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Can Europe Build a Sovereign Space‑Intelligence Capability?

Europe has a technical and programmatic path to a sovereign space‑intelligence capability — from GOVSATCOM and ESA's planned in‑orbit demonstrators to growing national investments — but turning plans into operational systems depends on political will, funding alignment and avoiding programme fragmentation.

2026-02-09T06:12:40.059587-08:00

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Cuba issues NOTAM halting Jet A‑1 uplift Feb. 10–Mar. 11, forcing tankering, tech stops and reschedules

2026-02-09T01:54:42.254349-08:00

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Azerbaijan reportedly in talks to buy up to 48 Saab Gripen E/F fighters

2026-02-09T06:15:10.984805-08:00

Breaking Defense

The uncrewed revolution: MQ-9B and Gambit series reshape regional air dominance

2026-02-09T05:19:22.146856-08:00

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Azerbaijan reportedly in talks to buy up to 48 Saab Gripen E/F fighters Azerbaijan is reportedly evaluating a major air‑force modernisation that could include up to 48 Saab Gripen E/F multirole fighters alongside logistics, training and long‑term support. One report values the potential programme at about AS$6.5 billion and suggests deliveries could begin from 2029.

2026-02-09T06:15:10.984805-08:00

Azerbaijan reportedly in talks to buy up to 48 Saab Gripen E/F fighters

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Can Europe Build a Sovereign Space‑Intelligence Capability? Europe has a technical and programmatic path to a sovereign space‑intelligence capability — from GOVSATCOM and ESA's planned in‑orbit demonstrators to growing national investments — but turning plans into operational systems depends on political will, funding alignment and avoiding programme fragmentation.

2026-02-09T06:12:40.059587-08:00

Can Europe Build a Sovereign Space‑Intelligence Capability?

Breaking Defense

The uncrewed revolution: MQ-9B and Gambit series reshape regional air dominance The MQ-9B and Gambit series represent parallel uncrewed capabilities reshaping regional air dominance, offering persistent, scalable ISR and strike options. Their combination lets militaries address rising security challenges with lower risk to crewed platforms and affordably extend operational reach across contested regions.

2026-02-09T05:19:22.146856-08:00

The uncrewed revolution: MQ-9B and Gambit series reshape regional air dominance

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Munich Security Report 2026 released ahead of Munich Security Conference In anticipation of the 2026 Munich Security Conference, the 2026 Munich Security Report is now available for download. The annual report is released ahead of the conference to provide the background and framing for the event's security and policy discussions.

2026-02-09T03:35:34.610087-08:00

Munich Security Report 2026 released ahead of Munich Security Conference

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Cuba issues NOTAM halting Jet A‑1 uplift Feb. 10–Mar. 11, forcing tankering, tech stops and reschedules Cuba has issued a NOTAM stopping Jet A‑1 uplift at nine airports from Feb. 10 through Mar. 11, warning fuel reserves will be exhausted; airlines are tankering fuel, adding technical refuelling stops and rescheduling services — with Aeroflot and Rossiya already rerouting and evacuating passengers.

2026-02-09T01:54:42.254349-08:00

Cuba issues NOTAM halting Jet A‑1 uplift Feb. 10–Mar. 11, forcing tankering, tech stops and reschedules

Breaking Defense

World Defense Show 2026 opens with F‑35s, full‑scale naval vessels and global delegations The World Defense Show opened today, filling exhibition halls with full‑scale military platforms — from F‑35 displays to full‑sized naval vessels — and attracting delegations from around the world. The event functions as a marketplace for procurement, industry partnerships and capability demonstration.

2026-02-08T12:33:31.846019-08:00

World Defense Show 2026 opens with F‑35s, full‑scale naval vessels and global delegations

Space.com

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US–China moon rivalry sparks private-sector scramble to build the lunar economy As Washington and Beijing accelerate national lunar programs, private firms are racing to build the commercial infrastructure—landers, habitats, resource extraction and cislunar logistics—that will determine market positions and access on the Moon. The competition increasingly blurs civil, commercial and strategic lines for operators and suppliers.

2026-02-08T03:08:20.471850-08:00

US–China moon rivalry sparks private-sector scramble to build the lunar economy

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flynas to launch 'flynas Syria' JV, targeting Q4 2026 restart of Syrian commercial services Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has signed an agreement with Syria’s civil aviation authority to form 'flynas Syria', a joint venture with 51% Syrian ownership. The new carrier is targeting launch in Q4 2026 and plans to serve markets across the Middle East, Africa and Europe as part of Syria’s civil aviation rebuild.

2026-02-08T03:04:11.443930-08:00

flynas to launch 'flynas Syria' JV, targeting Q4 2026 restart of Syrian commercial services

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Can Europe Build a Sovereign Space‑Intelligence Capability?

Cuba issues NOTAM halting Jet A‑1 uplift Feb. 10–Mar. 11, forcing tankering, tech stops and reschedules

Azerbaijan reportedly in talks to buy up to 48 Saab Gripen E/F fighters

The uncrewed revolution: MQ-9B and Gambit series reshape regional air dominance

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