ATC   Europe   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters • Ananya Palyekar

Poland suspends Rzeszów and Lublin airport operations as NATO jets scramble after Russian strikes

Poland temporarily suspended commercial flights at Rzeszów and Lublin and deployed military and NATO aircraft into its airspace after large-scale Russian strikes on western Ukraine. Authorities said the closures ensured freedom of movement for military surveillance and response missions; both airports reopened once operations concluded.

Also: pravda.com.ua and Economic Times
2026-02-07T01:03:39.423857-08:00
Dassault Aviation   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Vietnam could emerge as new Rafale customer

By Air Data News: Vietnam could become one of the next international customers for the Dassault Rafale fighter, as the country reviews options to diversify its combat aircraft.

2026-02-06T09:49:15.166123-08:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Singapore Airshow   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
DefenseNews.com • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Shield AI and ST Engineering partner to apply AI for optimizing drone-swarm and human–drone interactions

By DefenseNews.com: The companies will use artificial intelligence to optimize the interactions of drones with drones, and drones with humans.

Also: c4isrnet.com, news.ssbcrack.com and news.defcros.com
2026-02-06T06:58:33.555370-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   SAAB   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Saab to fly fighter‑sized unmanned demonstrator in 2027 to inform Sweden’s 2030 Future Fighter decision

By FlightGlobal: Saab will fly an unmanned fighter-sized demonstrator aircraft in 2027 as part of Sweden's Future Fighter System programme, informing Stockholm's decision on its next combat aircraft by 2030.

Also: Air Data News, Shephard Media and Aviation Week
2026-02-05T19:54:45.052759-08:00
Event   China   Singapore Airshow   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Reuters • Julie Zhu, Jun Yong, Jun Yuan Yong, Tim Hepher

China Showcases Military and Civil Aviation Capabilities at Singapore Airshow, Undermining U.S. Influence

By Reuters: China used this week's Singapore Airshow to flex its military and aviation muscle, drawing heavy attention from regional delegations as Beijing sharpens its bid for influence in Southeast Asia.

Also: The Independent, ANI News Agency and 4 more
2026-02-05T23:29:00.278108-08:00