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Washington Post • Mary Ilyushina

Starlink restrictions constrain Ukraine’s military communications and drone interception

Ukraine says restrictions on SpaceX’s satellite network are deliberate, not the result of technical problems, as reports attribute the limits to a White House order. The curbs have reportedly affected frontline communications and the military’s ability to intercept Russian attack drones, renewing questions about Ukraine’s reliance on U.S.-controlled space infrastructure.

Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio, Ellen Milligan

SpaceX Starlink Cuts Hobbled Ukraine Before Russian Bombardment

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2026-10-17T02:04:32.003956-07:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

F-22 pilot commands YFQ-44A autonomous combat drone in flight for first time

By Air Data News: A US Air Force F-22 Raptor pilot has directed an Anduril YFQ-44A Fury Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) during flight for the first time, demonstrating how crewed fighters could command autonomous aircraft during combat missions.

2026-10-17T00:04:28.972505-07:00
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

First C-130J For Navy’s New E-130J Phoenix II Ballistic Submarine Communications Fleet Delivered

By The War Zone: The E-130J will be taking over the Take Charge And Move Out mission from the jet-powered E-6B Mercury. The E-130J will be taking over the Take Charge And Move Out mission from the jet-powered E-6B Mercury.

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2026-10-16T08:55:27.398383-07:00
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Reuters • Edward Carron, Tom Balmforth

Russia builds major new drone attack base in six weeks, satellite images show

By Reuters: Russia has nearly finished building a major new base for launching jet-powered drones in just six weeks, according to defence experts and a Reuters analysis of satellite imagery, in the latest expansion of its attack capability close to Ukraine.

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2026-10-15T02:04:45.100984-07:00
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The Hill • Alexander Bolton

Tillis calls on Pentagon inspector general to investigate Ukraine’s Starshield loss

By The Hill: Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) says he and his Senate colleagues will ask the Defense Department’s inspector general to investigate Ukraine’s sudden loss of access to the military version of Starlink, known as Starshield, which hampered Ukraine’s ability to intercept Russian drones.

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2026-10-15T05:35:59.640245-07:00
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Breaking Defense • Agnes Helou

Turkish Aerospace expands Anka 3 production with new line for upgraded drone

By Breaking Defense: A company official said the first aircraft to be built on the new line is expected to roll out "soon" and undergo flight testing afterward.

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2026-10-16T04:04:38.990256-07:00