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Ukraine's Navy said Neptune missiles hit six Su-34M bombers and ground equipment at the Borisoglebsk airfield in Russia's Voronezh Oblast overnight on October 15.
Finland's ICEYE and Poland's PGZ agreed to jointly develop a military satellite communications system. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said it could lead to a Polish equivalent of Starlink, with work planned for 2026 to 2030.
The U.S. Space Force plans to grow by 10,000 guardians in five years and needs over 200 new instructors. STARCOM outlined sharp training expansions for fiscal 2027, from basic training to officer education.
Executives and officials at a Paris space conference said European demand for sovereign satellite capacity is rising, driven by U.S. access restrictions, cheaper New Space hardware and a scramble for launch slots.
On the night of 14 October, SpaceX limited the operation of Starlink terminals while in motion. This reportedly disrupted a number of Ukrainian strike drone missions, a problem the Defense Forces have confirmed.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has codified Phantom Defense's Blade interceptor drone, allowing its procurement for the Defense Forces. The drone reaches up to 310 km/h and has a range of up to 30 km.
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible $832 million Foreign Military Sale of Javelin missiles and command launch units to Egypt, including training devices, spare parts and logistics support.
