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Washington Post • Mary Ilyushina

Starlink restrictions disrupt Ukraine’s military operations and drone defenses

Ukrainian officials say limits on SpaceX’s Starlink service were deliberate, not a technical failure, and have hindered military operations and the ability to intercept Russian drones. The restrictions follow a counteroffensive in which Ukrainian forces relied on the satellite network to retake territory.

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

Canada’s Snowbirds Say Farewell To The CT-114 Tutor Jet

By The War Zone: After 55 years with the Tutor, the aerobatic team faces an extended hiatus before transitioning to the PC-21 turboprop in the early 2030s. After 55 years with the Tutor, the aerobatic team faces an extended hiatus before transitioning to the PC-21 in the early 2030s.

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2026-10-16T11:55:50.060666-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

As Space Force opens market for in-orbit surveillance, Northrop Grumman touts its experience

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — Northrop Grumman is pointing to its longstanding role in military space surveillance as newer companies compete for a share of the market.

2026-10-16T14:50:39.743885-07:00
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Reuters

US arms firm Anduril could make interceptors in Europe, executive says

By Reuters: US defence firm Anduril could eventually manufacture its newly unveiled Steelfin interceptor missiles in Europe, a company executive said this week, as governments aim to expand ​air-defence production after global conflicts highlighted shortages of interceptor missiles.

2026-10-16T13:04:27.609439-07:00