The War ZoneHoward Altman, Joseph Trevithick

USAF drafts requirements to replace Navy E-6B for 'Looking Glass' airborne ICBM‑launch role

The U.S. Air Force is drafting operational and technical requirements for a replacement airborne command post to assume the 'Looking Glass' ICBM-launch and nuclear command-and-control mission after the Navy retires its E-6B fleet. The work marks the start of a USAF-led effort to restore an airborne launch capability.

2026-01-26T17:09:25.064259-08:00
Reuters

U.S. aircraft carrier strike group arrives in Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran

By Reuters: A U.S. aircraft carrier and supporting warships have arrived in the Middle East, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, expanding President Donald Trump's capabilities to defend U.S.

2026-01-26T08:26:31.076384-08:00
Via SatelliteRachel Jewett

Korea’s Hanwha Systems to Explore Collaboration with Telesat and MDA Space on K-LEO Constellation

By Via Satellite: Canadian space companies Telesat and MDA Space announced separate MoU’s with Korean tech company Hanwha Systems to explore collaboration with Korea's plans for a sovereign Low-Earth Orbit defense constellation, K-LEO.

2026-01-26T12:49:36.787103-08:00
Reuters

Airbus Helicopters posts higher orders and deliveries as European defence demand rises

By Reuters: Airbus Helicopters won almost 20% more orders last year, gaining ground in the military market as defence spending rises across Europe, company data showed on Monday.

2026-01-26T09:05:27.316015-08:00