Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Defense Policy   NASA  
Bloomberg Law • Jen Judson, Loren Grush, Sana Pashankar

Hegseth visits Blue Origin, recruits Bezos to push Pentagon procurement reform

Hegseth visited Blue Origin’s Merritt Island facility, lauding the Bezos-backed company and publicly recruiting private-sector support to overhaul Pentagon procurement. The trip intensified his critique of “legacy” defense contracting and coincided with NASA’s Artemis II wet dress rehearsal at the site.

2026-02-02T10:58:09.443593-08:00
MRO   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Aviation Week • Chen Chuanren

Singapore Opts For Pre-Owned C-130Hs For Interim Hercules Replacement

By Aviation Week: The Republic of Singapore Air Force is opting to acquire secondhand Lockheed Martin C-130H aircraft as an interim measure to replace some aging C-130B/Hs.

Also: Shephard Media
2026-02-02T08:03:04.279998-08:00
Honeywell   AI   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Honeywell launches SkyShot 1600 turbofan targeting Asia’s uncrewed fighter/CCA market

By FlightGlobal: Honeywell Aerospace is targeting Asia's autonomous aviation sector with its new SkyShot 1600 turbofan, designed specifically for the emerging Collaborative Combat Aircraft category amid a shortage of suitable powerplants.

2026-02-02T06:34:43.713484-08:00
Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development   BAE Systems  
Reuters

BAE Systems workers in northwest England to strike Feb 2–20 over pay, risking defence production delays

By Reuters: Workers at British defence group BAE Systems in northwest England plan to take part in strikes from February 2 until at least February 20 in a dispute over pay and conditions, a union representing them said on Monday.

Also: UK Defence Journal
2026-02-02T06:22:48.610240-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

South Korea to add air-to-ground and air-to-sea modes to KF-21 AESA radar

By FlightGlobal: South Korea will expand the operational modes of the active electronically scanned array radar equipping the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter, focusing on air-to-ground and air-to-sea capabilities to enhance the aircraft's multi-role performance.

2026-02-02T01:55:38.957006-08:00