Satellite   Middle East   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Associated Press

Satellite imagery shows activity at two Iranian nuclear sites amid protest crackdown, raising concealment concerns

Satellite images show increased activity at two Iranian nuclear sites amid Tehran's nationwide crackdown on protests, prompting concerns the government may be attempting to salvage or conceal remaining materials. Those movements coincide with a nationwide internet blackout and intensified security measures.

Also: Military.com and The Independent
2026-01-30T10:14:27.437962-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

UAC: Russia and India advance talks on joint Su-57 production in India

By Air Data News: Russia and India are holding advanced technical discussions on the potential joint production of the Sukhoi Su-57 fighter in India, according to senior.

Also: easterneye.biz
2026-01-30T08:54:16.008773-08:00
MRO   Europe   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

USAF awards up to $235.4M to Sabena for F-16 maintenance supporting Ukraine

By Air Data News: The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded a contract valued at up to $235.4 million to Sabena Aerospace Engineering to provide maintenance and support services for.

Also: prm.ua
2026-01-30T04:16:15.532527-08:00
Africa   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Reuters

Niger military ruler accuses France, Benin, Ivory Coast of sponsoring airport attack

By Reuters: Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani on Thursday blamed French, Benin and Ivory Coast presidents for sponsoring the attack on Niamey international airport, an accusation he made without offering any evidence.

Also: South China Morning Post and 3 more
2026-01-30T05:38:32.334550-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Raytheon nears rate production of PhantomStrike; pre-production units delivered to KAI for Poland’s FA-50 fleet

By FlightGlobal: Raytheon is advancing toward rate-production of its PhantomStrike lightweight fire control radar, with pre-production units already delivered to Korea Aerospace Industries for Poland's future fleet of FA-50 light attack fighters.

2026-01-30T04:27:26.060785-08:00
Helicopter   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

H160M Guépard prototype completes first shipboard integration with French Navy tanker

By AeroTime: The French Navy reveals that the H160M Guépard prototype flew close to BRF Jacques Stosskopf in its first fleet interaction, focusing on sensor behavior.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-01-30T03:03:45.640084-08:00