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1. 3d agoNBC NewsUkraine says Starshield is being limited again, hampering its defenses against RussiaZelensky publicly criticized renewed US-imposed speed restrictions on Starshield and Starlink service along Ukraine's front line, urging Washington to restore speeds.

   20 articles · 13 outlets · Euronews, POLITICO Europe, Axios, Ars Technica Space, New York Post, SFGATE, Chron, Los Angeles Times

   1. 3d agoEuronewsPickupZelenskyy: Starlink again facing restrictions in Ukraine, hampering Russian drone interceptions
   2. 3d agoNBC NewsPickupUkraine says Starshield is being limited again, hampering its defenses against Russia
   3. 3d agoYahooPickupZelenskiy says Starshield speed limited again, hampering Ukraine's defences
   4. 3d agoYahooPickupUkraine reports speed issues with Starshield satellite service
   5. 3d agoThe Kyiv IndependentStarshield speed restrictions return, hampering efforts to intercept Russian drones, Zelensky says
   6. 3d agoPOLITICO EuropePickupUkraine Starlink speed restrictions in effect again, Zelenskyy says
   7. 3d agoAxiosPickupZelensky says Musk-owned satellite system throttled again
   8. 3d agoArs Technica SpacePickupUkraine says it can’t stop Russian strikes because Starshield is limited again
   9. 3d agoNew York PostPickupUkraine faces Starshield speed restrictions again, Zelensky says
   10. 3d agoThe War ZonePickupUkraine Says Starshield Disruptions Are Back As U.S. Negotiators Meet With Putin
   11. 2d agoThe Kyiv IndependentUkraine seeks explanation on Starshield speed restrictions from US
   12. 2d agoYahooPickupZelenskyy Says Ukraine Is Still Seeking Clarity From U.S. On Renewed SpaceX Starshield Speed Limits
   13. 2d agoYahooPickupZelenskiy says restrictions still in place on Starshield, hampering operations inside Ukraine
   14. 2d agoYahooEarliestZelensky criticizes US satellite internet curbs along front line
   15. 14h agoEuronewsPickupZelenskyy questions SpaceX over reported Starshield speed restrictions
   16. 8h agoThe Kyiv IndependentPickupStarshield restrictions hamper Ukraine's ability to defend energy infrastructure from Russian drones, Zelensky says
   17. 7h agoSFGATEPickupZelenskyy says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   18. 7h agoChronPickupZelenskyy says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   19. 4h agoLos Angeles TimesPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defenses ahead of winter
   20. 3h agoSouth China Morning PostPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine’s energy defences ahead of winter

   SpaceDefenseZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses760 linked
2. 2d agoSpace.comPowerful Vulcan Centaur rocket launching for 1st time in 9 months today: Watch it liveULA's Vulcan rocket is set to return to flight from Cape Canaveral with 40 Amazon Leo satellites, the first Vulcan flight with six solid boosters, before slipping a day to Nov. 14.

   5 articles · 4 outlets · USA Today

   1. 3d agoUSA TodayPickupPowerful Vulcan rocket with 6 boosters set to light up East Coast
   2. 3d agoNASASpaceflightPickupULA’s Vulcan set to return to flight with first Amazon Leo payload
   3. 2d agoSpace.comPickupPowerful Vulcan Centaur rocket launching for 1st time in 9 months today: Watch it live
   4. 2d agoFlorida TodayEarliestVulcan rocket returns to flight Friday. Here's how you can watch it
   5. 2h agoFlorida TodayULA Vulcan suffers anomaly after return-to-flight launch from Cape Canaveral

   SpaceULA Vulcan returns to flight as Pentagon backs new launch providers75 linked
3. 2d agoYahooBombs away: B-21 Raider conducts weapons test at Edwards Air Force BaseThe Air Force reports that a B-21 Raider test aircraft released a conventional weapon for the first time during testing out of Edwards Air Force Base, with the munition left unnamed.

