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USAF to Arm Whole B-52 Fleet for Nuclear Role and Reintroduce MIRVed ICBMs After New START Lapse

With New START expired, the U.S. nuclear posture is unbounded for the first time in decades. The Air Force is prepared to retrofit the entire B-52 fleet for nuclear missions and to reintroduce MIRVed ICBMs, measures that would expand deliverable warhead capacity and reshape deterrence options.

2026-02-11T17:55:45.491259-08:00

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U.S. to Accept F‑35s Lacking Operational AN/APG‑85 Radar; Nose Ballast Fitted as Stopgap

2026-02-11T14:36:01.686884-08:00

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FAA briefly ordered 10‑day closure of El Paso airspace after alleged cartel drone incursions amid Pentagon–FAA standoff

2026-02-11T01:50:22.507263-08:00

SpaceNews.com

Sovereign EO demand spreads across the Earth‑observation stack

2026-02-11T12:27:21.840166-08:00

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The War Zone

USAF to Arm Whole B-52 Fleet for Nuclear Role and Reintroduce MIRVed ICBMs After New START Lapse With New START expired, the U.S. nuclear posture is unbounded for the first time in decades. The Air Force is prepared to retrofit the entire B-52 fleet for nuclear missions and to reintroduce MIRVed ICBMs, measures that would expand deliverable warhead capacity and reshape deterrence options.

2026-02-11T17:55:45.491259-08:00

USAF to Arm Whole B-52 Fleet for Nuclear Role and Reintroduce MIRVed ICBMs After New START Lapse

The War Zone

U.S. to Accept F‑35s Lacking Operational AN/APG‑85 Radar; Nose Ballast Fitted as Stopgap Lockheed will begin handing over F‑35s to the U.S. services from June 2025 without operational AN/APG‑85 nose radars after sensor development delays. Jets will receive ballast weights in the nose as a temporary measure, a step that reduces detection, engagement capability and survivability.

2026-02-11T14:36:01.686884-08:00

U.S. to Accept F‑35s Lacking Operational AN/APG‑85 Radar; Nose Ballast Fitted as Stopgap

SpaceNews.com

Sovereign EO demand spreads across the Earth‑observation stack Demand for sovereign capability is extending beyond national satellite fleets into the full Earth‑observation stack — sensors, hosted payloads, ground segments, data processing and tasking. Governments' push for national control and sustainment is reshaping procurement priorities and commercial productisation across the EO market.

2026-02-11T12:27:21.840166-08:00

Sovereign EO demand spreads across the Earth‑observation stack

The War Zone

Securing the High North: MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s Role in Arctic Security The MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s long endurance and multi-role sensors make it well suited for High North patrols, providing persistent maritime and Arctic-domain surveillance, over-the-horizon ISR and maritime security. Operators view the uncrewed platform as a cost-effective means to extend presence and situational awareness in high-latitude operations.

2026-02-11T11:13:13.184873-08:00

Securing the High North: MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s Role in Arctic Security

Reuters

Ukrainian air defences intercept Russian missiles over Lviv region Ukrainian air defences intercepted Russian missiles targeting the Lviv region on Wednesday, Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi said after the air force warned of missiles in the air. Local authorities reported no immediate civilian casualties; damage assessment and temporary airspace restrictions are ongoing.

2026-02-11T06:05:27.347238-08:00

Ukrainian air defences intercept Russian missiles over Lviv region

Axios

Inside Red Flag: U.S. and allies train for future air combat At Red Flag, U.S. and allied aircrews are rehearsing contested, high-end air combat with realistic attrition and integrated tactics to prepare for future fights. Participants embrace hard realism — "We've all been shot down at Red Flag before," Master Aircrew Andy Welham-Jones said.

2026-02-11T04:15:55.759981-08:00

Inside Red Flag: U.S. and allies train for future air combat

Reuters

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FAA briefly ordered 10‑day closure of El Paso airspace after alleged cartel drone incursions amid Pentagon–FAA standoff The FAA issued a 10‑day flight restriction grounding operations to and from El Paso International for “special security reasons,” then abruptly reopened the airspace after U.S. military action against alleged Mexican cartel drones. AP sources say the move followed a Pentagon–FAA dispute over counter‑drone measures, including lasers.

2026-02-11T01:50:22.507263-08:00

FAA briefly ordered 10‑day closure of El Paso airspace after alleged cartel drone incursions amid Pentagon–FAA standoff

FlightGlobal

Sheremetyevo operator to buy Domodedovo; vows profitability as runway found non-compliant The operator of Moscow Sheremetyevo — via subsidiary Perspektiva and partner PSB — signed an agreement to acquire Domodedovo, auctioned 29 January after a government takeover. Sheremetyevo's CEO says Domodedovo's new runway was built in violation of standards and may need costly reconstruction.

2026-02-10T23:33:27.910331-08:00

Sheremetyevo operator to buy Domodedovo; vows profitability as runway found non-compliant

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USAF to Arm Whole B-52 Fleet for Nuclear Role and Reintroduce MIRVed ICBMs After New START Lapse

U.S. to Accept F‑35s Lacking Operational AN/APG‑85 Radar; Nose Ballast Fitted as Stopgap

FAA briefly ordered 10‑day closure of El Paso airspace after alleged cartel drone incursions amid Pentagon–FAA standoff

Sovereign EO demand spreads across the Earth‑observation stack

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