Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
The Independent • John Leicester

NATO intelligence: Russia developing 'zone‑effect' anti‑satellite weapon to disable Starlink, raising catastrophic debris risk

Two NATO-member intelligence services assess Russia is developing a 'zone‑effect' anti‑satellite weapon intended to disable SpaceX's Starlink constellation by generating shrapnel/debris clouds. Analysts warn such an attack would threaten Western space support for Ukraine and create long‑lasting orbital debris, casting doubt on operational feasibility.

Also: The Independent, news.ssbcrack.com, prm.ua and 3 more
2025-12-21T22:28:14.484427-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Business Insider • Matthew Loh

Turkey revises first aircraft carrier to 984 ft, bringing it near US Nimitz/Ford-class lengths

By Business Insider: At a revised 984 feet, the new Turkish ship would approach the length range of the American Nimitz and Ford-class carriers.

2025-12-21T21:50:42.369395-08:00
Leadership   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development  
The Aviationist • Kai Greet

Leonardo CEO Warns UK Defence Secretary That Contract Delays Could Threaten Company's UK Division

By The Aviationist: The Telegraph reports that Roberto Cingolani, CEO of Leonardo, has warned the UK Defence Secretary that further delays to contracts could threaten the.

Also: UK Defence Journal
2025-12-21T12:29:00.785433-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters • Florence Loeve

France to build larger, modern aircraft carrier to replace Charles de Gaulle, Macron announces

By Reuters: It would replace the ageing Charles de Gaulle carrier.

Also: Aviation Week, al-monitor.com, intellinews.com, defence-industry.eu, Stars and Stripes, The Independent, Daily Sabah, news.ssbcrack.com, Economic Times, UK Defence Journal and al-monitor.com
2025-12-21T07:34:00.612540-08:00
Satellite   Space Force   Supply Chain   L3Harris   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

SDA awards $3.5B Tranche 3 Tracking Layer contracts to Lockheed, Rocket Lab, Northrop Grumman and L3Harris

By Breaking Defense: Lockheed Martin, Rocket Lab USA, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris Technologies each won awards to "deliver and operate 18 space vehicles" for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 3 Tracking Layer.

Also: SpaceWatch Global, Payload, Spaceflight Now, Bloomberg, Reuters, sda.mil, asdnews.com, Satellite News Network, Northrop Grumman, Air & Space Forces Mag, GlobeNewswire, govconwire.com and 28 more
2025-12-19T09:09:49.185349-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Air Force to Fit X-62 VISTA with Raytheon PhantomStrike AESA to Test AI-Enabled Combat for Uncrewed Fighters

By FlightGlobal: The US Air Force will install Raytheon's PhantomStrike active electronically scanned array radar on its X-62 VISTA test aircraft, advancing autonomous combat capabilities as the service develops artificial intelligence systems for future uncrewed fighters.

Also: edwards.af.mil, asdnews.com, Aviation A2Z, AirForceTimes, The Aviationist, Aviation Week, interestingengineering.com, news.defcros.com and 9 more
2025-12-19T07:58:18.769640-08:00