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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Russian Su-30SM crashes during training flight in Kaliningrad; crew ejects and is rescued

A Russian Su-30SM crashed during a training flight in Kaliningrad Oblast, with reports placing the crash in the Chernyakhovsk district. Russia’s Defense Ministry said the crew ejected and was evacuated by a ground search-and-rescue team; it did not disclose whether anyone was injured.

Aviation Safety Network • Harro Ranter

Accident Sukhoi Su-30SM , Wednesday 21 October 2026

Also: Kyiv Independent and defence-blog.com
2026-10-21T07:19:41.536580-07:00
AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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SpaceNews.com • Space Nuclear Power Corporation

Space Nuclear Power Corporation Awarded DARPA Agreement for Ground Test of Autonomous Nuclear Reactor Controller

By SpaceNews.com: LOS ALAMOS, N.M. — October 21, 2026 — Space Nuclear Power Corporation (SpaceNukes) announced today that the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded the company an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) under the Fast Capacitance (Fat Cat) program.

2026-10-21T07:49:06.711126-07:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

B-21 modernization already underway before bomber enters service

By Air Data News: Northrop Grumman says sustainment and upgrade work have begun while the Raider remains in Northrop Grumman has already begun modernization work on the B-21 Raider, even though the new stealth bomber remains in flight testing and has yet to enter operational service with the U.S.

2026-10-21T07:56:18.460688-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Development Agency eyes new missile-tracking technologies for future satellites

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Space Development Agency is exploring new sensor technologies for its next generation of missile-tracking satellites, including capabilities to detect and follow targets throughout their flight.

2026-10-21T06:49:01.893501-07:00
Dassault Aviation   Europe   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

French Mirage 2000D fighter jet crashes near Nancy

By AeroTime: A French Air Force Mirage 2000D crashed near Nancy during a training flight on October 20, 2026, triggering an overnight search for its two crew members.

Also: The Aviationist, Aviation Safety Network, defence-blog.com, airlive.net, The Independent, lemonde.fr and The Independent
2026-10-20T23:19:25.901181-07:00
aviation   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Air Force Invests $3.5M in Natilus’ Blended-Wing Body Aircraft

By Flying Magazine: Natilus’ Kona regional freighter could serve both commercial cargo operators and military missions in the Indo-Pacific.

Also: AINonline, Aviation Week and stattimes.com
2026-10-21T04:04:42.900293-07:00