Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters

USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Middle East as U.S.–Iran Tensions Rise

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and several guided-missile destroyers have entered the U.S. Central Command area, reinforcing U.S. military posture in the Middle East and expanding President Trump’s options to defend U.S. forces or potentially take action amid heightened tensions with Iran.

Also: South China Morning Post, al-monitor.com, Navy Times and 5 more
2026-01-26T08:26:31.076384-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
Reuters

Airbus Helicopters posts higher orders and deliveries as European defence demand rises

By Reuters: Airbus Helicopters won almost 20% more orders last year, gaining ground in the military market as defence spending rises across Europe, company data showed on Monday.

2026-01-26T09:05:27.316015-08:00
Dassault Aviation   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Indonesia receives first three Rafale jets

By AeroTime: Indonesia has received its first three Rafale fighters from France, the opening delivery of a 42-jet order to modernize the Indonesian Air Force.

Also: Aviacionline
2026-01-26T05:57:28.540119-08:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Adolfo Arranz, Devjyot Ghoshal, Gavin Finch, Han Huang

Iranian ships deliver jet fuel, urea to Myanmar junta

By Reuters: Iranian ships falsifying their journeys deliver jet fuel, urea to Myanmar junta, circumventing sanctions in both countries.

Also: The Independent and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-01-26T06:32:15.493016-08:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
Payload • Rachael Zisk

Pentagon Awards Varda and Stratolaunch MACH‑TB Task Area 3 Contracts for Reusable Hypersonic Test Flights

By Payload: Last week, the Pentagon announced that it had awarded two contracts to Varda Space Industries and Stratolaunch as providers for Task Area 3 of the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) program, which focuses on reusable flight concepts for hypersonic missile tests.

2026-01-26T05:07:21.216789-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy   Boeing  
DefenseNews.com • Gordon Arthur

India’s on-again, off-again aerial tanker saga edges closer to an end

By DefenseNews.com: In the meantime, the Indian Air Force’s tanker fleet comprising six Ilyushin Il-78MKI aircraft acquired from Uzbekistan in 2003-2004, is running on fumes.

Also: ANI News Agency and 3 more
2026-01-26T02:47:52.358535-08:00