Aircraft Carrier   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Workforce & Skills Development   Defense Policy  
Wall Street Journal • Lara Seligman, Milàn Czerny

Extended USS Gerald R. Ford Deployment Strains Crew, Families and Raises Readiness Concerns

An extended deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is producing sustained strain on sailors and their families, prompting concerns about crew morale, fatigue and the ship's operational readiness as leadership weighs the impact of prolonged missions on carrier effectiveness.

2026-02-21T10:46:16.976949-08:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

France to deliver additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine

By Air Data News: Ukraine’s Air Force said it is expecting additional Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from France, as Kyiv seeks to strengthen its combat aviation.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-21T00:13:57.571284-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Zita Fletcher

US Army Aviation Chief: Drones Transform Combined-Arms Combat

By DefenseNews.com: The commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence discusses the impact of unmanned systems on U.S. Army aviation and combined arms.

2026-02-20T15:47:20.063792-08:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Embraer  
Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman, Embraer to Evolve KC-390 for Air-to-Air Refueling for USAF and Allies

By Northrop Grumman: FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Feb. 19, 2026 – Northrop Grumman Corporation and Embraer are working together to evolve the multi-mission KC-390 Millennium aircraft, to provide advanced tanking capabilities for the United States Air Force and allied nations.

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2026-02-19T14:25:20.485645-08:00
Satellite   Space Force   Supply Chain   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Boeing  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Boeing to ramp production of missile‑tracking sensors for U.S. military satellites

By SpaceNews.com: Boeing to boost production of missile-tracking sensors for military satellites Boeing expands production of missile-tracking sensors for military satellites.

Also: defence-industry.eu, Defense Daily and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-20T05:10:19.882613-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Airlines  
politico.eu • Milena Wälde

US deploys two carrier strike groups to Middle East as Poland urges citizens to leave Iran amid rising tensions

By politico.eu: Washington has deployed 2 aircraft carrier strike groups to the Middle East, positioning forces that could be used in potential strikes on Iran.

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2026-02-19T06:11:12.857821-08:00