L3Harris Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Defense Industry & Major Contractors Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Breaking Defense • Mike Yeo

L3Harris begins militarizing Bombardier business jets for South Korea AEW&C order

L3Harris has started militarizing Bombardier business jets for South Korea's airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) requirement, saying it has already received two aircraft to begin mission-system integration and that the AERIS solution has demonstrated program momentum and maturity. Jason Whitford told Breaking Defense.

2026-02-05T13:23:19.708689-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

united24media.com • Ivan Khomenko

Ukraine Converts An‑28 Into Drone Hunter — Claims ~70 Iranian‑Made Shaheds Shot Down

By united24media.com: Ukraine's An-28 aircraft have intercepted Russian drones, achieving around 70 successful missions, outperforming advanced systems like the F-35.

Also: The War Zone

2026-02-05T05:14:12.033822-08:00

Satellite Space Force Defense Budgets & Spending Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

SpaceNews.com

The future of the Space Force in a competitive, congested and contested space environment

By SpaceNews.com: The future of the Space Force in a competitive, congested and contested space environment.

Also: keeptrack.space

2026-02-05T08:03:34.147929-08:00

Israel Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals Defense Policy Boeing

Breaking Defense • Seth J Frantzman

Israel’s expanded Apache purchase reflects lessons from two years of war, analysts say

By Breaking Defense: Israel's expansion of their Apache helicopter cache is a reflection of two years of constant wars.

2026-02-05T08:24:41.292782-08:00

Aircraft Carrier Supply Chain North America Defense Industry & Major Contractors

USNI News • Mallory Shelbourne

Carrier John F. Kennedy Returns From First Stint At Sea, Completes Builder’s Trials

By USNI News: Aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) is back at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division after wrapping up builder’s trials, the company said Wednesday.

Janes

USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) completes builder's sea trials at Newport News Shipbuilding

DVIDS / U.S. DoD

USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Completes First Builder’s Sea Trials

Also: naval-technology.com, news.defcros.com, defence-industry.eu, Stars and Stripes and 4 more

2026-02-04T12:36:02.326088-08:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

How Gripen E/F, GlobalEye orders propelled fast-growing Saab in 2025

By FlightGlobal: Saab has reported a record set of quarterly financial results for the last three months of 2025, with its performance having soared thanks to major deals secured by its aeronautics and surveillance business units.

2026-02-05T08:34:59.562946-08:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Airbus BAE Systems

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Eurofighter awarded contract to certify aerodynamic modification kit for Typhoon

By FlightGlobal: A long-planned package of aerodynamic enhancements developed for the Eurofighter Typhoon has edged closer to operational reality, with the award of a contract covering development, testing and certification activities.

Aviacionline

Europe backs AMK aerodynamic upgrade led by Airbus, BAE and Leonardo to keep Eurofighter Typhoon relevant to 2060

Air Data News

Eurofighter Typhoon fighters to receive aerodynamic modification kit

Also: The Aviationist, Janes, defensemirror.com, UK Defence Journal and defensemirror.com

2026-02-05T05:55:25.636894-08:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors Asia-Pacific (APAC) Boeing

Aviation Today • Frank Wolfe

U.S. Air Force Awards Boeing Up to $2.8B to Upgrade South Korea’s F-15K Fleet

By Aviation Today: The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.8 billion contract to upgrade South Korea’s fleet of F-15K Slam Eagle fighters, the Defense Department said on Jan.

2026-02-05T06:48:05.390769-08:00

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