Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
Reuters • Max Hunder

Ukraine and SpaceX coordinate to stop Russian use of Starlink on drones

Ukraine says it is working with SpaceX to stop Russian forces using Starlink terminals on long‑range UAVs after reports of Starlink units found on Russian drones. Moscow's apparent use of Starlink‑connected drones for precision strikes has prompted scrutiny of Starlink distribution and export controls.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-01-29T06:30:40.572082-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Reuters • Aishwarya Jain, Mike Stone

Lockheed Martin raises 2026 outlook as fighter-jet and weapons sales climb

By Reuters: Lockheed Martin on Thursday forecast 2026 profit and revenue above Wall Street expectations, citing continued demand for its fighter jets and weapons systems.

2026-01-29T04:45:48.239539-08:00
Supply Chain   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
Wall Street Journal • Connor Hart

Lockheed to Quadruple THAAD Output to ~400 Interceptors/Year Amid Pentagon Push for Multi‑Front Readiness

By Wall Street Journal: Lockheed Martin said it will quadruple its Thaad missile-defense system output, to roughly 400 interceptors a year, in response to demand from Pentagon officials gearing up for conflicts on multiple fronts.

Also: defence-industry.eu
2026-01-29T04:46:10.727236-08:00
SAAB   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Canada considers smaller F‑35 buy and split fleet; US warns of NORAD impacts

By AeroTime: Ottawa is weighing a smaller F-35 buy and a split fleet, as the US envoy warns NORAD will need changes if Canada pulls back from 88 jets.

Also: globalnews.ca, India Defense News and indiandefencereview.com
2026-01-29T03:14:29.673815-08:00
Europe   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
Reuters

Norway orders $2 billion in long-range artillery from South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to bolster NATO deterrence

By Reuters: Norway has agreed to buy long-range artillery systems and rockets from South Korean defence group Hanwha Aerospace for $2 billion, it said on Thursday, as the NATO country seeks to boost its deterrence against Russia.

2026-01-29T02:21:17.190629-08:00