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Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump threatened U.S. grounding and tariffs

Transport Canada has granted type certification for Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 business jets, according to a government document, after President Donald Trump publicly criticized the delay and threatened to ground Canada-built aircraft in the U.S. and impose tariffs unless regulators approved the models.

2026-02-20T13:35:44.633286-08:00

AINonline

White House threats over Gulfstream certification prompt push for type‑certification and validation reforms

2026-02-20T10:10:44.817915-08:00

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US Chamber pushes for licensing and ITAR reform to modernize U.S. space infrastructure in 2026

2026-02-19T05:30:31.345084-08:00

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AtkinsRéalis teams with Anduril UK to fast‑track sovereign autonomous systems for UK defence

2026-02-17T03:46:12.192264-08:00

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Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump threatened U.S. grounding and tariffs Transport Canada has granted type certification for Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 business jets, according to a government document, after President Donald Trump publicly criticized the delay and threatened to ground Canada-built aircraft in the U.S. and impose tariffs unless regulators approved the models.

2026-02-20T13:35:44.633286-08:00

Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump threatened U.S. grounding and tariffs

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White House threats over Gulfstream certification prompt push for type‑certification and validation reforms White House threats to withhold or challenge certification for Gulfstream business jets have revived industry and regulator calls to reform aircraft type‑certification and validation processes, senior leaders say. The dispute has exposed long‑standing frictions in cross‑border validation and prompted proposals to tighten oversight and harmonize approvals.

2026-02-20T10:10:44.817915-08:00

White House threats over Gulfstream certification prompt push for type‑certification and validation reforms

DefenseNews.com

U.S. approves export licenses for Turkish T129 attack helicopters to Philippines after Pakistan requests stalled The U.S. has issued export licenses enabling a Turkish company to sell a batch of T129 attack helicopters to the Philippines, after Ankara's earlier applications for the same clearance to supply Pakistan stalled a month earlier. The move underscores U.S. discretion over Turkish arms exports.

2026-02-20T07:01:06.997225-08:00

U.S. approves export licenses for Turkish T129 attack helicopters to Philippines after Pakistan requests stalled

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US Chamber pushes for licensing and ITAR reform to modernize U.S. space infrastructure in 2026 The US Chamber is urging federal action in 2026 to reform satellite licensing and ITAR export-controls to modernize U.S. space infrastructure. Chamber leaders say modernization must cover physical assets, policy and regulatory frameworks — warning industry growth and maturation will be difficult without those changes.

2026-02-19T05:30:31.345084-08:00

US Chamber pushes for licensing and ITAR reform to modernize U.S. space infrastructure in 2026

dronelife.com

KULR, Hylio to build NDAA‑compliant batteries for U.S.‑made agricultural drones in Texas KULR and agricultural UAS maker Hylio have partnered to design and manufacture NDAA‑compliant battery systems for Hylio’s U.S.‑built agricultural drones, with production slated in Texas. The work delivers domestically qualified powerpacks intended for commercial ag‑drone operations under U.S. sourcing rules.

2026-02-18T06:34:42.594479-08:00

KULR, Hylio to build NDAA‑compliant batteries for U.S.‑made agricultural drones in Texas

eVTOL Insights

AtkinsRéalis teams with Anduril UK to fast‑track sovereign autonomous systems for UK defence AtkinsRéalis has signed a teaming agreement with Anduril UK to provide critical safety, assurance and regulatory expertise aimed at accelerating development and sovereign deployment of autonomous systems for UK defence. The deal pairs a legacy engineering services firm with a defence-tech integrator to navigate certification and UK-specific compliance.

2026-02-17T03:46:12.192264-08:00

AtkinsRéalis teams with Anduril UK to fast‑track sovereign autonomous systems for UK defence

The Aviationist

Dutch defence minister warns F-35 software can be 'jailbroken', flags sovereignty risk Dutch Defence Secretary Gijs Tuinman warned the F-35’s vendor-locked mission software could be “jailbroken,” likening the threat to an iPhone and raising questions about European operational sovereignty. His remarks highlight allied concern over software control as diplomatic relations with the U.S. cool.

2026-02-15T12:12:30.011119-08:00

Dutch defence minister warns F-35 software can be 'jailbroken', flags sovereignty risk

Wall Street Journal

Safran seeks alternative rare-earth suppliers amid geopolitical tensions Safran is stockpiling rare-earth elements and scouting alternative suppliers as geopolitical tensions raise concerns over supplies of critical rare-earth materials used in engines and avionics. The move aims to shield production and defence programmes from export curbs and broader supply-chain disruption.

2026-02-13T15:05:08.315375-08:00

Safran seeks alternative rare-earth suppliers amid geopolitical tensions

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Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump threatened U.S. grounding and tariffs

White House threats over Gulfstream certification prompt push for type‑certification and validation reforms

US Chamber pushes for licensing and ITAR reform to modernize U.S. space infrastructure in 2026

AtkinsRéalis teams with Anduril UK to fast‑track sovereign autonomous systems for UK defence

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