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Mitchell Institute urges USAF to field 500 next‑generation fighters and bombers, double B‑21 buy to 200

The Mitchell Institute report by Heather Penney and Mark Gunzinger urges the U.S. Air Force to buy 500 next‑generation fighters and bombers — doubling the B‑21 purchase to 200 — saying current force levels cannot sustain pressure in a peer conflict and rejecting 'divest to invest' tradeoffs.

2026-02-09T13:29:32.395275-08:00

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Cuba issues NOTAM halting Jet A-1 uplift Feb 10–Mar 11; airlines forced to tanker or add technical stops

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

Space Intel Report

Orange and Deutsche Telekom condition Iris2 purchases on competitive pricing and terms

2026-02-09T10:39:55.874794-08:00

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Can current space law handle the new space age?

2026-02-09T07:09:40.667321-08:00

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Mitchell Institute urges USAF to field 500 next‑generation fighters and bombers, double B‑21 buy to 200 The Mitchell Institute report by Heather Penney and Mark Gunzinger urges the U.S. Air Force to buy 500 next‑generation fighters and bombers — doubling the B‑21 purchase to 200 — saying current force levels cannot sustain pressure in a peer conflict and rejecting 'divest to invest' tradeoffs.

2026-02-09T13:29:32.395275-08:00

Mitchell Institute urges USAF to field 500 next‑generation fighters and bombers, double B‑21 buy to 200

Space Intel Report

Orange and Deutsche Telekom condition Iris2 purchases on competitive pricing and terms Orange and Deutsche Telekom, two of Europe’s largest telecom operators involved in Iris2 industry discussions, told Brussels they will only purchase capacity on the EU’s Iris2 satellite system if pricing and commercial terms are competitive. The declaration links private-sector participation in Iris2 directly to contract economics.

2026-02-09T10:39:55.874794-08:00

Orange and Deutsche Telekom condition Iris2 purchases on competitive pricing and terms

Space.com

Can current space law handle the new space age? The debate has moved from whether space governance must change to how fast laws, norms and institutions can adapt to the new space age. Rapid commercial activity, increased orbital congestion and rising geo‑strategic competition are creating legal gaps that threaten operations, investment and international cooperation.

2026-02-09T07:09:40.667321-08:00

Can current space law handle the new space age?

Universe Today

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030): CASC Outlines Ambitious National Space Priorities China unveiled its 15th five-year plan for 2026–2030; the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) issued a companion release that lays out ambitious priorities for the country’s space sector. The plan frames expanded state-led targets across civil, commercial and strategic space activities and sets the national direction through 2030.

2026-02-09T06:34:10.697944-08:00

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030): CASC Outlines Ambitious National Space Priorities

SpaceNews.com

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?

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NCAA grants Nigerian airlines 90‑day reprieve to provide bank‑backed APGs The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has given local carriers a 90‑day reprieve to provide bank‑backed advance payment guarantees (APGs). The APGs are intended to ensure timely remittance of funds collected by airlines, extending the compliance window while the sector arranges bank‑backed guarantees.

2026-02-09T05:04:13.888099-08:00

NCAA grants Nigerian airlines 90‑day reprieve to provide bank‑backed APGs

SpaceWatch Global

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; airlines forced to tanker or add technical stops Cuba has issued a NOTAM halting Jet A‑1 uplift from Feb 10–Mar 11, forcing airlines to tanker fuel, add technical stops or suspend services. The move—linked to tightening U.S. pressure and sanctions cutting energy imports—has prompted carriers including Air Canada and Russian operators to rebook or evacuate passengers.

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

Cuba issues NOTAM halting Jet A-1 uplift Feb 10–Mar 11; airlines forced to tanker or add technical stops

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Mitchell Institute urges USAF to field 500 next‑generation fighters and bombers, double B‑21 buy to 200

Cuba issues NOTAM halting Jet A-1 uplift Feb 10–Mar 11; airlines forced to tanker or add technical stops

Orange and Deutsche Telekom condition Iris2 purchases on competitive pricing and terms

Can current space law handle the new space age?

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