Event   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Munich Security Conference 2026 set for Feb 13–15 in Munich

The 62nd Munich Security Conference will run Feb 13–15, 2026 at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich. As the leading forum for international security policy, MSC 2026 will convene senior officials, policymakers and industry leaders for high‑level debates on foreign and security challenges shaping defense and procurement decisions.

2026-02-10T05:54:03.721443-08:00
Dassault Aviation   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airbus  
Aviation Week • Robert Wall

German Industry Urges Dual FCAS Fighter Plan

By Aviation Week: German aerospace lobby BDLI is calling for a dual-fighter strategy under FCAS, effectively urging France and others to go separate ways while maintaining the veneer of cooperation.

Also: Space Daily
2026-02-09T02:38:55.992597-08:00
Saudi Arabia   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Riyadh considering EX-standard upgrade for bulk of F-15 fleet, Boeing officials say

By FlightGlobal: Saudi Arabia is eyeing further updates to its large fleet of F-15 combat aircraft, with Boeing seeing strong potential for new upgrades - or even an order for its "latest and greatest" EX-model version.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-02-10T00:56:32.055085-08:00
Hypersonic   Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Hypersonica Emerges from Stealth with €23.3M Series A and Successful Hypersonic Missile Test

By European Spaceflight: Hypersonica has emerged from stealth, announcing a €23.3 million Series A funding round and the successful completion of a hypersonic missile test.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com and resiliencemedia.co
2026-02-09T23:07:19.121722-08:00
Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Airbus targets Royal Saudi Air Force sale with increased‑payload A400M

By FlightGlobal: Airbus Defence & Space is confident that it is a matter of when and not if it will make a marquee sale of its A400M Atlas to the Royal Saudi Air Force.

2026-02-09T23:34:06.308548-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Associated Press

U.S. Navy Chief Urges Shift to Smaller, Faster Assets Instead of Relying on Aircraft Carriers

By Associated Press: The U.S. Navy’s top uniformed officer has introduced his vision for the Navy's future, focusing on using smaller and newer assets instead of consistently turning to huge aircraft carriers.

Also: Federal News Network, The Independent, marinecorpstimes.com, Navy Times, Military Times, Seapower Magazine and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-09T15:52:53.236325-08:00
MRO   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing secures USAF contract to modernize C-17 Globemaster III cockpit

By Air Data News: Boeing has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to design, integrate and certify a modernized flight deck for the C-17A Globemaster III, a.

Also: Aviacionline, Aviation Week, mrobusinesstoday.com, avweb.com, defence-industry.eu, marketforecast.com and Aviation Week
2026-02-09T13:44:56.498413-08:00
Supply Chain   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Stephen Losey

Think tank urges US Air Force to acquire 500 next‑generation fighters and B-21 bombers to counter China

By DefenseNews.com: "No more ‘divest to invest,’” aviation expert Heather Penney said, arguing that the Air Force needs to dramatically boost its F-47 and B-21 acquisition.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com and Military Times
2026-02-09T13:29:32.395275-08:00