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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Munich Security Conference 2026: pre-conference outlook — 48 hours to go, tone already set

With the Munich Security Conference due to begin in 48 hours, Torsten Kriening's pre-conference outlook says the tone is already set. His briefing frames expectations for the event’s core debates and themes as participants finalize preparations ahead of the opening sessions.

2026-02-11T23:55:11.369777-08:00
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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Reports Suggest New F-35s Delivered to USAF May Lack Operational Radars

By The War Zone: Even if the jets lack radars, that doesn't mean they are useless, but their capabilities and survivability would be degraded.

Also: militarnyi.com
2026-02-11T14:36:01.686884-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Navy seeks strike drones that can launch from austere sites and any surface warship

By DefenseNews.com: The Navy is looking for armed drones that can be launched from austere locations or from surface warships other than aircraft carriers.

2026-02-11T12:49:42.170668-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

UK vows NMH decision before end‑March after talks with Leonardo to keep AW149 bid alive

By FlightGlobal: UK defence ministers have met with senior executives from Leonardo twice over the past fortnight as they attempt to reassure the Italian firm over the government's continued commitment to the long-running New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme and have promised a procurement decision ahead of an end-March deadline.

2026-02-11T09:40:28.750887-08:00