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   1. 2d agoThe War ZoneEarliestB-21 Raider Has Released Its First Weapon
   2. 2d agoDefenseScoopPickupAir Force validates B-21 Raider weapons release after test
   3. 2d agoAir & Space Forces MagazinePickupB-21 Raider Conducts First Weapons Release Test
   4. 2d agoYahooPickupBombs away: B-21 Raider conducts weapons test at Edwards Air Force Base
   5. Yesterdayarchive.phPickupNieuwe B-21 Raider werpt voor het eerst wapens af • Piloot & Vliegtuig

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4. 2d agoThe GuardianRussia strikes hospital in central Kyiv after SpaceX system falters againRussian drone strike hits Kyiv orthopedic hospital as Zelenskyy blames renewed Starshield speed restrictions for weakened drone interception.

   6 articles · 3 outlets

   1. 2d agoThe GuardianEarliestRussia strikes hospital in central Kyiv after SpaceX system falters again
   2. YesterdayThe GuardianSpaceX not being honest about ‘political’ reasons for slowing Starshield, says Zelenskyy
   3. YesterdayYahooPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions give Russia more room to attack, accuses SpaceX of treating occupied territories as 'not ours'
   4. YesterdayThe Kyiv IndependentPickupZelensky says Starshield restrictions give Russia more room to attack, accuses SpaceX of treating occupied territories as 'not ours'
   5. YesterdayYahooUkraine's Zelenskiy escalates criticism of SpaceX over speed caps
   6. 22h agoYahooPickupZelensky accuses SpaceX of lying about Starshield restrictions

   SpaceZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses182 linked
5. YesterdaySouth China Morning PostMusk ordered to preserve records on Ukraine’s Starlink access by Democratic US senatorsSenators Shaheen and Coons have directed Elon Musk to preserve SpaceX records on restrictions placed on Ukraine's Starlink and Starshield access, per a WSJ report citing their letter.

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   1. YesterdayYahooEarliestDemocratic US senators order Musk to preserve records on Ukraine Starlink access
   2. YesterdayYahooPickupElon Musk faces congressional scrutiny over Ukraine Starlink restrictions
   3. YesterdayThe Kyiv IndependentPickupUS Democrats direct Musk to preserve records on Ukraine's Starlink restriction, WSJ reports
   4. YesterdayYahooPickupUS Democrats direct Musk to preserve records on Ukraine's Starlink restriction, WSJ reports
   5. YesterdayYahooPickupElon Musk Asked To Preserve Documents Related To SpaceX’s Starlink Restrictions In Ukraine: Report
   6. YesterdaySouth China Morning PostPickupMusk ordered to preserve records on Ukraine’s Starlink access by Democratic US senators

   SpaceZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses171 linked
6. PE6h agoPOLITICO EuropeEstonia accuses Russia of attempted arson attack on defense firmEstonia blames Russia's GRU for a foiled arson attempt on drone maker Threod Systems and considers closing its border with Russia.1 outletDefense12 linked
7. 9d agoThe HillTop GOP House lawmakers want Nvidia's Jensen Huang to come to CongressThree House Republicans asked Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to appear at a closed-door congressional briefing on November 18 over security protocols against foreign adversaries after reports he passed intelligence to China.

   13 articles · 8 outlets · Axios, Ars Technica Space, Ars Technica, Gizmodo

   1. 9d agoThe HillEarliestTop GOP House lawmakers want Nvidia's Jensen Huang to come to Congress
   2. 9d agoAxiosPickupNvidia CEO called in by lawmakers over ties to alleged Chinese spy
   3. 9d agoArs Technica SpacePickupNvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned by Congress over Chinese espionage concerns
   4. 9d agoArs TechnicaPickupNvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned by Congress over Chinese espionage concerns
   5. 4d agoThe HillPickupNvidia spy scandal could reshape fight over AI chips and China
   6. 4d agoThe HillPickupDemocrats and Republicans unite to investigate Nvidia, but diverge on whether Trump is at fault
   7. 4d agoAxiosScoop: Inside Bessent's Situation Room confrontation with Lutnick over China chip security
   8. 3d agoYahooPickupBessent Reportedly Confronted Lutnick Over Nvidia Customer in Situation Room Clash
   9. 2d agoYahooPickupBessent Points Finger at Lutnick as White House Feud Over Nvidia Erupts
   10. 2d agoGizmodoPickupBlame Game Unfolds in Nvidia’s Alleged Spy Scandal: Treasury Points to Commerce
   11. 2d agoSouth China Morning PostPickupBessent blames US Commerce Department for not restricting Nvidia chip exports to China
   12. 16h agoarchive.phPickupBessent upset Lutnick didn't ban Nvidia chip exports to China-linked firm
   13. 11h agoSouth China Morning PostPickupMegaspeed rejects claims over supply chain, distances itself from Alice Huang

