Defense News

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Bloomberg • Daryna Krasnolutska, Kira Zavyalova

Ukraine says SpaceX has lifted Starlink speed limits that disrupted military drone operations

Ukraine’s defense ministry says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been lifted, restoring high-speed connectivity after days of disruption. The limits had constrained the military’s use of drones to intercept Russian attack drones, while the episode is prompting U.S. allies to intensify efforts to develop alternatives to SpaceX’s satellite network.

Washington Post • Victoria Craw

Ukraine says satellite access is back, amid questions over why it was curtailed

Wall Street Journal • Daniel Michaels, Sune Engel Rasmussen

U.S. Allies Race to Escape SpaceX’s Orbit

Also: Axios, politico.eu, CNBC, Reuters, The Guardian, Seeking Alpha, The Independent, NBC News, Financial Times and 8 more

28 Sources

2026-10-24T02:04:56.146970-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Bloomberg • Kollen Post

Secretive Ukrainian Deep-Strike Unit Behind Rapid Expansion of Deep-Strike Campaign

By Bloomberg: When he started flying unmanned aircraft in combat, “Ray” was flying some of Ukraine’s earliest mid-range strike drones, on missions of about 100 kilometers with a warhead about the weight of a bowling ball.

3 Sources

2026-10-24T03:04:51.670277-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Reuters

Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in training accident

By Reuters: Two Philippine Air Force trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight at an air base south of ‌the capital Manila, killing four pilots, the military said on Saturday.

The Independent

Four Philippine pilots killed after two training planes collide mid-air

ANI News Agency

4 Philippine Air Force pilots killed as 2 trainer aircraft crash during training flight

Also: aviationnews.eu, newsable.asianetnews.com and CNA

8 Sources

2026-10-24T01:04:28.705165-07:00

China Satellite Moon Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches highly retrograde Yaogan-50 spy satellite, Long March 4B lofts six further Yaogan spacecraft

By SpaceNews.com: China conducted a pair of launches Friday, first sending a new retrograde spy bird into orbit, and following up with two sets of Yaogan triplets.

china-in-space.com

Lanyue to Perform Scientific Cargo Flight Ahead of Crewed Moon Missions

keeptrack.space

The Orbiter China Flew Into the Moon on Purpose

5 Sources

2026-10-24T01:49:02.512108-07:00

aviation 777X Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing Boeing 747

Reuters • Dan Catchpole

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

By Reuters: Boeing's dispute with a small Florida-based supplier has halted production of its 777 freighter ‌for nearly two months and disrupted output of the 767, including freighters and KC-46 aerial refueling tankers, according to Boeing workers and court filings.

Air Data News

Boeing 777F production reportedly halted for nearly two months by supplier dispute

Simple Flying

Why Analysts Say Boeing's 787 Target Of 10 A Month Still Won't Make Real Money

5 Sources

2026-10-23T17:04:24.355518-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals Defense Policy

The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Denmark To Buy Anthem Munitions, Joint Strike Missiles In Dual Long-Range Strike Push

By The War Zone: The ground- and air-launched weapons will give Denmark all-new options for striking deep behind enemy lines as NATO reinforces its Baltic flank.

Also: defensemirror.com, grosswald.org and defenceagenda.com

4 Sources

2026-10-23T10:05:50.479994-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI General Atomics Boeing

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

General Atomics FQ-42 CCA Drone Production Ramp Up To Be Boosted By Boeing Subsidiary

By The War Zone: General Atomics is now working with Spirit Defense to help meet surging USAF demands for fighter drones within the next six years.

Also: Simple Flying and interestingengineering.com

3 Sources

2026-10-23T13:55:38.289121-07:00

Space Force Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport

By Ars Technica: Space Force considering options: public-private, federal installation, state land.

1 Source

2026-10-23T13:04:54.797379-07:00

Ukraine says SpaceX has lifted Starlink speed limits that disrupted military drone operations

Ukraine says satellite access is back, amid questions over why it was curtailed

U.S. Allies Race to Escape SpaceX’s Orbit

Secretive Ukrainian Deep-Strike Unit Behind Rapid Expansion of Deep-Strike Campaign

Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in training accident

Four Philippine pilots killed after two training planes collide mid-air

4 Philippine Air Force pilots killed as 2 trainer aircraft crash during training flight

China launches highly retrograde Yaogan-50 spy satellite, Long March 4B lofts six further Yaogan spacecraft

Lanyue to Perform Scientific Cargo Flight Ahead of Crewed Moon Missions

The Orbiter China Flew Into the Moon on Purpose

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

Boeing 777F production reportedly halted for nearly two months by supplier dispute

Why Analysts Say Boeing's 787 Target Of 10 A Month Still Won't Make Real Money

Denmark To Buy Anthem Munitions, Joint Strike Missiles In Dual Long-Range Strike Push

General Atomics FQ-42 CCA Drone Production Ramp Up To Be Boosted By Boeing Subsidiary

Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport

Secretive Ukrainian Deep-Strike Unit Behind Rapid Expansion of Deep-Strike Campaign

Ukraine Says Restrictions on Starlink Speed Have Been Lifted

China launches highly retrograde Yaogan-50 spy satellite, Long March 4B lofts six further Yaogan spacecraft

Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in training accident

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

General Atomics FQ-42 CCA Drone Production Ramp Up To Be Boosted By Boeing Subsidiary

Lockheed lands Pentagon deal for 850 F-35 jets, lifts annual forecast

Defense giant Saab sees orders triple after Gripen fighter jet deal with Ukraine

RAF Typhoons and French Rafales train together in first joint nuclear deterrence exercise

Pentagon looking past Earth orbit for its next military frontier

Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree to 10-year F-35 framework for at least 850 aircraft, pending congressional approval and fundi

Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree to 10-year F-35 framework for at least 850 aircraft, pending congressional approval and fundi

FAA authorizes BETA’s ALIA A250 eVTOL for market-survey flights with prospective customers

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