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China Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. intelligence says China could field orbital directed-energy weapons by late 2020s

U.S. intelligence assesses that China could deploy directed-energy weapons in orbit before the end of the decade. The report points to a potential expansion of military capabilities in space, though the article provides no further details on the systems or timeline.

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2026-10-26T16:20:39.270261-07:00

North America Military Aircraft Procurement Boeing

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

US Air Force plans US$1 billion Nellis complex for F-47 operational testing

By Air Data News: Facilities scheduled for completion from 2031 will support mission-system reprogramming, simulation, stealth maintenance and weapons training for Boeing’s U.S.

1 Source

2026-10-26T15:45:37.309604-07:00

North America Military Aircraft Procurement Boeing

Air & Space Forces Mag • Steve Losey

Air Force Plans $1 Billion Campus for Testing F-47 at Nellis

By Air & Space Forces Mag: The Air Force plans to build hangars, laboratories, and maintenance facilities for testing the F-47 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.

1 Source

2026-10-26T12:05:02.511003-07:00

Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

The War Zone • Mariano Sciaroni

Britain’s Final Plan To Kill Argentina’s Super Étendards Attack Jets

By The War Zone: Britain's last bid to destroy Argentina’s fleet threatening Exocet anti-ship missile-armed combat jets during the Falklands War. The last British bid to destroy Argentina’s Exocet-armed jets was still in rehearsal a day after the fighting ended.

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2026-10-26T14:28:19.249402-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Ars Technica • Jon Brodkin

Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes

By Ars Technica: Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, denies misuse of Starlink commercial service.

Also: Space Intel Report

2 Sources

2026-10-26T12:05:02.901469-07:00

Defense Policy

DefenseNews.com • Ben Murray

BCE Consulting outlines the critical elements of layered air defense architecture

By DefenseNews.com: What does the future of layered air defense look like? BCE Consulting lays out what it will take to protect American forces.

1 Source

2026-10-26T08:45:37.752377-07:00

Event UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Industry & Major Contractors

DefenseNews.com

Semiautomatic grenade launcher and aim-assist for shooting down drones | Highlights from AUSA 2026

By DefenseNews.com: Advances in weapons, new drones and personal drone protection were on display at the Army’s premier annual defense conference in Washington, D.C.

Also: defence-blog.com and news.ssbcrack.com

3 Sources

2026-10-26T07:00:38.100038-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs

Breaking Defense • Ashley Roque

Is the Pentagon’s demand signal for drones working? It depends on who you ask.

By Breaking Defense: “There's a lot of positive signaling, but we need to see the whites of the eyes: We need to see sustained, normalized demand,” said James Slider, CEO of Performance Drone Works.

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2026-10-26T07:35:52.084062-07:00

U.S. intelligence says China could field orbital directed-energy weapons by late 2020s

US Air Force plans US$1 billion Nellis complex for F-47 operational testing

Air Force Plans $1 Billion Campus for Testing F-47 at Nellis

Britain’s Final Plan To Kill Argentina’s Super Étendards Attack Jets

Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes

BCE Consulting outlines the critical elements of layered air defense architecture

Semiautomatic grenade launcher and aim-assist for shooting down drones | Highlights from AUSA 2026

Is the Pentagon’s demand signal for drones working? It depends on who you ask.

China could field directed-energy weapons in orbit by late 2020s, U.S. intelligence says

US Air Force plans US$1 billion Nellis complex for F-47 operational testing

Air Force Plans $1 Billion Campus for Testing F-47 at Nellis

Britain’s Final Plan To Kill Argentina’s Super Étendards Attack Jets

Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes

BCE Consulting outlines the critical elements of layered air defense architecture

Space Force seeks commercial tech to modernize data networks and software

Philippines probes fatal SF-260 midair collision that killed four PAF pilots

Sierra Space Hires CFO From L3 Harris to Help With Defense Pivot

Airbus to hold talks with BAE over role in GCAP fighter jet programme

Ukraine says Starlink restored after 10-day disruption as allies seek alternatives

Ukraine says Starlink restored after 10-day disruption as allies seek alternatives

Midair collision kills four Philippine Air Force pilots; SF-260 fleet grounded

Supplier dispute halts Boeing 777F production for nearly two months, disrupts 767 and KC-46 output

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