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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Satellogic and HEO sign three-year agreement to expand non-Earth imaging and space domain awareness

Satellogic and HEO have agreed to expand access to satellite imagery for non-Earth imaging and space domain awareness under a three-year partnership. The agreement extends their collaboration through 2029, giving HEO continued access to Satellogic’s imagery.

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2026-10-30T01:34:50.948796-07:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Europe Begins Funding Offensive In-Space Capabilities

By Payload: The European space sector made multiple announcements this week suggesting the region is preparing to go on the offensive in space.

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2026-10-29T23:54:58.187235-07:00

Helicopter Europe Accident

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Italian Army CH-47F crashes in Bosnia, killing at least four

By Air Data News: An Italian Army CH-47F Chinook crashed in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday, October 29, killing at least four people and injuring 11 others during an operation in support of the European Union Force (EUFOR) Althea mission.

aviationnews.eu

EUFOR Chinook Helicopter Crash in Northern Bosnia Leaves Three Dead and Several Injured

The Aviationist

Developing: Italian CH-47F Chinook Crashes in Bosnia

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2026-10-29T13:04:34.862358-07:00

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The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

Anduril and General Atomics face boom or bust with U.S. Air Force’s uncrewed fighters

By The Air Current: Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

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2026-10-29T16:04:38.087177-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Demand for satellite radar imagery prompts NRO to revisit contracting practices

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The National Reconnaissance Office is reconsidering how it buys commercial radar satellite imagery amid growing demand and pressure from suppliers for more predictable revenue, a senior agency official said Oct.

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2026-10-29T15:30:40.489543-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Let's Talk About The U.S. Target Drone Iran Claims To Have Recovered Intact

By The War Zone: The target drone could be of particular use in stimulating Iran's air defenses to help collect intelligence on them, among other possible tasks.

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2026-10-29T11:05:23.086292-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Deals

The War Zone • Howard Altman

Polish MiG-29s, F-16 Cannon Ammo Reportedly Headed To Ukraine As Bitter Warsaw-Kyiv Rift Heals

By The War Zone: Relations between Ukraine and Poland soured in the Spring, leading to Warsaw calling off the MiG-29 deal in June. Add TWZ (opens Google in a new window or tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.

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2026-10-29T12:05:10.551809-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI

Breaking Defense • Breaking Defense

Beyond autopilot: Understanding the five levels of battlefield drone autonomy

By Breaking Defense: The five levels of battlefield drone autonomy, from remote-controlled flight to advanced autonomous systems, and how they shape modern military operations.

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2026-10-29T13:04:35.226946-07:00

Satellogic and HEO sign three-year agreement to expand non-Earth imaging and space domain awareness

Europe Begins Funding Offensive In-Space Capabilities

Italian Army CH-47F crashes in Bosnia, killing at least four

EUFOR Chinook Helicopter Crash in Northern Bosnia Leaves Three Dead and Several Injured

Developing: Italian CH-47F Chinook Crashes in Bosnia

Anduril and General Atomics face boom or bust with U.S. Air Force’s uncrewed fighters

Demand for satellite radar imagery prompts NRO to revisit contracting practices

Let's Talk About The U.S. Target Drone Iran Claims To Have Recovered Intact

Polish MiG-29s, F-16 Cannon Ammo Reportedly Headed To Ukraine As Bitter Warsaw-Kyiv Rift Heals

Beyond autopilot: Understanding the five levels of battlefield drone autonomy

Satellogic Extends Non-Earth Imaging Partnership with HEO Through 2029

Europe Begins Funding Offensive In-Space Capabilities

Anduril and General Atomics face boom or bust with U.S. Air Force’s uncrewed fighters

Demand for satellite radar imagery prompts NRO to revisit contracting practices

Italian Army CH-47F crashes in Bosnia, killing at least four

Beyond autopilot: Understanding the five levels of battlefield drone autonomy

Army’s MV-75 production award could slip due to CR, raising program costs: Textron

Switzerland shortlists SAMP/T, Barak MX for long-range air defense

German chancellor confirms GCAP talks as Airbus pushes for quick fighter decision

Leonardo brings Shield AI’s Hivemind to Royal Navy Proteus helicopter

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U.S. intelligence releases rare image of China’s reusable spaceplane docked to another spacecraft

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