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UAV Development & Drone Programs Satellite Europe

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Germany launches drone security center using space-based systems

Germany has launched a drone security center that uses space-based systems, bringing satellite-enabled capabilities into efforts to address drone-related security concerns. The initiative highlights the growing overlap between space infrastructure, unmanned systems and national security operations.

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2026-08-19T03:53:46.831848-07:00

Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Chinese national jailed for filming B-2 base under 1950 Truman order

By AeroTime: Qilin Wu received six months in federal custody after returning to film Whiteman AFB, home of the B-2 fleet, despite a security warning.

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2026-08-19T02:49:58.979552-07:00

Israel Middle East Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Israel strikes Syrian airbase days after restored Su-22s return to the air

By Air Data News: Israel has attacked Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria, just days after two restored Sukhoi Su-22 fighter-bombers were filmed flying over the region in one of the clearest signs yet that the country's new government is attempting to rebuild a military aviation capability.

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2026-08-19T01:00:36.113291-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

GMF AeroAsia hands over upgraded C-130H to Indonesian air force

By FlightGlobal: Legacy C-130s form the backbone of Indonesia's transport capabilities. Indonesian MRO firm GMF AeroAsia has completed upgrade work on a second Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transport for the the country's air force.

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2026-08-19T00:35:06.730510-07:00

North America Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals

Reuters

U.S. Army Selects Hanwha Defense USA to Supply Mobile Artillery Prototypes

By Reuters: The U.S. Army said on Tuesday it had selected Hanwha Defense USA, a ‌unit of South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace , to supply its new Mobile Tactical Cannon, marking a breakthrough for South Korea's biggest defence company in the U.S.

Also: Yonhap News Agency and defensehere.com

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2026-08-18T16:50:25.306132-07:00

Space Force Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Space Defense & Militarization

Wall Street Journal • Shelby Holliday

How U.S. Satellites Detect Iranian Missile Launches

By Wall Street Journal: Space Force's Gen. Chance Saltzman says more missiles ‘have been launched in the last three years than all years before combined.’ WSJ’s Shelby Holliday sat down with Saltzman to learn how the U.S.

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2026-08-18T15:35:46.312449-07:00

North America Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

DefenseNews.com

2026-08-18T11:50:11.789265-07:00

Viasat Satellite Defense Industry & Major Contractors Space Defense & Militarization

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Viasat Taps Rocket Lab to Build Small GEO for PTS-G Program

By Via Satellite: Viasat has selected Rocket Lab to build a Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellite for its contract on the Protected Tactical Satcom-Global (PTS-G) program.

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2026-08-18T12:53:25.280246-07:00

Germany launches drone security center using space-based systems

Chinese national jailed for filming B-2 base under 1950 Truman order

Israel strikes Syrian airbase days after restored Su-22s return to the air

GMF AeroAsia hands over upgraded C-130H to Indonesian air force

U.S. Army Selects Hanwha Defense USA to Supply Mobile Artillery Prototypes

How U.S. Satellites Detect Iranian Missile Launches

F/A-18 pilot injured after crashing during low-level training flight in Washington state

F/A-18 Pilot Injured After Crashing Into Trees During Low-Level Training Flight

‘As close as it gets’: Bodycam footage shows Marine pilot walking away from crashed F/A-18 Hornet

Viasat Taps Rocket Lab to Build Small GEO for PTS-G Program

Germany Launches Drone Security Centre Using Space-Based Systems

Chinese national jailed for filming B-2 base under 1950 Truman order

Israel strikes Syrian airbase days after restored Su-22s return to the air

GMF AeroAsia hands over upgraded C-130H to Indonesian air force

U.S. Army Selects Hanwha Defense USA to Supply Mobile Artillery Prototypes

How U.S. Satellites Detect Iranian Missile Launches

Israel Moves AH-64 Apaches Closer To Critical Northern Front

Israeli media says country is seeking information on Boeing F-47

Regent demonstrates Squire autonomous seaglider at US Navy drone event

Japanese F-15 suffers landing gear collapse during touchdown in Okinawa

L3Harris ousts CEO Christopher Kubasik after conduct investigation, names space chief Sam Mehta successor

U.S.-linked infrastructure push spans Indo-Pacific space surveillance and FAA air traffic control overhaul

France keeps EMALS for future carrier as Trump orders U.S. Navy back to steam catapults

Reliance and Rolls-Royce join India’s bid for an indigenous AMCA fighter engine

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