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Europe Can Build More Satellites — But Still Needs US Rockets for Years
Reuters: Creotech plans up to tenfold satellite capacity by 2029; CEO warns Europe will rely on US rockets for about a decade.
Hungary Could Field a Home-Built Anti-Drone Laser Within a Year, Minister Says
Hungary's MoD says a domestic laser destroyed a drone at a live demo. The minister says forces could have it in a year, but no specs were disclosed.
EU AI Act Gets Its First Harmonised Standard, for Quality Management Systems
EN 18286:2026 gives providers of high-risk AI systems who apply it a presumption of conformity with the AI Act's Article 17 quality management rules.
Epirus Gets $18M Army Contract to Make Its Leonidas Counter-Drone System Mobile
Epirus has an $18M US Army contract to make its Leonidas high-power microwave counter-drone system mobile, Tectonic Defense reports. Vehicles not named.
US Air Force Says an F-22 Pilot Directed a YFQ-44A Combat Drone in Flight
The US Air Force says an F-22 pilot gave in-flight tactical directions to a YFQ-44A combat drone this month, its autonomy flying simulated tasks.
Anthropic Quietly Pitched Lawmakers a Draft AI Safety Bill, Politico Reports
Politico reports Anthropic pitched a draft AI safety bill: model blocks for $1bn+ or 50+ casualty risks, 72-hour reporting, DC court-only suspension.
US Navy Says a Carrier Strike Group Has Deployed With an Unmanned Surface Vessel
Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao says the Theodore Roosevelt carrier group deployed on 8 October with an unmanned surface vessel, a first. Model unnamed.
Germany Signs Net-Firing Interceptor Drone Deal; Report Puts It Above €1.1bn
Germany's BAAINBw signed a deal for net-capture interceptor drones on 15 October. Hartpunkt says ARGUS Interception's framework is worth over €1.1bn.
KPMG 2026 Global CEO Outlook: Cyber Named Top Growth Risk as AI Investment Stays High
KPMG's 2026 Global CEO Outlook found 31% of CEOs name cyber the top growth risk and 79% keep AI a top investment priority.
New Zealand’s Central Bank and Markets Regulator Set Out What They Expect From Firms on Frontier-AI Cyber Risk
New Zealand's RBNZ and FMA outline what they expect of regulated firms on cyber risk from frontier AI. No new rule; it builds on existing obligations.
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