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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Singapore to acquire three Gulfstream G550 maritime surveillance aircraft

Singapore will acquire three Gulfstream G550 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft for the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Defence Ministry announced Feb. 27. The G550‑MSAs will enhance maritime domain awareness and early‑warning of sea threats, operating alongside Singapore’s planned fleet of four Boeing P‑8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

2026-02-27T06:45:41.214872-08:00
China   Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Bloomberg • Hayley Warren, Jonathan Tirone, Rachel Lavin, Raeedah Wahid

Satellite imagery undermines claim of an ‘easy’ U.S. victory in Iran

By Bloomberg: If it decides to attack, the US would face a complicated set of targets because of Iran’s rugged geography and its efforts to protect military assets.

2026-02-26T00:07:20.423548-08:00
Israel   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Elbit to equip Israeli Air Force UH-60 Black Hawks with helmet display and tracking systems

By FlightGlobal: Elbit Systems will equip the Israeli air force's Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk fleet with its Helmet Display and Tracking System, enhancing pilot situational awareness in degraded visual conditions including brownout environments.

2026-02-26T21:10:45.559107-08:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
defence-blog.com • Colton Jones

U.S. Air Force signs Top Aces deal for F-16 pilot training in Argentina

By defence-blog.com: The United States Air Force has awarded Top Aces Corp., based in Mesa, Arizona, a $33 million contract to provide F-16 instructor pilot training for partner-nation pilots in Argentina, according to a contract announcement released by the service.

2026-02-26T00:07:19.181084-08:00