Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

EA-37B Compass Call electronic-attack jet wins first export order; USAF follow‑on buys expected

The EA-37B, rebranded as the Compass Call electronic‑attack jet, has secured its first export order, marking the platform's initial international sale. Additional follow‑on buys from the U.S. Air Force are expected as services expand electronic‑warfare operational capacity.

2026-02-26T14:55:40.617261-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
defence-blog.com • Colton Jones

U.S. Air Force signs Top Aces deal for F-16 pilot training in Argentina

By defence-blog.com: The United States Air Force has awarded Top Aces Corp., based in Mesa, Arizona, a $33 million contract to provide F-16 instructor pilot training for partner-nation pilots in Argentina, according to a contract announcement released by the service.

2026-02-26T00:07:19.181084-08:00
Event   Supply Chain   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

De Havilland to Demo Garmin-equipped C-23 Sherpa on Transatlantic Tour as It Weighs Production Restart

By FlightGlobal: De Havilland Canada will take its Garmin 1000-equipped Short C-23 Sherpa on a transatlantic demonstration tour this year, visiting CANSEC in May before touring Europe to assess market appetite for restarting production of the turboprop military transport.

2026-02-26T13:54:36.170098-08:00
Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Wall Street Journal • Andrew Dowell, Michael R Gordon

F-16 Near-Miss in Operation Rough Rider Underscores Risks to U.S. Air Operations Against Houthis

By Wall Street Journal: Near misses in Operation Rough Rider, the U.S. military operation that targeted Houthi rebels in Yemen, show the risks of using military force against even a small adversary.

2026-02-26T10:13:52.838976-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
FlightGlobal

Airbus developing European autonomous uncrewed H145M for military customers — more details due later in 2026

By FlightGlobal: Airbus Helicopters is actively pursuing an autonomous uncrewed version of its H145M light-twin for European customers and is likely to release more detail on the project later this year.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-02-26T10:05:47.796381-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Russian drone approaches French carrier Charles de Gaulle in Malmö; Swedish forces deploy countermeasures

By AeroTime: Russian drone approached French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle while docked in Malmö; Sweden armed forces used countermeasures against the drone.

Also: Naval News, lemonde.fr and defence-industry.eu
2026-02-26T05:30:43.612039-08:00