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New York Times • Aurelien Breeden, Samuel Granados

Satellite imagery: Iran rapidly restores missile sites after Israel, U.S. strikes; nuclear repairs lag

Satellite imagery analyzed by independent observers shows Iran quickly repairing missile launch and storage sites damaged in Israeli and U.S. strikes last year, while work at its struck nuclear facilities has proceeded more slowly. The contrasting recovery rates complicate assessments of Iran's military readiness and nuclear restoration timelines.

2026-02-13T03:09:22.819525-08:00
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Canada pays for long‑lead items for 14 additional F‑35As as Ottawa reviews 88‑jet plan

By AeroTime: PM Mark Carney confirms Canada is paying to secure long-lead items for 14 additional F-35A fighters as Ottawa reviews its planned 88-jet fleet.

Also: aspistrategist.org.au
2026-02-13T04:14:37.928233-08:00
Reuters

Sweden to deploy JAS Gripen fighters to patrol around Iceland and Greenland under NATO Arctic Sentry

By Reuters: Sweden will patrol Arctic skies with fighter jets and send rangers to exercise on Greenland as part of NATO's Arctic Sentry mission, it said on Thursday, the latest European military contribution in response to Donald Trump's designs on Greenland.

Also: Space Daily and defence-industry.eu
2026-02-12T03:40:06.997548-08:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Italy approves €8.8bn for Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) — funds next‑generation fighter with UK and Japan partners

By Air Data News: Italy’s parliament has approved an €8.77 billion ($10.7 billion) funding package for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a joint effort with.

Also: aviationnews.eu
2026-02-12T23:40:36.270218-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Diana Stancy

US Navy to Deploy Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel with USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group to Test Tailored Force Pairing

By Breaking Defense: Vice Adm. Brendan McLane said that a medium unmanned surface vessel will deploy alongside the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt and its strike group that is set to get underway later this year.

2026-02-12T14:35:57.259099-08:00
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indiatoday.in

India clears procurement of 114 Rafale jets with 40–50% 'Make in India' content; six P‑8I maritime aircraft also approved

By indiatoday.in: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets, marking a significant boost to the Indian Air Force's combat capabilities.

Also: Air Data News, Reuters, FlightGlobal, Aviation Week, aviation-defence-universe.com, Aviacionline, Hindustan Times, Economic Times, defensemirror.com, livefistdefence.com, aviationworld.in, mrobusinesstoday.com and 16 more
2026-02-12T02:10:28.210360-08:00