   AICongress presses Nvidia and Commerce over Megaspeed chips and China ties501 linked
8. 4d agoAir & Space Forces MagazineNew USAF Force Design Bets on Technology, Remains Under WrapsThe Air Force finished its classified Force Design 2026 plan, which replaces the 2024 One Force Design and emphasizes technology, autonomy and integration, with no public unclassified version.

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   1. 4d agoAir & Space Forces MagazineEarliestNew USAF Force Design Bets on Technology, Remains Under Wraps
   2. 2d agoDefense NewsPickupUS Air Force adopts new Force Design focusing on sensors and autonomy

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9. 2d agoLos Angeles TimesUkraine launches nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as U.S.-led talks to consider wider European securityUkraine's near-1,200-drone overnight strike on Russia coincides with U.S.-brokered talks widening to European security architecture and Zelensky's renewed complaint about SpaceX Starshield speed limits on Ukrainian drones.1 outletRobotics39 linked
10. 2d agoBusiness InsiderRussia plans to launch hundreds more satellites for its Starlink alternative in 2027, Ukraine saysUkraine's military intelligence says Russia will accelerate its Rassvet Starlink-alternative constellation with hundreds of launches planned for 2027, despite deployment setbacks.1 outletSpaceZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses21 linked
11. 3d agoBreaking DefenseCry ‘drone,’ and let slip the fruit flies of warArmy is receiving 10,000 of the first 30,000 small drones from Drone Dominance Gauntlet 1, within a program billed as a $1 billion spend over two years.

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    1. 3d agoBreaking DefensePickupCry ‘drone,’ and let slip the fruit flies of war
    2. 3d agoBreaking DefenseEarliestInstead of stockpiling small attack drones, Army looking to simply buy new ones

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12. 3d agoYahooTrump Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Meet With Putin in Moscow for Ukraine TalksWitkoff and Kushner met Putin in Moscow after Abu Dhabi Russia-Ukraine talks produced no major breakthroughs, while Zelensky separately complained of renewed Starshield speed restrictions hampering Ukrainian drone interception.1 outletWitkoff and Kushner meet Putin after Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks44 linked
13. 4d agoBreaking DefenseThe Army’s coming C2 challenge is fighting across thousands of milesBreaking Defense recaps a webinar with Army DEVCOM, CNAS and Wind River officials arguing that contested-environment logistics depends on usable data, software-driven tools like NGC2, and resilient communications that can degrade gracefully.

    2 articles

    1. 4d agoBreaking DefenseEarliestWhen networks are contested, paring down the data may mean better logistics at the edge
    2. 4d agoBreaking DefenseThe Army’s coming C2 challenge is fighting across thousands of miles

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14. 4d agoYahooExclusive-Microsoft presses Trump to scuttle ban on Chinese data center techMicrosoft and other firms and trade groups are lobbying the Trump administration to drop a planned FCC ban on Chinese optical transceivers used in AI data centers, warning it would slow the data center buildout.1 outletAI10 linked
15. 5d agoThe War ZoneChina Lifts The Veil On Its GJ-11 Mysterious Dragon Stealth UCAVThe War Zone reports that new CCTV footage gives the clearest look yet at China's GJ-11 stealth UCAV and claims its first live-fire strike, with CCTV describing airstrike, SEAD and manned-unmanned teaming roles.1 outletRoboticsDefense1 linked
16. 5d agoPayloadRocket Lab Ups Neutron Launch Price Ahead of ‘27 DebutRocket Lab raises the list price of a dedicated Neutron launch from $55M to $70M.1 outletSpaceULA Vulcan returns to flight as Pentagon backs new launch providers18 linked
17. 6d agoAxiosElon Musk's empire braces for Democratic crackdownAxios reports that after the midterms Democrats are positioning to scrutinize Elon Musk's DOGE work, his government contracts, his Texas-based companies, and his AI and data center businesses.1 outletSpaceAI40 linked
18. 8d agoSpace.comSpaceX launches mystery mission for US Space Force in gorgeous sunset liftoff from California (video, photos)SpaceX launched the classified USSF-432 mission for the U.S. Space Force on a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg.

