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UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Bloomberg • Daryna Krasnolutska, Kira Zavyalova

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

Ukraine’s defense minister said military Starlink service was working normally again after restrictions that limited some drone operations, including interception of Russian attack drones. The disruption has renewed efforts by U.S. allies to develop alternatives to SpaceX’s satellite network, which has been critical to Ukraine’s wartime communications.

Wall Street Journal • Daniel Michaels, Sune Engel Rasmussen

U.S. Allies Race to Escape SpaceX’s Orbit

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2026-10-24T02:04:56.146970-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Reuters

Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in training accident

By Reuters: Two Philippine Air Force trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight ​at an air base south of ‌the capital Manila, killing four pilots, the military said on Saturday.

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2026-10-24T01:04:28.705165-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Bloomberg • Kollen Post

Secretive Ukrainian Deep-Strike Unit Behind Rapid Expansion of Deep-Strike Campaign

By Bloomberg: When he started flying unmanned aircraft in combat, “Ray” was flying some of Ukraine’s earliest mid-range strike drones, on missions of about 100 kilometers with a warhead about the weight of a bowling ball.

2026-10-24T03:04:51.670277-07:00
China   Satellite   Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches highly retrograde Yaogan-50 spy satellite, Long March 4B lofts six further Yaogan spacecraft

By SpaceNews.com: China conducted a pair of launches Friday, first sending a new retrograde spy bird into orbit, and following up with two sets of Yaogan triplets.

2026-10-24T01:49:02.512108-07:00
aviation   777X   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing   Boeing 747  
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Reuters • Dan Catchpole

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

By Reuters: Boeing's dispute with a small Florida-based supplier has halted production of its 777 freighter ‌for nearly two months and disrupted output of the 767, including freighters and KC-46 aerial refueling tankers, according to Boeing workers and court filings.

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2026-10-23T17:04:24.355518-07:00
F-16   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters • Aatreyee Dasgupta, Mike Stone

Lockheed lands Pentagon deal for 850 F-35 jets, lifts annual forecast

By Reuters: Lockheed Martin announced an agreement on Thursday to sell the Pentagon at least 850 stealthy ‌F-35 Lightning II fighter jets over the next 10 years, a deal worth at least $78 billion.

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2026-10-22T04:04:22.740387-07:00
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CNBC • Elsa Ohlen

Defense giant Saab sees orders triple after Gripen fighter jet deal with Ukraine

By CNBC: European governments race to turn defense spending pledges into military capability, boosting companies' order books.

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2026-10-22T23:04:31.442913-07:00
Eurofighter   Dassault Aviation   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

RAF Typhoons and French Rafales train together in first joint nuclear deterrence exercise

By AeroTime: British Typhoon fighters joined French Rafales in a nuclear deterrence exercise, marking a new step in operational cooperation between Paris and London.

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2026-10-23T04:34:27.445582-07:00