Defense News

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Bloomberg • Daryna Krasnolutska, Kira Zavyalova

Ukraine says SpaceX has lifted Starlink speed limits that disrupted military drone operations

Ukraine’s defense ministry says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been lifted, restoring high-speed connectivity after days of disruption. The limits had constrained the military’s use of drones to intercept Russian attack drones, while the episode is prompting U.S. allies to intensify efforts to develop alternatives to SpaceX’s satellite network.

Washington Post • Victoria Craw

Ukraine says satellite access is back, amid questions over why it was curtailed

Wall Street Journal • Daniel Michaels, Sune Engel Rasmussen

U.S. Allies Race to Escape SpaceX’s Orbit

Also: Axios, politico.eu, CNBC, Reuters, ANI News Agency, The Guardian, Seeking Alpha, The Independent, NBC News, Financial Times and 11 more

32 Sources

2026-10-24T02:04:56.146970-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Bloomberg • Kollen Post

Secretive Ukrainian Deep-Strike Unit Behind Rapid Expansion of Deep-Strike Campaign

By Bloomberg: When he started flying unmanned aircraft in combat, “Ray” was flying some of Ukraine’s earliest mid-range strike drones, on missions of about 100 kilometers with a warhead about the weight of a bowling ball.

3 Sources

2026-10-24T03:04:51.670277-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Reuters

Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in training accident

By Reuters: Two Philippine Air Force trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight at an air base south of ‌the capital Manila, killing four pilots, the military said on Saturday.

The Independent

Four Philippine pilots killed after two training planes collide mid-air

ANI News Agency

4 Philippine Air Force pilots killed as 2 trainer aircraft crash during training flight

Also: aviationnews.eu, newsable.asianetnews.com and CNA

8 Sources

2026-10-24T01:04:28.705165-07:00

China Satellite Moon Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches highly retrograde Yaogan-50 spy satellite, Long March 4B lofts six further Yaogan spacecraft

By SpaceNews.com: China conducted a pair of launches Friday, first sending a new retrograde spy bird into orbit, and following up with two sets of Yaogan triplets.

china-in-space.com

Lanyue to Perform Scientific Cargo Flight Ahead of Crewed Moon Missions

keeptrack.space

The Orbiter China Flew Into the Moon on Purpose

5 Sources

2026-10-24T01:49:02.512108-07:00

aviation 777X Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing Boeing 747

Reuters • Dan Catchpole

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

By Reuters: Boeing's dispute with a small Florida-based supplier has halted production of its 777 freighter ‌for nearly two months and disrupted output of the 767, including freighters and KC-46 aerial refueling tankers, according to Boeing workers and court filings.