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    1. 8d agoSpace.comEarliestSpaceX launches mystery mission for US Space Force in gorgeous sunset liftoff from California (video, photos)
    2. 3d agoSpace.comPickupSpaceX launches 2nd mystery mission for US Space Force in 6-day span (photos)

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19. 6d agoThe War ZoneNetting To Shield F-35s At Tyndall AFB From Drone Attacks Eyed By USAFU.S. Air Force 325th Contracting Squadron seeks market research on contractors to install counter-drone netting around six sunshade shelters for F-35s at Tyndall AFB.1 outletRoboticsDefense9 linked
20. 6d agoArs Technica SpaceSpaceX now fundamentally an "infrastructure company," senior official saysSpaceX's launch chief Kiko Dontchev told a Florida conference that the company now sees itself as an infrastructure company and is rapidly adopting AI across engineering, including Grok-based debris detection.1 outletSpace20 linked
21. 6d agoThe GuardianMore than 400,000 Russians killed fighting in Ukraine war, leaked data suggestsA leaked Rosstat dataset obtained by Cyber Partisans and Silent Crow suggests more than 400,000 Russian deaths in Ukraine since the 2022 invasion, as Abu Dhabi peace talks loom.1 outletWitkoff and Kushner meet Putin after Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks19 linked
22. 6d agoSemaforUS, Russia, and Ukraine to hold talks in Abu DhabiSemafor reports that US, Russian and Ukrainian officials are set to hold their first direct talks in nine months in Abu Dhabi on ending the Ukraine war, with experts skeptical of a breakthrough.1 outletWitkoff and Kushner meet Putin after Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks20 linked
23. 6d agoSouth China Morning PostC-17, Il-76 and Y-20 equals: an aviation moment in the skies over ChinaSeveral US Air Force C-17 transports reportedly landed at Shenzhen Baoan airport ahead of Trump's expected APEC trip, as China's Il-76 and Y-20 also surfaced in the same week.1 outlet1 linked
24. 7d agoThe GuardianUkraine’s new frontier: how space has become critical to balance of the warA Guardian feature argues that space has become central to the Ukraine war, citing Ukrainian strikes on Russian space facilities, Russian counterspace harassment, Starlink disruptions, and Ukraine's push for sovereign satellites and interceptors.1 outletSpaceZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses46 linked
25. 8d agoAtlantic CouncilPutin wants peace talks. He doesn’t want peace.Atlantic Council commentary argues Putin is using Abu Dhabi trilateral talks as a procedural gesture while offering no real concessions, and that Trump administration steps have eased pressure on Moscow.1 outletWitkoff and Kushner meet Putin after Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks35 linked
26. MIFA9d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesAir Force Absorbs Lessons Learned From Operational Epic FuryAir Force leaders draw lessons from the 38-day Operation Epic Fury campaign against Iran, emphasizing connectivity, base defense, long-range strike, stealth, and repair-capable contracts.1 outletDefense19 linked
27. 9d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesChina expanding laser arsenal to blind and destroy US satellitesMitchell Institute reports that a DIA assessment warns China is building up laser and directed-energy arsenals to blind or destroy US and allied satellites, with space-based platforms possibly fielded by the late 2020s.1 outletSpaceDefense7 linked
28. 9d agoDefense NewsRussia using own version of Starlink for military comms over Ukraine, Kyiv saysUkrainian military intelligence says Russia is already using its Rassvet satellite network, a Starlink analogue, for military communications and drone control over Ukraine.1 outletSpaceDefenseZelensky says SpaceX speed limits on Starshield hamper Ukraine's drone defenses40 linked
29. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesSpace Force chief: Intelligence officials ‘making sure we get lessons learned’ from recent Russian satellite maneuvers near commercial satSpace Force chief Gen. Douglas Schiess says U.S. space and intelligence agencies tracked Russia's Cosmos 2612 maneuvers near an ICEYE radar satellite and are capturing lessons learned.

