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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

L3Harris begins mission‑systems modifications on South Korea’s Global 6500 AEW&C jets

L3Harris has started mission‑systems modifications on the first two Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft earmarked for South Korea's airborne early warning and control programme. The work begins the conversion and systems‑integration phase and will ready the jets for systems testing and operational use.

2026-02-16T06:29:54.903258-08:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Jaroslaw Adamowski

Slovakia in talks with US to buy four more F-16s

By DefenseNews.com: The additional jets would enable the country to shoulder its own air-policing missions, according to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

2026-02-16T05:25:36.084345-08:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon puts portions of LEO constellation on hold amid acquisition reviews

By SpaceNews.com: Portions of the Pentagon’s LEO constellation on hold as acquisition reviews proceed Portions of the Pentagon’s LEO constellation on hold as acquisition reviews proceed.

2026-02-16T03:17:22.289906-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Saudi Arabia orders four C-27J Spartan transports for maritime patrol missions

By FlightGlobal: Saudi Arabia has ordered four Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transports in a maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) configuration. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2029, the Italian airframer says.

Also: aviationnews.eu and The Aviationist
2026-02-16T02:24:27.096294-08:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   Boeing  
war.gov

DoD and DOE Transport Next‑Gen Microreactor to Hill AFB Aboard C‑17 to Boost Military Energy Resilience

By war.gov: At March Air Reserve Base, Calif., a next-generation nuclear reactor was loaded aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for transport to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, ensuring greater energy security for.

2026-02-15T19:42:16.185836-08:00
MRO   Helicopter   Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK begins reversion work on long-delayed CH-47 Chinook HC3s as MoD procurement comes under fire

By FlightGlobal: Qinetiq has begun modifying the first two of eight Boeing CH-47 Chinook HC3 transport helicopters for long-delayed service with the UK Royal Air Force, as a new report has again criticised the UK Ministry of Defence for the flawed procurement.

Also: Simple Flying
2026-02-15T15:12:32.067138-08:00