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FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

AUTOWARCOM’s emergence leaves USAF authority over Collaborative Combat Aircraft uncertain

As the Pentagon accelerates autonomous warfare, the formation of AUTOWARCOM could reshape who controls the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft effort. The available reporting identifies uncertainty over CCA authority but does not specify how responsibilities or program decisions would change.

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2026-11-02T03:04:57.032928-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

Space.com • Andrew Jones

What is Starshield? A look at SpaceX's military satellite network

By Space.com: SpaceX is building and operating two satellite networks at the moment, Starlink and Starshield. What’s the difference between the two, and who uses them?.

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2026-11-02T03:19:08.869787-08:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Deals

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Malaysia’s first FA-50Ms land in Kuantan

By FlightGlobal: Korea-built jets are central to air force’s modernisation plans, and first FA-50s delivered with a new AESA radar. Malaysia’s air force has received its first pair of Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50M light attack jets.

Also: Yonhap News Agency

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2026-11-02T00:04:47.601994-08:00

Aircraft Carrier China UAV Development & Drone Programs

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

China’s GJ-11 UCAV demonstrates shipborne capability

By FlightGlobal: The UCAV demonstrated the ability to take off and land aboard a new amphibious assault ship. China claims that its Hongdu GJ-11 unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) has taken off and landed aboard an amphibious assault ship.

2 Sources

2026-11-01T22:04:50.569714-08:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Poland sends two more MiG-29s to Ukraine as F-35 fleet grows

By Air Data News: Deputy Defense Minister Paweł Zalewski confirmed on October 29 that an agreement had been reached with Ukraine for the two aircraft. Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz later said both MiG-29s were being withdrawn after reaching the end of their operational service lives.

2 Sources

2026-11-01T10:04:30.489393-08:00

Satellite Space Exploration & Science Missions Space Debris & Traffic Management

Space.com • Leonard David

Planetary defense: How military and civil satellites are watching fireballs to help keep Earth safe from space rocks

By Space.com: Satellites are watching fireballs blaze through Earth's atmosphere, strengthening planetary defense knowhow and helping scientists learn more about space debris impacts.

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2026-11-01T07:15:38.190945-08:00

Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Associated Press • Konstantin Toropin, Samy Magdy

Iran targeted US air defenses then hit aircraft and buildings on Mideast bases, AP analysis finds

By Associated Press: Iran’s strikes on more than two dozen U.S. bases in the Middle East focused on early warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings.

Also: Economic Times and The Independent

3 Sources

2026-10-31T09:28:14.223954-07:00

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Reuters

China says stealth attack drone makes first takeoff, landing on amphibious ship

By Reuters: China's first carrier-based stealth reconnaissance and strike drone, the GJ-21, recently completed its first takeoff and landing on the Sichuan, the country's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, state news agency Xinhua reported on Friday.

The Aviationist

China Claims GJ-21 Naval UCAV has Flown from Type 076 Sichuan LHD

Aviation Week

China Confirms GJ-21 UCAS Operations From Helicopter Carrier

Also: Air Data News, interestingengineering.com and 3 more

9 Sources

2026-10-30T09:04:29.465963-07:00

AUTOWARCOM’s emergence leaves USAF authority over Collaborative Combat Aircraft uncertain

What is Starshield? A look at SpaceX's military satellite network

Malaysia’s first FA-50Ms land in Kuantan

China’s GJ-11 UCAV demonstrates shipborne capability

Poland sends two more MiG-29s to Ukraine as F-35 fleet grows

Planetary defense: How military and civil satellites are watching fireballs to help keep Earth safe from space rocks

Iran targeted US air defenses then hit aircraft and buildings on Mideast bases, AP analysis finds

China says stealth attack drone makes first takeoff, landing on amphibious ship

China Claims GJ-21 Naval UCAV has Flown from Type 076 Sichuan LHD

China Confirms GJ-21 UCAS Operations From Helicopter Carrier

What is Starshield? A look at SpaceX's military satellite network

USAF faces uncertainty over CCA authority as AUTOWARCOM takes shape

Malaysia’s first FA-50Ms land in Kuantan

China’s GJ-11 UCAV demonstrates shipborne capability

Poland sends two more MiG-29s to Ukraine as F-35 fleet grows

Planetary defense: How military and civil satellites are watching fireballs to help keep Earth safe from space rocks

USAF F-16s Back On Alert Duty In Aleutian Islands For First Time In Decades

Cape pressing ahead with spaceport upgrades despite near-term launch downturn

New UK policy raises stakes for foreign bidders in military space market

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China says GJ-21 stealth drone completes first takeoff and landing from amphibious assault ship

Iran’s strikes on more than two dozen U.S. bases targeted early-warning systems before aircraft and buildings, AP analysis finds

Military and industry tests advance autonomous, shipborne and airborne unmanned aircraft capabilities

USAF F-16s return to alert duty in the Aleutians for the first time in decades

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