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Breaking Defense • Carley Welch, Michael Marrow, Theresa Hitchens, Valerie Insinna

Congress restores E‑7 funding, adds $8B to FY26 defense bill and boosts sixth‑gen fighter buys

A conferees' FY2026 defense spending bill adds roughly $8 billion above the Pentagon request and restores more than $1 billion to preserve Boeing's E‑7 Wedgetail after the service sought cancellation. The compromise also increases funding for Air Force and Navy sixth‑generation fighter efforts and buys new C‑130Js.

Also: Aviation Week, Air & Space Forces Mag, AirForceTimes, insidedefense.com, marinecorpstimes.com, Military Times, Defense Daily and 3 more
2026-01-20T10:31:57.070247-08:00
Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Denmark touts Arctic special forces' ability to operate across Greenland as US presses for control

By FlightGlobal: Denmark is emphasising the capabilities of a newly formed Arctic special forces unit that can operate throughout Greenland's demanding terrain, as Copenhagen faces increasing pressure over control of the strategic territory from US President Donald Trump.

2026-01-20T15:50:36.784718-08:00
Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Defense appropriations bill funds Space Force at $26B and presses Pentagon on 'Golden Dome' oversight

By SpaceNews.com: Defense appropriations bill for 2026 funds Space Force at $26 billion, presses Pentagon on Golden Dome Defense appropriations bill for 2026 funds Space Force at $26 billion, presses Pentagon on Golden Dome.

2026-01-20T14:19:00.482812-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals   Boeing  
Reuters

U.S. approves potential $2.3B sale of maritime patrol aircraft and torpedoes to Singapore

By Reuters: The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft and lightweight torpedoes and related equipment to Singapore in a deal valued at an estimated $2.3 billion, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

Also: defensemirror.com and Seeking Alpha
2026-01-20T12:46:05.172260-08:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Omaha World-Herald, Steve Liewer

Offutt airmen bid farewell as OC-135B Open Skies observation jets retire

By DefenseNews.com: The OC-135B spent the last 20 years flying aerial photography missions — primarily over Russia — in carrying out the international Open Skies Treaty.

2026-01-20T12:25:21.081978-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Bombardier restructures leadership to advance defence and M&A ambitions

By FlightGlobal: The Montreal-based business jet manufacturer has appointed new executives to lead restructured divisions encompassing aircraft sales, aftermarket services, engineering and defence, while hiring a former Leonardo DRS strategist to drive mergers and acquisitions.

Also: AINonline, Wings and Bombardier
2026-01-20T08:56:30.699498-08:00