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U.S. F-35C shoots down Iranian Shahed-139 drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln

U.S. Central Command said a U.S. F-35C shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 loitering munition after it 'aggressively approached' the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. CENTCOM described the drone's intent as unclear and said the engagement occurred as it neared the vessel.

2026-02-03T09:37:19.594125-08:00

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US–Canada diplomatic row threatens military aircraft certifications, Saudi F‑35 sales and naval tech exports

2026-02-03T10:02:30.625711-08:00

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Germany proposes €35bn military space plan to field spy satellites, spaceplanes and offensive lasers

2026-02-02T23:35:32.471439-08:00

FlightGlobal

RSAF signals F-35 integration and C-130 refresh while prioritising readiness and deterrence

2026-02-02T17:36:15.226192-08:00

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US–Canada diplomatic row threatens military aircraft certifications, Saudi F‑35 sales and naval tech exports President Trump’s spat with Canada could threaten aircraft certifications, cross‑border sustainment and procurement programmes — potentially imperiling US military aircraft access and planned foreign sales such as proposed Saudi F‑35s. The Watchlist also flags new naval technologies and export sensitivities highlighted on the global defense‑expo circuit.

2026-02-03T10:02:30.625711-08:00

US–Canada diplomatic row threatens military aircraft certifications, Saudi F‑35 sales and naval tech exports

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U.S. F-35C shoots down Iranian Shahed-139 drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln U.S. Central Command said a U.S. F-35C shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 loitering munition after it 'aggressively approached' the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. CENTCOM described the drone's intent as unclear and said the engagement occurred as it neared the vessel.

2026-02-03T09:37:19.594125-08:00

U.S. F-35C shoots down Iranian Shahed-139 drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln

Reuters

Germany proposes €35bn military space plan to field spy satellites, spaceplanes and offensive lasers Berlin is weighing a €35 billion military space spending plan to procure spy satellites, spaceplanes and offensive laser systems aimed at countering growing orbital threats from Russia and China, the German space commander said. The proposal would substantially accelerate Germany's sovereign milsatcom and space-warfare posture.

2026-02-02T23:35:32.471439-08:00

Germany proposes €35bn military space plan to field spy satellites, spaceplanes and offensive lasers

FlightGlobal

RSAF signals F-35 integration and C-130 refresh while prioritising readiness and deterrence The Republic of Singapore Air Force is adopting a measured modernisation path—drawing lessons from recent conflicts—while keeping deterrence and readiness central, Major-General Kelvin Fan says. Plans outline F‑35 integration, a C‑130 fleet refresh and prioritised operational readiness amid evolving regional security dynamics.

2026-02-02T17:36:15.226192-08:00

RSAF signals F-35 integration and C-130 refresh while prioritising readiness and deterrence

DefenseNews.com

USAF reinstates no‑notice readiness inspections, seeks spare‑parts funding boost The U.S. Air Force has reinstated no‑notice combat readiness inspections across units and is directing increased spare‑parts funding to raise mission‑capable rates, senior leaders said. The secretary of the Air Force and the chief of staff have made readiness a top priority, calling it "commanders' business."

2026-02-02T13:02:50.892463-08:00

USAF reinstates no‑notice readiness inspections, seeks spare‑parts funding boost

Bloomberg Law

Hegseth visits Blue Origin at KSC, pitches 'Department of War' vision and asks Bezos to help overhaul Pentagon procurement On Feb. 2, 2026 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth toured Blue Origin’s Merritt Island facility at Kennedy Space Center, delivered remarks to employees, praised the firm and called on Jeff Bezos to help reform Pentagon procurement as he escalated criticism of legacy defense acquisition.

2026-02-02T10:58:09.443593-08:00

Hegseth visits Blue Origin at KSC, pitches 'Department of War' vision and asks Bezos to help overhaul Pentagon procurement

Vertical Mag

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FAA accepts NTSB finding that systemic FAA failures led to Jan. 29, 2025 D.C. mid‑air collision killing 67 FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford has accepted the NTSB's finding that systemic FAA regulatory and oversight failures led to the Jan. 29, 2025 mid‑air collision over Washington, D.C., between a regional jet and a U.S. Army UH‑60L Black Hawk that killed 67, the deadliest U.S. air crash since 2001.

2026-02-01T18:13:11.076934-08:00

FAA accepts NTSB finding that systemic FAA failures led to Jan. 29, 2025 D.C. mid‑air collision killing 67

Politico

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NTSB to Release Findings on Reagan National Midair Collision; Report Could Spur Policy Reforms The NTSB will publish findings this week into last year’s deadly crash near Reagan National Airport, identifying probable causes and safety gaps. The board’s determinations could trigger a wave of regulatory and procedural changes affecting military and civilian operations in the Washington, D.C., metro airspace.

2026-01-31T14:54:09.811080-08:00

NTSB to Release Findings on Reagan National Midair Collision; Report Could Spur Policy Reforms

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U.S. F-35C shoots down Iranian Shahed-139 drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln

US–Canada diplomatic row threatens military aircraft certifications, Saudi F‑35 sales and naval tech exports

Germany proposes €35bn military space plan to field spy satellites, spaceplanes and offensive lasers

RSAF signals F-35 integration and C-130 refresh while prioritising readiness and deterrence

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