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Aircraft Carrier China UAV Development & Drone Programs

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

China says GJ-11 UCAV has demonstrated shipboard takeoff and landing

China claims its Hongdu GJ-11 unmanned combat air vehicle has taken off and landed aboard a new amphibious assault ship, demonstrating a shipborne operating capability. The report offers no further details on the test, including when it occurred or the aircraft’s operational status.

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2026-11-01T22:04:50.569714-08:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Poland sends two more MiG-29s to Ukraine as F-35 fleet grows

By Air Data News: Deputy Defense Minister Paweł Zalewski confirmed on October 29 that an agreement had been reached with Ukraine for the two aircraft. Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz later said both MiG-29s were being withdrawn after reaching the end of their operational service lives.

2 Sources

2026-11-01T10:04:30.489393-08:00

Satellite Space Exploration & Science Missions Space Debris & Traffic Management

Space.com • Leonard David

Planetary defense: How military and civil satellites are watching fireballs to help keep Earth safe from space rocks

By Space.com: Satellites are watching fireballs blaze through Earth's atmosphere, strengthening planetary defense knowhow and helping scientists learn more about space debris impacts.

1 Source

2026-11-01T07:15:38.190945-08:00

Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Associated Press • Konstantin Toropin, Samy Magdy

Iran targeted US air defenses then hit aircraft and buildings on Mideast bases, AP analysis finds

By Associated Press: Iran’s strikes on more than two dozen U.S. bases in the Middle East focused on early warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings.

Also: Economic Times and The Independent

3 Sources

2026-10-31T09:28:14.223954-07:00

Aircraft Carrier China UAV Development & Drone Programs Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Space.com • Daisy Dobrijevic

Look up! China's mysterious space plane is visible over the US this week

By Space.com: China's secretive space plane could be visible to the naked eye over the US in the coming days. Find out where and when to look.

The War Zone

Stealthy GJ-21 Drone Has Launched And Recovered From Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship, China Claims

SpaceNews.com

Chinese reusable rocket developers reach structural and propulsion milestones

Also: CNA, Economic Times, Seeking Alpha, dailygalaxy.com and avbrief.com

10 Sources

2026-10-30T05:19:14.929695-07:00

Space Force Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Cape pressing ahead with spaceport upgrades despite near-term launch downturn

By SpaceNews.com: Despite a downturn in launches from Cape Canaveral this year, the Space Force is pushing ahead with efforts to support much higher launch rates.

1 Source

2026-10-31T16:30:38.456640-07:00

F-16 North America Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

USAF F-16s Back On Alert Duty In Aleutian Islands For First Time In Decades

By The War Zone: NORAD’s return to fighter alert ops on remote Shemya Island is yet another reminder of the eroding security environment in the Pacific and the Arctic. NORAD’s return to fighter alert operations at a remote Aleutian outpost highlights the growing importance of forward basing.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com and Task & Purpose

3 Sources

2026-10-30T10:55:48.853321-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Asia-Pacific (APAC) Defense Deals

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(MS) Malaysia’s First FA-50M Arrives in Labuan, Opening a New Phase in South China Sea Airpower

By defencesecurityasia.com: FA-50M pertama Malaysia, M58-01, selamat tiba di Labuan, memulakan penghantaran 18 pesawat yang bakal memperluas pilihan operasi TUDM merentasi Laut China Selatan apabila latihan, persenjataan dan sokongan logistik tersedia.

aviationnews.eu

Royal Malaysian Air Force Receives First Advanced FA-50M Combat Aircraft from South Korea

Aviation Week

RMAF Takes Delivery Of First KAI FA-50M Under CAP55 Program

Also: AeroTime, aerospaceglobalnews.com and aerospaceglobalnews.com

6 Sources

2026-10-30T04:28:31.484122-07:00

China says GJ-11 UCAV has demonstrated shipboard takeoff and landing

Poland sends two more MiG-29s to Ukraine as F-35 fleet grows

Planetary defense: How military and civil satellites are watching fireballs to help keep Earth safe from space rocks

Iran targeted US air defenses then hit aircraft and buildings on Mideast bases, AP analysis finds

Look up! China's mysterious space plane is visible over the US this week

Stealthy GJ-21 Drone Has Launched And Recovered From Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship, China Claims

Chinese reusable rocket developers reach structural and propulsion milestones

Cape pressing ahead with spaceport upgrades despite near-term launch downturn

USAF F-16s Back On Alert Duty In Aleutian Islands For First Time In Decades

(MS) Malaysia’s First FA-50M Arrives in Labuan, Opening a New Phase in South China Sea Airpower

Royal Malaysian Air Force Receives First Advanced FA-50M Combat Aircraft from South Korea

RMAF Takes Delivery Of First KAI FA-50M Under CAP55 Program

China’s GJ-11 UCAV demonstrates shipborne capability

Poland sends two more MiG-29s to Ukraine as F-35 fleet grows

Planetary defense: How military and civil satellites are watching fireballs to help keep Earth safe from space rocks

Cape pressing ahead with spaceport upgrades despite near-term launch downturn

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Iran targeted US air defenses then hit aircraft and buildings on Mideast bases, AP analysis finds

China says stealth attack drone makes first takeoff, landing on amphibious ship

New UK policy raises stakes for foreign bidders in military space market

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France’s first Falcon 8X Archange spy jet enters military testing

China says GJ-21 stealth drone completes first takeoff and landing from amphibious assault ship

Iran’s strikes on more than two dozen U.S. bases targeted early-warning systems before aircraft and buildings, AP analysis finds

EU selects Latvia and the Netherlands for first drone technology hubs

Malaysia receives first FA-50M, beginning delivery of 18 aircraft under CAP55

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