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Munich Security Conference accelerates shift to defence in European space

The Munich Security Conference in the second week of February 2026 crystallised a kairos moment, reframing Europe’s space agenda around security and defence. Policymakers and industry are now debating sovereign capabilities, civil‑versus‑military trade‑offs and procurement shifts as war dominates the strategic conversation.

2026-02-23T03:52:16.652838-08:00

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US Air Force Buildup in Bulgaria Escalates Tensions Ahead of Iran Nuclear Talks

2026-02-23T03:00:53.711227-08:00

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Leeham: Is Boom’s Supersonic Bet Doomed as Military ‘Green’ Policies Falter

2026-02-23T00:21:12.817860-08:00

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How Europe could tap €500bn for a sovereign defence: eurobonds, German resistance and two compromises

2026-02-22T21:30:34.467754-08:00

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Munich Security Conference accelerates shift to defence in European space The Munich Security Conference in the second week of February 2026 crystallised a kairos moment, reframing Europe’s space agenda around security and defence. Policymakers and industry are now debating sovereign capabilities, civil‑versus‑military trade‑offs and procurement shifts as war dominates the strategic conversation.

2026-02-23T03:52:16.652838-08:00

Munich Security Conference accelerates shift to defence in European space

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US Air Force Buildup in Bulgaria Escalates Tensions Ahead of Iran Nuclear Talks U.S. Air Force deployments to Bulgaria, part of a broader regional force expansion, have raised tensions as diplomats return to high‑stakes negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme. The buildup adds a visible military dimension to ongoing talks and alters the operational picture in the region.

2026-02-23T03:00:53.711227-08:00

US Air Force Buildup in Bulgaria Escalates Tensions Ahead of Iran Nuclear Talks

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US Air Force Buildup in Bulgaria Escalates Tensions Ahead of Iran Nuclear Talks

2026-02-23T03:00:53.711227-08:00

US Air Force Buildup in Bulgar

Leeham News

Leeham: Is Boom’s Supersonic Bet Doomed as Military ‘Green’ Policies Falter A Leeham News column questions whether Boom Supersonic’s commercial bet remains viable as faltering military ‘green’ policies remove a potential demand pillar. The piece also criticizes urban air mobility hype, calling eVTOLs “perfectly mediocre” and overpriced in its assessment.

2026-02-23T00:21:12.817860-08:00

Leeham: Is Boom’s Supersonic Bet Doomed as Military ‘Green’ Policies Falter

Reuters

How Europe could tap €500bn for a sovereign defence: eurobonds, German resistance and two compromises Europe needs roughly €500bn to build sovereign defence — satellite communications, layered air defences, a European nuclear umbrella and stepped‑up R&D — and Breakingviews argues issuing eurobonds could finance it. Berlin opposes joint debt; the piece outlines two compromise ideas to soften German objections.

2026-02-22T21:30:34.467754-08:00

How Europe could tap €500bn for a sovereign defence: eurobonds, German resistance and two compromises

AeroTime

Sofia Airport closed overnight Feb 23–24 amid reported US military operations Sofia Airport was temporarily closed to civilian traffic on the nights of Feb. 23 and 24, reportedly in connection with US military operations. The restrictions disrupted scheduled arrivals and departures and signaled a temporary suspension of civilian access while military activity was reported nearby.

2026-02-22T04:16:31.059032-08:00

Sofia Airport closed overnight Feb 23–24 amid reported US military operations

Wall Street Journal

Extended USS Gerald R. Ford Deployment Strains Crew, Families and Raises Readiness Concerns An extended deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is producing sustained strain on sailors and their families, prompting concerns about crew morale, fatigue and the ship's operational readiness as leadership weighs the impact of prolonged missions on carrier effectiveness.

2026-02-21T10:46:16.976949-08:00

Extended USS Gerald R. Ford Deployment Strains Crew, Families and Raises Readiness Concerns

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France to deliver additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine Ukraine's Air Force said it expects additional Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighters from France as Kyiv seeks to bolster its combat aviation capacity. The move signals continued French military aviation support and will add multi-role jet capability to Ukraine's efforts to sustain frontline air operations.

2026-02-21T00:13:57.571284-08:00

France to deliver additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine

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Munich Security Conference accelerates shift to defence in European space

US Air Force Buildup in Bulgaria Escalates Tensions Ahead of Iran Nuclear Talks

Leeham: Is Boom’s Supersonic Bet Doomed as Military ‘Green’ Policies Falter

How Europe could tap €500bn for a sovereign defence: eurobonds, German resistance and two compromises

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