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China   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

U.S. intelligence report publishes a sharp orbital image of China’s secretive X-37B-like spaceplane

A Maxar satellite captured China’s spaceplane in orbit, with imagery showing upward-opening doors over a central payload bay and solar panels deployed from a tail extension. The image, published in a U.S. intelligence report, offers a clearer public view of a program that China has pursued under tight secrecy since 2020.

Also: Leonard David and interestingengineering.com
2026-10-28T04:30:49.190519-07:00
Space Force   Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Germany Stops Whispering About Space Defence

By SpaceWatch Global: Germany’s Air Force chief: “If attacked, we will strike back.” Torsten Kriening on the new space doctrine, the €35bn and the missing red lines.

2026-10-28T02:55:09.422977-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Axios • Colin Demarest, Thomas Novelly

Ukraine's Starlink woes spur Europe to look for non-Musk alternatives

By Axios: "Modern warfare has proven that reliable communications are a matter of national security," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.

Also: Corporate Jet Investor, Aviation Week and defence-industry.eu
2026-10-28T02:17:37.348674-07:00
North America   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters • Mike Stone

US rocket motor maker with Trump family ties valued at $1.4 billion

By Reuters: Donald Trump Jr.-backed defense startup Firehawk Defense was valued at more than $1.4 billion in a new financing round, it said ​on Wednesday, as private capital seeks to profit from shortages ‌in tactical munitions.

Also: Defense Daily
2026-10-28T03:04:36.422813-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
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Bloomberg • Kollen Post

Zelenskyy Urges Hegseth to Speed Up Release of Patriot Missiles

By Bloomberg: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to sign deals ordering the transfer of Patriot air-defense missiles from third countries to Kyiv before winter.

Also: Kyiv Independent and tass.com
2026-10-28T02:05:11.639198-07:00