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Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space.com • Mike Wall

Russian satellite makes close approach to U.S. commercial Earth-observation spacecraft

A Russian satellite conducted a close approach to a privately operated U.S. Earth-observation spacecraft, prompting questions about the purpose of the maneuver. The available reporting describes the encounter as risky and controversial but provides no further details on the satellites, distance or stated intent.

2026-10-21T04:05:49.955037-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Reuters

Ukraine's Fire Point gets $113 million state loan guarantee in Denmark

By Reuters: Denmark will guarantee a 750 million crowns ($112,6 million) loan to the ​Danish subsidiary of Ukrainian drone and ‌missile maker Fire Point, the Nordic country's government said on Wednesday.

2026-10-21T04:04:24.067504-07:00
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, The Independent, lemonde.fr and The Independent
2026-10-20T23:19:25.901181-07:00
L3Harris   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

L3Harris secures development contract for US Navy’s low-band jammer

By FlightGlobal: The system is part of a new family of jamming equipment for the EA-18G Growler. L3Harris has secured an $876 million contract related to the US Navy’s (USN's) Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) programme.

Also: militaryleak.com and defence-industry.eu
2026-10-21T01:05:11.384953-07:00
aviation   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Policy & Regulation  
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Reuters • Florence Loeve, Leo Marchandon, Marek Strzelecki, Maria Rugamer

Europe weighs giving utilities, infrastructure companies more powers to bring down drones

By Reuters: The potential clients for technology such as electronic jammers and interceptor drones tested at the Brétigny-sur-Orge site are no ​longer just governments, police and armies.

Also: AeroTime
2026-10-21T00:04:26.613711-07:00