Satellite   Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com

Space Force sharpens strategy and forges military space pacts as satellite‑defence advances raise stakes in contested orbit

The U.S. Space Force is updating its strategy and pursuing new military space pacts as rivals, orbital congestion and advances in satellite‑defence technologies increase risk to on‑orbit resilience. Leadership is pushing faster acquisitions, deterrence options and hardened satellite operations for contested space.

Also: keeptrack.space
2026-02-05T08:03:34.147929-08:00
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
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.

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   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.

Also: The Aviationist, Janes, defensemirror.com, UK Defence Journal and defensemirror.com
2026-02-05T05:55:25.636894-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
DefenseNews.com • Gordon Arthur

ST Engineering unveils tactical loitering munition and assault-rifle family; production aimed for early 2027

By DefenseNews.com: The new tactical loitering munition from Singapore’s best-known defense company should be ready for production in early 2027.

Also: c4isrnet.com and news.defcros.com
2026-02-05T07:01:03.086792-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Aviation Today • Frank Wolfe

F-35 Nose Configuration Threatens Integration of Northrop Grumman AN/APG-85 Radar

By Aviation Today: Radar mountings in the nose of the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter are different for the current AN/APG-81 by Northrop Grumman and the future AN/APG-85 radar, also by Northrop Grumman–a difference which has helped […].

2026-02-05T06:36:04.131473-08:00