UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Jamie Hunter

Securing the High North: MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s Role in Arctic Security

The MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s long endurance and multi-role sensors make it well suited for High North patrols, providing persistent maritime and Arctic-domain surveillance, over-the-horizon ISR and maritime security. Operators view the uncrewed platform as a cost-effective means to extend presence and situational awareness in high-latitude operations.

2026-02-11T11:13:13.184873-08:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

UK vows NMH decision before end‑March after talks with Leonardo to keep AW149 bid alive

By FlightGlobal: UK defence ministers have met with senior executives from Leonardo twice over the past fortnight as they attempt to reassure the Italian firm over the government's continued commitment to the long-running New Medium Helicopter programme and have promised a procurement decision ahead of an end-March deadline.

2026-02-11T09:40:28.750887-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Hope Hodge Seck

US Marine Corps advances plans for drone wingman

By DefenseNews.com: The Marine Corps released its 2026 Aviation Plan on Tuesday, outlining its strategy to maintain and develop its aviation fleets.

Also: Navy Times, aerospaceglobalnews.com, news.ssbcrack.com, marines.mil and Military Times
2026-02-11T05:34:39.276259-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
tass.com

Russian Aerospace Forces Receive Su-57 Fighters Fitted with Upgraded 101KS Tracking Sensors

By tass.com: One of the main changes in the modernized Su-57 aircraft is the upgraded 101KS onboard optical-electronic self-defense system, the experts said.

Also: defence.m5dergi.com, defence-blog.com, India Defense News, militarnyi.com, news.ssbcrack.com and defence.m5dergi.com
2026-02-10T06:56:19.386696-08:00