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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Germany’s Air Force chief signals readiness to retaliate as Berlin sets out a new space doctrine

Germany’s Air Force chief says the country would strike back if attacked, as Berlin articulates a new approach to space defense. The discussion highlights a €35 billion figure and unresolved questions over where Germany would draw red lines in responding to threats in space.

1 Source

2026-10-28T02:55:09.422977-07:00

Satellite Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Axios • Colin Demarest, Thomas Novelly

Ukraine's Starlink woes spur Europe to look for non-Musk alternatives

By Axios: "Modern warfare has proven that reliable communications are a matter of national security," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.

SpaceWatch Global

HIMERA, GomSpace Advance Ukraine’s Independent Satellite Communications Initiative with OBRIA NANO

Kyiv Independent

Nearly 50 companies involved in producing Russia's Starlink alternative, 23 not under international sanctions, HUR says

Also: Corporate Jet Investor, Aviation Week and defence-industry.eu

6 Sources

2026-10-28T02:17:37.348674-07:00

Satellite AI Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

DefTech Day 2026 - Dr. Volker Pötzsch on the Nervous System of the German Armed Forces

By SpaceWatch Global: Dr. Volker Pötzsch of the Bundeswehr’s Cyber and Information Domain Service on turning space-based sensing into decisions, AI-driven data fusion, and why the real bottleneck is human.

1 Source

2026-10-28T02:55:10.666032-07:00

North America Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Reuters • Mike Stone

US rocket motor maker with Trump family ties valued at $1.4 billion

By Reuters: Donald Trump Jr.-backed defense startup Firehawk Defense was valued at more than $1.4 billion in a new financing round, it said on Wednesday, as private capital seeks to profit from shortages ‌in tactical munitions.

Also: Defense Daily

2 Sources

2026-10-28T03:04:36.422813-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency Highlights Growing Threats to Space Security in New Security Report

By SpaceWatch Global: The DIA warns that counterspace weapons, strategic cooperation and reliance on commercial satellites are increasing space security threats.

1 Source

2026-10-28T03:15:39.902694-07:00

Asia-Pacific (APAC) Defense Policy

Breaking Defense • Mike Yeo

Australia pushes to beef up air defenses

By Breaking Defense: Australia expects to select the winning platform for LAND 6504 in late 2027 following a RFP that is expected in the early part of the year.

1 Source

2026-10-28T02:04:46.626197-07:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Deals

Bloomberg • Kollen Post

Zelenskyy Urges Hegseth to Speed Up Release of Patriot Missiles

By Bloomberg: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to sign deals ordering the transfer of Patriot air-defense missiles from third countries to Kyiv before winter.

Also: Kyiv Independent and tass.com

3 Sources

2026-10-28T02:05:11.639198-07:00

China Satellite Space Force LEO Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

China has tripled its satellite fleet since 2018 as expansion continues: DIA

By Breaking Defense: WASHINGTON — A new report by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) finds that China has tripled its fleet of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) satellites since 2018 and continues to expand capabilities to detect, track and target US and allied forces on the ground and at sea.

Ars Technica

China's top-secret spaceplane can't hide in low-Earth orbit

Also: The War Zone and The Aviationist

4 Sources

2026-10-27T14:04:46.164958-07:00

Germany’s Air Force chief signals readiness to retaliate as Berlin sets out a new space doctrine

Ukraine's Starlink woes spur Europe to look for non-Musk alternatives

HIMERA, GomSpace Advance Ukraine’s Independent Satellite Communications Initiative with OBRIA NANO

Nearly 50 companies involved in producing Russia's Starlink alternative, 23 not under international sanctions, HUR says

DefTech Day 2026 - Dr. Volker Pötzsch on the Nervous System of the German Armed Forces

US rocket motor maker with Trump family ties valued at $1.4 billion

The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency Highlights Growing Threats to Space Security in New Security Report

Australia pushes to beef up air defenses

Zelenskyy Urges Hegseth to Speed Up Release of Patriot Missiles

China has tripled its satellite fleet since 2018 as expansion continues: DIA

China's top-secret spaceplane can't hide in low-Earth orbit

The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency Highlights Growing Threats to Space Security in New Security Report

DefTech Day 2026 - Dr. Volker Pötzsch on the Nervous System of the German Armed Forces

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Germany Stops Whispering About Space Defence

US rocket motor maker with Trump family ties valued at $1.4 billion

Zelenskyy Urges Hegseth to Speed Up Release of Patriot Missiles

Australia pushes to beef up air defenses

Where Are The Aircraft Carriers?: October 27, 2026

Retired KC-10A Starts New Life After Boneyard

US taps Poland to host European PAC-3 missile maintenance facility

France temporarily sends maritime patrol plane to Black Sea after cargo ship attacks

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

Philippines grounds SF-260 fleet after training collision kills four pilots

US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $694 million to put once-canceled ARRW hypersonic missile into production

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