Israel   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Israel signs ~$130M Elbit deal to fit C2, avionics, EW and DIRCM on 12 CH‑53K Pereh heavy‑lift helicopters

Israel's Ministry of Defense has contracted Elbit Systems for about $128–130 million to integrate command-and-control, avionics, electronic warfare and an advanced DIRCM anti‑missile system onto 12 Lockheed Martin CH‑53K Pereh heavy‑lift helicopters the country bought for $2.4 billion, tailoring the type to Israeli survivability and mission needs.

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2026-02-05T04:38:06.658606-08:00
China   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Echo Wang, Joey Roulette

Pentagon asked to probe SpaceX for potential Chinese ownership

By Reuters: Democratic U.S. senators urged the Pentagon to conduct an immediate review of SpaceX amid allegations that Chinese investors have secretly acquired stakes in the closely held rocket maker, citing potential national security risks, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

2026-02-05T04:23:30.469586-08:00
Africa   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

U.S. Lawmaker Says U.S. Fighter Production Shortfalls Pushed Algeria Toward Russia’s Su-57E, Raising CAATSA Sanctions Risk

By Aviation Week: A U.S. senator cites fighter production delays as a factor in Algeria's Su-57E purchase, raising concerns over potential sanctions under Caatsa.

2026-02-04T14:03:39.675449-08:00
Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Non‑U.S. defence firms gain market share as U.S. policy shifts spur global supplier diversification

By FlightGlobal: Aerospace manufacturers outside the United States are capitalising on surging demand for alternatives to American hardware, as the Trump Administration's departure from traditional alliance-building prompts defence customers worldwide to diversify their supplier base.

2026-02-05T02:22:51.001942-08:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Vantor Wins $5.3M Luno B Contract From NGA

By Payload: The contract, awarded under NGA’s Luno B program, will see Vantor provide the intelligence community with data about shifts to things like roads, vegetation, and buildings, as well as broader impacts caused by manmade or natural disasters.

2026-02-05T02:35:11.528522-08:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development   Boeing  
Reuters

Boeing Defense to Cut About 300 Supply‑Chain Jobs, Bloomberg Reports

By Reuters: Boeing told employees last week that it plans to consolidate 787 engineering work in South Carolina as it ramps up production of its popular twin-aisle jet, the union representing its engineers said on Wednesday.

2026-02-04T15:43:37.249494-08:00