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UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Korean Air’s aerospace unit pursues defense growth in South Korea’s uncrewed aircraft market

FlightGlobal’s visit to Korean Air’s aerospace unit examines the company’s role in South Korea’s uncrewed aircraft sector. The unit has won several key government contracts, positioning it as a significant participant in the country’s defense aerospace market.

2026-11-04T18:04:41.500316-08:00
North America   Defense Policy  
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The Air Current • Carter Johnston

U.S. Air Force to begin year-round operations at rebuilt World War II-era Pacific airfields

By The Air Current: Air Force is preparing to formally reactivate a cluster of reconstituted World War II-era bases for high-tempo flight operations as the U.S. positions itself for a possible future conflict with China by dispersing assets across the Pacific.

2026-11-04T13:34:20.411450-08:00
Satellite   North America   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation  
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Space.com • Elizabeth Howell, Tariq Malik

On this day in space! Nov. 4, 2015: A rail-launched Super Strypi rocket carrying 13 baby satellites failed during its debut launch for the US Air Force

By Space.com: On Nov. 4, 2015, the United States Air Force launched an experimental Super Strypi rail-launched rocket carrying 13 tiny satellites, but it failed just after liftoff from Hawaii.

2026-11-04T15:10:39.859676-08:00
Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
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Space.com • Josh Dinner

Trump declares 'American space superiority for all eternity' in election night proclamation

By Space.com: President Trump has declared space a frontier for all humanity, asserting America's right to develop and settle the solar system under U.S. law.

Also: Space Policy Online and spaceanddefense.io
2026-11-04T14:19:10.066813-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing   Textron  
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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick

The Beechcraft M-346N Is The Only Known Aircraft Left In The Navy's Jet Trainer Competition

By The War Zone: Sierra Nevada Corp decided not to bid to replace the Navy's T-45s with its Freedom Jet, one of two known contenders left in the running.

2026-11-04T09:55:18.558447-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Pakistan Joins Air-to-Air Missile Club With Successful Test Of Fa’az

By The War Zone: The test is a major step toward Pakistan’s homegrown air-to-air missile capability, despite already fielding advanced Chinese weapons. The test is a major step toward Pakistan’s homegrown air-to-air missile capability, despite already fielding advanced Chinese weapons.

2026-11-04T12:50:41.454965-08:00