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UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Defense Policy  
Bloomberg • Michael Nienaber

Germany bars Chinese-made drones from military sites over data-security concerns

Germany’s military has banned commercially available Chinese-made drones from bases and training grounds after a counterintelligence assessment found that their sensors could collect and transmit sensitive data. The move also includes restrictions on some vehicles at military sites, while Germany plans to replace Chinese training drones with European alternatives.

Also: djirumor.com, Seeking Alpha and The Guardian
2026-11-11T06:04:58.875812-08:00
Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Breaking Defense • Jonas Olsson

Ukraine firm Fire Point hopes for extension of Starshield coverage beyond Ukraine's borders

By Breaking Defense: “If we had the possibility to expand Starshield licenses, not just on the temporarily occupied territories, but also a little bit further, like 200 to 300 kilometers, [that] could dramatically impact how Ukraine fights [Russia’s] ballistic attacks on civilians,” Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh told Breaking Defense.

2026-11-11T06:05:33.738073-08:00
Satellite   Space Force   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

SpaceX to study options to bridge commercial and military satellite networks

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Space Development Agency awarded SpaceX nearly $10 million to study integrating the company’s proprietary laser communications technology with missile-warning and tracking systems as the Space Force works to connect satellite networks built around different optical standards.

Also: defence-blog.com and newspaceeconomy.ca
2026-11-11T06:25:42.024232-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Greece signs follow-on order for Shield AI’s V-Bat

By FlightGlobal: Ducted-fan design offers runway-independent operating flexibility and 12h flight endurance. Athens has placed a follow-on order for Shield AI’s vertical take-off and landing V-Bat, with the uncrewed aerial system already operated by the Hellenic Navy.

2026-11-11T04:05:36.150767-08:00
SAAB   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Zelenskyy expects Ukraine's first Gripen C/D fighters in early 2027

By Air Data News: Ukraine expects to receive its first Saab Gripen C/D fighters from Sweden in January or February 2027, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the aircraft could help intercept Russian attack drones.

2026-11-11T02:35:01.604056-08:00
Israel   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Breaking Defense • Seth J. Frantzman

Israel’s Rafael unveils new, larger cruise missile dubbed Super Ice

By Breaking Defense: Super Ice is comparable in size to the US-made Tomahawk missile.

Also: Naval News, en.globes.co.il and interestingengineering.com
2026-11-11T00:05:28.438840-08:00