China   Satellite   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio, Roxana Tiron

Pentagon to spend $12.6B to boost surveillance of China’s submarines and satellites

The Pentagon plans to spend an additional $12.6 billion to boost surveillance of China’s military maneuvers, focusing on tracking submarines, maritime activity and satellites. The funding, outlined in a budget document sent to Congress, is framed as a response to an 'unprecedented Chinese military buildup' in Asia.

2026-02-25T09:13:32.750103-08:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Leonardo CEO signals AW149 likely to be selected for UK New Medium Helicopter programme

By FlightGlobal: Leonardo chief executive Roberto Cingolani has given the clearest indication yet that the company's AW149 platform has been selected by the UK for its New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement.

2026-02-25T09:35:07.960094-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   L3Harris   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

L3Harris expands SkyWarden role with gun pod, long‑range missiles and SIGINT capability

By FlightGlobal: US defence manufacturer L3Harris is significantly expanding the capabilities of its SkyWarden close air support turboprop, adding new weapons including a gun pod, signals intelligence sensors and long-range missiles.

2026-02-25T09:36:17.733780-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Royal Navy advances Peregrine and Proteus unmanned platforms in push for hybrid carrier air wing

By FlightGlobal: The UK Royal Navy plans additional operational testing and development of uncrewed systems in the coming years, including its Peregrine and Proteus platforms, as it works towards fielding a hybrid air wing that blends unmanned assets with crewed aircraft.

2026-02-25T07:33:33.668753-08:00