Space Force   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Gen. Chance Saltzman calls for Space Force acquisition centered on “minimum viable capabilities”

In his first 2026 Commander’s Note, Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman urges tighter collaboration between the service’s acquisition leadership and the operational corps to compress timelines and deliver new capabilities. The message emphasizes focusing acquisition efforts on “minimum viable capabilities” rather than extended perfection cycles.

2026-04-27T13:20:18.231835-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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DefenseNews.com

Norwegian Defense Companies Hope to Benefit From F-35 Program Deals

By DefenseNews.com: Norway’s two largest defense companies, Kongsberg and Nammo, are hoping to realize subcontracting gains from Norway’s F-35 acquisition program and use this platform to raise their manufacturing profiles and bolster sales globally.

2026-04-27T15:49:13.832787-07:00
Israel   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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DefenseNews.com • Barbara Opall-Rome

Israel Air Force Chief Sings F-35's Praises, But Warns of Growing Missile Threat

By DefenseNews.com: Israel’s top Air Force officer on Tuesday praised the “revolutionary” operational potential of its new fifth-generation fighter – the F-35 Adir – yet warned that growing anti-aircraft threats could mean that part of its fourth-generation force could be downed in combat.

2026-04-27T15:49:14.466202-07:00