Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Defense Policy  
Seeking Alpha • Rob Williams

U.S. weighs sanctions, cyber ops, Starlink terminals and military steps as Iran protests deepen

The White House is considering a package of responses to nationwide protests in Iran — sanctions, cyber operations, targeted military options and delivery of satellite‑internet terminals (including Starlink) to help Iranians skirt an internet blackout. Officials say measures aim to sustain civilian connectivity while constraining regime capabilities.

Also: The Verge, Sky News, Jerusalem Post and ANI News Agency
2026-01-11T09:08:46.672814-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Dassault Aviation   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
dassault-aviation.com

Dassault Leads $200M Series B in Harmattan AI to Accelerate Controlled Autonomy for Combat Aviation

By dassault-aviation.com: Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the integration of controlled autonomy and AI technologies into combat aviation systems.

Also: edrmagazine.eu, GlobeNewswire and aeromorning.com
2026-01-11T22:52:34.837852-08:00
Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Elbit secures $275m Asia-Pacific helicopter protection contract

By FlightGlobal: Elbit Systems has secured $275 million in contracts from an undisclosed Asia-Pacific nation to supply helicopter self-protection systems over five years, coinciding with major upgrade efforts for South Korea's rotorcraft fleet.

Also: Seeking Alpha and edrmagazine.eu
2026-01-12T00:17:15.204003-08:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The Hill • Filip Timotija

Russia says nuclear-capable hypersonic missile used against Ukraine

By The Hill: The Russian military said Friday that it launched its nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile in its attack on Ukraine, in retaliation for what Russia said was Kyiv’s drone strike against one o….

Also: The Independent
2026-01-11T10:53:41.768671-08:00
Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

Sweden to pledge $1.6B for air defense systems

By AeroTime: Sweden will invest aroud $1.6 billion) in strengthening its air defense capabilities with a specific focus on safeguarding critical infrastructure.

Also: Space Daily
2026-01-11T08:28:44.881024-08:00