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USAF C-17 airlifts first nuclear microreactor from California to Utah in DoD–DOE rapid‑deployment demo

The Departments of Energy and Defense jointly airlifted a next‑generation nuclear microreactor aboard a C‑17 Globemaster III from March Air Reserve Base, California to Hill AFB, Utah — the first U.S. airborne transport of a microreactor and a demonstration of rapid‑deployment power capability to boost military base energy resilience.

2026-02-15T19:42:16.185836-08:00
MRO   Helicopter   Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK begins reversion work on long-delayed CH-47 Chinook HC3s as MoD procurement comes under fire

By FlightGlobal: Qinetiq has begun modifying the first two of eight Boeing CH-47 Chinook HC3 transport helicopters for long-delayed service with the UK Royal Air Force, as a new report has again criticised the UK Ministry of Defence for the flawed procurement.

Also: Simple Flying
2026-02-15T15:12:32.067138-08:00
China   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
New York Times • Agnes Chang, Chris Buckley

Deep in China’s Mountains, a Nuclear Revival Takes Shape

By New York Times: Satellite imagery of secretive nuclear facilities reveals Beijing’s efforts to expand its arsenal, just as the last global guardrails on nuclear weapons vanish.

Also: Jerusalem Post and Times of India
2026-02-14T21:24:37.069391-08:00
ATC   NTSB   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
New York Times • Eric Schmitt, Karoun Demirjian, Kate Kelly, Tyler Pager

FAA–Pentagon Standoff Over Border Weapon Tech Triggers Closure of El Paso Airspace

By New York Times: The F.A.A., citing “a grave risk of fatalities” from a new technology being used on the Mexican border, got caught in a stalemate with the Pentagon, which deemed the weapon “necessary.”.

Also: The Hill and realcleardefense.com
2026-02-14T03:04:35.570713-08:00
Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Reuters

UK long-range missile spending to exceed 400 million pounds in 2025/26

By Reuters: Britain's spending on long-range and hypersonic weapons will exceed 400 million pounds ($545 million) in the current financial year, the government said on Friday, highlighting joint missile development with France, Germany and Italy.

Also: UK Defence Journal, Aviation Week, tass.com, This is Money, miragenews.com and 3 more
2026-02-13T05:24:38.677184-08:00
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Canada pays for long‑lead items for 14 additional F‑35As as Ottawa reviews 88‑jet plan

By AeroTime: PM Mark Carney confirms Canada is paying to secure long-lead items for 14 additional F-35A fighters as Ottawa reviews its planned 88-jet fleet.

Also: Aviation Week, aspistrategist.org.au and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-13T04:14:37.928233-08:00