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Aircraft Carrier UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Royal Navy launches four Nyan strike drones from HMS Queen Elizabeth in first carrier trials

The Royal Navy launched four Nyan strike drones from HMS Queen Elizabeth, marking the first time it has launched strike drones from an aircraft carrier. The trials also saw a Tekever AR5 take off and land on the carrier, testing two uncrewed aircraft types aboard the ship.

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2026-11-09T06:49:10.062627-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs

Military Times • Angela Caguimbal

Drones that see, sense and hunt | Business of Defense

By Military Times: Sig Sauer mounts its pistols to small drones in an effort to counter small unmanned threats, while other drone makers look to innovate battlefield capability.

Also: Navy Times

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2026-11-09T06:05:00.127915-08:00

Satellite Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Bloomberg • Andrea Palasciano, Kollen Post

Trump’s Weakness and Overtures to Russia Put Ukraine on Edge

By Bloomberg: The interruption of critical satellite connectivity last month has brought home to Ukraine the risks of a more comprehensive reduction in US support.

Also: Kyiv Independent and brazilnews.net

4 Sources

2026-11-09T04:10:38.384534-08:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

New Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden Dome

By Ars Technica: There’s no doubt that whatever it’s going to be called, it won’t be called Golden Dome.".

1 Source

2026-11-09T04:05:07.513377-08:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

US Air Force seeks anti-drone nets for F-35 shelters at Tyndall

By AeroTime: The US Air Force is exploring anti-drone netting for six F-35A sunshades at Tyndall AFB, potentially protecting parking space for up to 72 fighters.

defence-blog.com

U.S. Army tests FD-1 drone interceptor over the Baltic Sea

Unmanned Airspace

US Army evaluates the FD-1 interceptor’s C-UAS capabilities in Europe

5 Sources

2026-11-09T02:49:08.003821-08:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Policy

Air & Space Forces Mag • Matthew Cox

Air Force Leaders: C-17s Will Soon Be Armed with Pallets of Cruise Missiles

By Air & Space Forces Mag: Senior Air Force leaders said they’re on the verge of using C-17s and other cargo aircraft to launch cruise missiles via pallet.

Also: defence-blog.com

2 Sources

2026-11-08T18:04:39.477684-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Uncrewed Nyan, AR5 trials advance UK Royal Navy’s hybrid carrier air wing development

By FlightGlobal: Service details recent work conducted using one-way effector and uncrewed logistics platform. The UK Royal Navy (RN) has demonstrated an expansion to its operational Carrier Strike capability, with first trials conducted aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth using Nyan one-way effectors.

Naval News

Strike drones launched from British aircraft carrier for the first time

The Independent

Royal Navy launches strike drones from aircraft carrier for first time

Also: Business Insider and 3 more

9 Sources

2026-11-06T10:55:58.836886-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Brooke Ingemi

Royal Navy launches four Nyan strike drones from HMS Queen Elizabeth in first carrier trials

Drones that see, sense and hunt | Business of Defense

Trump’s Weakness and Overtures to Russia Put Ukraine on Edge

New Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden Dome

US Air Force seeks anti-drone nets for F-35 shelters at Tyndall

U.S. Army tests FD-1 drone interceptor over the Baltic Sea

US Army evaluates the FD-1 interceptor’s C-UAS capabilities in Europe

Air Force Leaders: C-17s Will Soon Be Armed with Pallets of Cruise Missiles

Uncrewed Nyan, AR5 trials advance UK Royal Navy’s hybrid carrier air wing development

Strike drones launched from British aircraft carrier for the first time

Royal Navy launches strike drones from aircraft carrier for first time

US clears potential $100m APKWS guided rocket sale to Jordan

US approves potential $1.08 billion Black Hawk helicopter sale to Mexico

US approves potential $1.08 billion sale of 11 Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico

Drones that see, sense and hunt | Business of Defense

Royal Navy launches strike drones from HMS Queen Elizabeth for first time

New Democratic Congress will likely strip the gilding from Trump's Golden Dome

Trump’s Weakness and Overtures to Russia Put Ukraine on Edge

US Air Force seeks anti-drone nets for F-35 shelters at Tyndall

Air Force Leaders: C-17s Will Soon Be Armed with Pallets of Cruise Missiles

Canada facing ‘knife-edge timeline’ to replace Hornets as F-35 purchase remains in limbo

Europe's airpower future is taking shape, but not as originally planned

First Turkish Eurofighter Typhoon takes shape at BAE Systems factory

Germany Sees Fighter Jet Decision by March, Minister Tells Funke

Royal Navy launches strike drones from HMS Queen Elizabeth for first time, while TEKEVER AR5 demonstrates carrier operations

US clears potential $1.075 billion sale of 11 Black Hawks to Mexico as Argentina agrees to buy four

Canada’s F-35 decision faces a narrowing timeline as reports detail fighter issues

Europe’s fighter strategy shifts as FCAS falters, GCAP advances and collaborative aircraft emerge

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