UAV Development & Drone Programs   ATC   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters

Ukraine targets Moscow with drones for third straight night, Russia says

Reuters reports: Ukraine sent drones towards Moscow for the third consecutive night and targeted several other Russian regions, disrupting air traffic throughout the country and threatening an industrial plant in Russia's south, Russian authorities said on Wednesday.

Also: Economic Times and moderndiplomacy.eu
2025-10-28T23:32:43.082222-07:00

Today In Defense

Last Updated: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, 1:11 AM PDT

2025-10-29T01:11:11.696508-07:00 2025-10-29T01:11:11.696508-07:00 (2025-10-29T01:11:11.696508-07:00)

China   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Chinese Carrier-Capable Advanced Trainer/Light Combat Jet Emerges — Possible Addition to Growing Carrier Air Wing

By The War Zone: The advanced jet trainer may well be set to join China’s ongoing carrier air wing expansion. The advanced jet trainer and light combat jet may well be set to join China’s ongoing carrier air wing expansion.

2025-10-28T13:33:07.876083-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Reuters • Anton Kolodyazhnyy

Belarus to field Russia's Oreshnik intermediate-range hypersonic missile system in December — TASS

By Reuters: Belarus will deploy Russia's new Oreshnik intermediate-range hypersonic missile system in December, Russian state-run TASS news agency reported on Tuesday, citing Natalya Eismont, spokesperson for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

2025-10-28T10:27:18.119722-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Pentagon Space Policy Nominee Testifies on Space Force–NRO Collaboration, Organization and China

By Payload: The nominee to lead the Pentagon’s space policy wants to streamline collaboration between the Space Force and NRO.

Also: SpaceNews.com and Air & Space Forces Mag
2025-10-28T09:56:22.460413-07:00
Event   Aircraft Carrier   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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politico.eu • Sophia Cai

US President Trump rallies aboard the USS George Washington aircraft carrier, tying trade agenda to military goals

By politico.eu: The president brought signature elements of his campaign events, and announced a $10 billion Toyota commitment in the US.

Also: Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, Stars and Stripes, Yomiuri Japan News and 4 more
2025-10-28T03:37:36.417383-07:00