Taiwan receives its first two F-16 Block 70 fighters from a 66-jet U.S. order, strengthening its air defense and modernizing its fighter fleet.
Finland has begun its F-35 transition at Rovaniemi, linking the new fighter to NATO integration, Arctic defense and the phased retirement of the F/A-18.
Nokia and ICEYE will develop sovereign LEO satellite communications for governments and defense, with first satellites planned for launch in 2028.
SpaceX launched Crew-13 to the ISS on Oct. 1, extending NASA's commercial crew operations and reinforcing U.S. access to low Earth orbit.