Satellite   Supply Chain   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Boeing  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Boeing to ramp production of missile-tracking sensors for U.S. military satellites

Boeing will ramp production of infrared missile-tracking sensors for U.S. military satellites to meet growing demand for space-based missile warning and tracking capabilities. The capacity expansion aims to support accelerated deployment of dedicated constellation satellites used for missile defence and space-domain awareness.

Air & Space Forces Mag • Courtney Albon

Boeing Adds Production Line to Boost Space Force Missile Warning

2026-02-20T05:10:19.882613-08:00
Supply Chain   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
Reuters • Allison Lampert, Mike Stone

New U.S. defense cybersecurity rules push small suppliers away, raising production risks

By Reuters: New U.S. cybersecurity rules for the defense sector are leading some small suppliers to rethink military work due to high compliance costs, raising production risks at a time when the Trump administration is pressuring contractors to boost output and diversify the supply base.

Also: CNA
2026-02-20T03:15:20.504819-08:00
Supply Chain   Leadership   North America   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
Defense One • Lauren C Williams

Boeing shifts defense headquarters to St. Louis while keeping corporate HQ in Arlington, Va.

By Defense One: The aerospace giant’s global headquarters will remain in Arlington, Va.

Also: firstalert4.com, news.defcros.com and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-19T01:34:27.536899-08:00
North America   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters

NORAD detects multiple Russian military aircraft in Alaska ADIZ; U.S. fighters scrambled

By Reuters: The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said on Thursday it detected and tracked multiple Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) off Alaska.

Also: Army Recognition, CBS News and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-19T21:21:04.466179-08:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Embraer  
Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman, Embraer to Evolve KC-390 for Air-to-Air Refueling for USAF and Allies

By Northrop Grumman: FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Feb. 19, 2026 – Northrop Grumman Corporation and Embraer are working together to evolve the multi-mission KC-390 Millennium aircraft, to provide advanced tanking capabilities for the United States Air Force and allied nations.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, Florida Today, Air Data News, AeroTime, FlightGlobal, Army Recognition, aeromorning.com, news.defcros.com, defence-industry.eu, Defense Daily, euro-sd.com and edrmagazine.eu
2026-02-19T14:25:20.485645-08:00