Supply Chain Defense Industry & Major Contractors Policy & Regulation Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

Reuters • Allison Lampert, Mike Stone

New U.S. defense cybersecurity rules push small suppliers away, raising production risks

New U.S. cybersecurity rules for defense contractors are prompting some small suppliers to exit or reconsider military work because compliance costs and program demands are rising. That retreat raises production and schedule risks just as the administration pressures primes to ramp output and broaden the supplier base.

Also: CNA

2026-02-20T03:15:20.504819-08:00

Satellite Supply Chain Defense Industry & Major Contractors Space Defense & Militarization Boeing

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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: Air & Space Forces Mag

2026-02-20T05:10:19.882613-08:00

Satellite Europe ESA Space Defense & Militarization Policy & Regulation Defense Policy

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

European Commission Discloses 'European Space Shield' Action Plan for Member States' Defense Capabilities

By SpaceWatch Global: CWP 2026 has disclosed the European Space Shield, an initiative that intends to reinforce the defense capabilities of European Member States.

2026-02-20T02:13:45.611744-08:00

Supply Chain Leadership North America Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Boeing

Defense One • Lauren C Williams

Boeing shifts defense headquarters to St. Louis while keeping corporate HQ in Arlington, Va.

By Defense One: The aerospace giant’s global headquarters will remain in Arlington, Va.

The Hill

Boeing moves defense headquarters from Virginia to St. Louis

AviationPros

Boeing Defense Headquarters Moving Back to St. Louis

Also: firstalert4.com, news.defcros.com and news.ssbcrack.com

2026-02-19T01:34:27.536899-08:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Bloomberg • Michael Nienaber

Germany Denies Report on Plan to Buy Additional US F-35 Fighters

By Bloomberg: Germany denied a Reuters report that said the government in Berlin was in talks to purchase additional Lockheed Martin Corp. F-35 fighter-jets on top of an existing order of 35 aircraft.

2026-02-20T00:06:23.027940-08:00

North America Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Reuters

NORAD detects multiple Russian military aircraft in Alaska ADIZ; U.S. fighters scrambled

By Reuters: The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said on Thursday it detected and tracked multiple Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) off Alaska.

aviationnews.eu

NORAD Tracks Multiple Russian Military Aircraft Operating Inside Alaska ADIZ This Week

the-independent.com

US fighter jets scrambled to intercept at least five Russian warplanes over Alaska

Also: Army Recognition, CBS News and news.ssbcrack.com

2026-02-19T21:21:04.466179-08:00

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.

AirInsight

Embraer, Northrop Partner to Add Boom Refuelling to KC-390 as Bid for USAF Tanker Market

Aviation Week

Northrop Grumman Proposes Three-Pronged "Family of Systems" Bid for USAF Aerial Tanker Program

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, Florida Today, Air Data News, AeroTime, FlightGlobal, Army Recognition, aeromorning.com, news.defcros.com, defence-industry.eu, Defense Daily, Aviacionline, euro-sd.com and edrmagazine.eu

2026-02-19T14:25:20.485645-08:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Defense Industry & Major Contractors Asia-Pacific (APAC)

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Indonesia, Philippines order twin‑turboprop maritime patrol aircraft to strengthen sea surveillance

By FlightGlobal: Indonesia and the Philippines are making progress to improved maritime surveillance capabilities through the acquisition of twin-engined aircraft.

2026-02-19T20:53:37.142402-08:00

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