Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Eurofighter wins NATO‑backed contract to develop, test and certify Typhoon Aerodynamic Modification Kit

Eurofighter and NETMA have signed a NATO‑backed contract to develop, test and certify an Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Typhoon, advancing a long‑planned aerodynamic upgrade. The AMK is designed to restore handling and permit integration of heavier weapons loads, moving the capability closer to fleet adoption.

Also: UK Defence Journal, Aviacionline and defensemirror.com
2026-02-05T05:55:25.636894-08:00
MRO   Israel   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Israeli Air Force to fit Elbit Systems equipment package on a dozen CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters

By FlightGlobal: Elbit Systems is to provide a range of new equipment for installation in a dozen Sikorsky CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters on order for the Israeli air force.

Also: defensemirror.com, indiastrategic.in and 3 more
2026-02-05T04:38:06.658606-08:00
China   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Echo Wang, Joey Roulette

Pentagon asked to probe SpaceX for potential Chinese ownership

By Reuters: Democratic U.S. senators urged the Pentagon to conduct an immediate review of SpaceX amid allegations that Chinese investors have secretly acquired stakes in the closely held rocket maker, citing potential national security risks, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

2026-02-05T04:23:30.469586-08:00
Africa   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

U.S. Lawmaker Says U.S. Fighter Production Shortfalls Pushed Algeria Toward Russia’s Su-57E, Raising CAATSA Sanctions Risk

By Aviation Week: A U.S. senator cites fighter production delays as a factor in Algeria's Su-57E purchase, raising concerns over potential sanctions under Caatsa.

2026-02-04T14:03:39.675449-08:00
Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Non‑U.S. defence firms gain market share as U.S. policy shifts spur global supplier diversification

By FlightGlobal: Aerospace manufacturers outside the United States are capitalising on surging demand for alternatives to American hardware, as the Trump Administration's departure from traditional alliance-building prompts defence customers worldwide to diversify their supplier base.

2026-02-05T02:22:51.001942-08:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Vantor Wins $5.3M Luno B Contract From NGA

By Payload: The contract, awarded under NGA’s Luno B program, will see Vantor provide the intelligence community with data about shifts to things like roads, vegetation, and buildings, as well as broader impacts caused by manmade or natural disasters.

2026-02-05T02:35:11.528522-08:00