said on Wednesday, as private capital seeks to profit from shortages ‌in tactical munitions.

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2026-10-28T03:04:36.422813-07:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Deals

Bloomberg • Kollen Post

Zelenskyy Urges Hegseth to Speed Up Release of Patriot Missiles

By Bloomberg: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to sign deals ordering the transfer of Patriot air-defense missiles from third countries to Kyiv before winter.

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2026-10-28T02:05:11.639198-07:00

China Satellite Space Force LEO Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

China has tripled its satellite fleet since 2018 as expansion continues: DIA

By Breaking Defense: WASHINGTON — A new report by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) finds that China has tripled its fleet of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) satellites since 2018 and continues to expand capabilities to detect, track and target US and allied forces on the ground and at sea.

Ars Technica

China's top-secret spaceplane can't hide in low-Earth orbit

Also: The War Zone and The Aviationist

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2026-10-27T14:04:46.164958-07:00

aviation Aircraft Carrier Asia-Pacific (APAC)

The War Zone • Ian Ellis-Jones

Where Are The Aircraft Carriers?: October 27, 2026

By The War Zone: The Makin Island amphibious ready group pulls into Yokosuka a week behind the Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group, as the carrier's jets conduct a simulated strike during exercise Keen Sword 27.

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2026-10-27T17:04:57.390182-07:00

aviation Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Retired KC-10A Starts New Life After Boneyard

By Flying Magazine: Ex-military KC-10 is owned by Omega Aerial Refueling Services, which provides contracted air-to-air refueling services.

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2026-10-27T12:04:56.727449-07:00

Ukraine advances sovereign satcom options as Starlink disruptions spur European alternatives

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Germany Stops Whispering About Space Defence

Australia pushes to beef up air defenses

US rocket motor maker with Trump family ties valued at $1.4 billion

Zelenskyy Urges Hegseth to Speed Up Release of Patriot Missiles

China has tripled its satellite fleet since 2018 as expansion continues: DIA

China's top-secret spaceplane can't hide in low-Earth orbit

Where Are The Aircraft Carriers?: October 27, 2026

Retired KC-10A Starts New Life After Boneyard

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Germany Stops Whispering About Space Defence

US rocket motor maker with Trump family ties valued at $1.4 billion

Zelenskyy Urges Hegseth to Speed Up Release of Patriot Missiles

Australia pushes to beef up air defenses

Ukraine's Starlink woes spur Europe to look for non-Musk alternatives

Where Are The Aircraft Carriers?: October 27, 2026

US taps Poland to host European PAC-3 missile maintenance facility

France temporarily sends maritime patrol plane to Black Sea after cargo ship attacks

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Saab reveals industrial details of Gripen offer to Canada

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

Philippines grounds SF-260 fleet after training collision kills four pilots

US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $694 million to put once-canceled ARRW hypersonic missile into production

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