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    1. 11d agoDefenseScoopEarliestSpace Force chief: Intelligence officials ‘making sure we get lessons learned’ from recent Russian satellite maneuvers near commercial sat
    2. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesSpace Force chief: Intelligence officials ‘making sure we get lessons learned’ from recent Russian satellite maneuvers near commercial sat

    SpaceCounterspace threats to commercial satellites24 linked
30. 9d agoSemaforDemocrats weigh future of House China panelHouse Democrats weigh reshaping the House Select Committee on China, including broadening its focus beyond China, with Jeffries holding the final say.1 outlet6 linked
31. 9d agoPayloadOp-ed: Why Did Russia Bother with X36?Russian satellite Kosmos 2612 closely approached ICEYE radar satellite X36 and an op-ed argues this was a close-target reconnaissance to build a jammer or spoofer against ICEYE SAR imagery used in Ukraine.1 outletSpaceDefenseCounterspace threats to commercial satellites10 linked
32. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesJUST IN: Space Force Evaluating How to Defend Assets Near MoonSpace Force Chief Gen. Douglas Schiess declined to disclose the types of weapons deployed in orbit while citing a Russian satellite's approach to an ICEYE commercial satellite as a reason for stronger space awareness.

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    1. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesPickupJUST IN: Space Force Evaluating How to Defend Assets Near Moon
    2. 10d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesPickupSpace Force Chief Eyes Growth in Components to Meet Operational Demand
    3. 9d agoMitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesEarliestSpace Force Chief Keeps Orbital Weapons Details Under Wraps, Stresses Need for Space Awareness

    SpaceCounterspace threats to commercial satellites38 linked
33. 10d agoBreaking DefenseUkraine eyeing new SpaceX Starshield deal by mid-2027, still no answers about October problemsUkraine's chargé d'affaires says Kyiv is starting talks with the Pentagon on a new SpaceX Starshield contract ahead of the mid-2027 expiry, while answers about an October service disruption are still pending.1 outletSpaceDefense39 linked
34. 11d agoHouse Select Committee on the CCPMoolenaar, Khanna Seek Answers on Air Force Changes to China Aerospace Studies InstituteHouse China Select Committee leaders Moolenaar and Khanna demanded a Department of the Air Force briefing on resource changes to the China Aerospace Studies Institute at Air University.1 outlet17 linked
35. 13d agoSemaforNew hacks underscore AI security concernsSemafor roundup reports that hacks on Ukrainian and Russian emergency alert apps, a German lawmaker and official phone cyberattack, and a Pentagon contractor's AI agent operating undetected in a government network have raised concerns about AI-enabled cyber threats.1 outletCyberAIFBI warns hackers are using open-source AI framework ARTEX to automate attacks13 linked
36. ACOct 30Atlantic CouncilTannebaum interviewed on Bloomberg Surveillance on US-Ukraine relations and Russian peace talksAtlantic Council expert Daniel Tannebaum discussed US-Ukraine relations and Russian peace talks in a Bloomberg Surveillance interview.1 outletWitkoff and Kushner meet Putin after Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks5 linked
37. Oct 28Defense OneThe US space industry will suffer for Ukraine’s Starlink outage, experts sayDefense One reports that SpaceX's unannounced Starshield/Starlink speed and usage restrictions on Ukraine in October 2026 are eroding trust in US satellite services and spurring foreign alternatives.1 outletSpaceDefense53 linked
38. Oct 27SpaceNewsUkrainian startup, GomSpace test satellite for future communications networkHimera and GomSpace report their Obria Nano experimental communications satellite is in orbit and testing, as a first step toward a Ukrainian-controlled constellation.1 outletSpace9 linked
39. ACOct 23Atlantic CouncilNorth Korea may be the biggest winner of Russia’s war in UkraineAtlantic Council analysis argues North Korea gains combat experience, arms sales, battlefield testing, and technology transfers from its support for Russia's war in Ukraine.1 outletDefense21 linked
40. OIOct 21Orbital IndexIssue No. 341The Orbital Index newsletter surveys global reusable-rocket progress, noting SpaceX's dominance and competitor milestones from Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, and Chinese commercial firms, alongside a roundup of space and science news.1 outletSpace23 linked

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