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politico.eu • Veronika Melkozerova

Ukraine says US approval is holding up European-funded Patriot interceptors as Starlink service slows

President Volodymyr Zelensky says Patriot interceptors paid for by European allies are ready but awaiting Pentagon approval, while the US is sending about 12 a month. Separately, reports of restrictions on Starlink services and complaints over reduced US ballistic-missile warnings have raised concern in Kyiv.

asiatimes.com • Steve Uhlig

Why Starshield's slowdown really hurts Ukraine

2026-10-20T07:04:52.700064-07:00
Saudi Arabia   Eurofighter   Middle East   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Bloomberg • Alex Wickham

UK to Fly Missions to Defend Saudi Arabia From Houthi Attacks

By Bloomberg: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked the Royal Air Force to fly missions to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks.

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2026-10-20T04:00:42.538324-07:00
F-16   SAAB   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Thailand seeks to accelerate purchase of eight more Gripen E/F fighters

By Air Data News: Royal Thai Air Force wants to include the remaining aircraft in the 2027 budget, earlier than Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) plans to seek funding for eight additional Saab Gripen E/F fighters, a move that would complete the 12-aircraft fleet planned to replace older F-16s.

2026-10-20T07:15:54.663756-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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EU unveils new Arctic strategy with focus on security

By Reuters: The European Union on Tuesday presented a new Arctic strategy reflecting the region’s importance to security, ‌with pledges to boost satellite surveillance, increase monitoring of undersea cables and help EU members buy icebreakers.

2026-10-20T08:04:31.913235-07:00
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Reuters • Aatreyee Dasgupta, Mike Stone

Aerospace and military contractors raise 2026 profit forecasts

By Reuters: Northrop Grumman and RTX raised ​their annual profit forecasts on Tuesday, helped by robust demand from military programs that pushed their ‌backlogs to record levels.

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2026-10-20T04:04:31.705661-07:00
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Bloomberg • Kiel Porter

RTX Lifts Outlook on Strong Demand for Missiles and Air Travel

By Bloomberg: RTX Corp. raised its full-year outlook for a third straight quarter as the aerospace and defense manufacturer gets a boost from robust global air travel and rising demand for military hardware.

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2026-10-20T04:05:59.108986-07:00