Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, cancels C-130H upgrade

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said the Republic of China Air Force will buy 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transports from the United States, cancelling a planned modernization of its ageing C-130H fleet after a cost-based reassessment that favoured new airframes over upgrades.

Also: taiwannews.com.tw and defence-blog.com
2026-02-08T20:18:23.681170-08:00
Event   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Breaking Defense

World Defense Show 2026 — Day 1: F‑35s, full‑sized naval vessels and global delegations on display

By Breaking Defense: The World Defense Show kicked off today, as exhibition halls filled with full-sized defense platforms, military delegations from the world over and countless attendees.

2026-02-08T12:33:31.846019-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Associated Press • Kamila Hrabchuk

Zelensky: Ukrainian air force performance 'unsatisfactory' as Russian drone barrages intensify

By Associated Press: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the air force's performance in parts of the country is “unsatisfactory.”.

Also: Kyiv Independent and tass.com
2026-02-07T22:07:18.631136-08:00
ATC   Europe   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters • Ananya Palyekar

Poland reopens Lublin and Rzeszów airports after NATO jets scrambled in response to Russian strikes

By Reuters: Poland's Lublin and Rzeszow airports reopened on Saturday after authorities said they had ended military aviation operations including flights by NATO aircraft in the country's airspace, triggered by Russian strikes on Ukraine.

Also: pravda.com.ua and Economic Times
2026-02-07T01:03:39.423857-08:00
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: Breaking Defense, Stars and Stripes, The Independent, ANI News Agency and 5 more
2026-02-05T23:29:00.278108-08:00