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Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Franco‑German FCAS at a crossroads as German industry urges dual‑fighter plan

German industry groups, led by the BDLI, are pressing for a dual‑fighter approach under FCAS — effectively urging Germany to pursue an alternative to the Franco‑German‑Spanish collaboration — while French president Emmanuel Macron insists the programme remains viable. The push deepens a split as rival GCAP/Edgewing consolidates momentum toward a 2035 service target.

2026-02-09T02:38:55.992597-08:00
Saudi Arabia   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Riyadh considering EX-standard upgrade for bulk of F-15 fleet, Boeing officials say

By FlightGlobal: Saudi Arabia is eyeing further updates to its large fleet of F-15 combat aircraft, with Boeing seeing strong potential for new upgrades - or even an order for its "latest and greatest" EX-model version.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-02-10T00:56:32.055085-08:00
Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Airbus targets Royal Saudi Air Force sale with increased‑payload A400M

By FlightGlobal: Airbus Defence & Space is confident that it is a matter of when and not if it will make a marquee sale of its A400M Atlas to the Royal Saudi Air Force.

2026-02-09T23:34:06.308548-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Associated Press

U.S. Navy Chief Urges Shift to Smaller, Faster Assets Instead of Relying on Aircraft Carriers

By Associated Press: The U.S. Navy’s top uniformed officer has introduced his vision for the Navy's future, focusing on using smaller and newer assets instead of consistently turning to huge aircraft carriers.

Also: Federal News Network, The Independent, marinecorpstimes.com, Navy Times, Military Times, Seapower Magazine and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-09T15:52:53.236325-08:00
MRO   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing secures USAF contract to modernize C-17 Globemaster III cockpit

By Air Data News: Boeing has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to design, integrate and certify a modernized flight deck for the C-17A Globemaster III, a.

Also: Aviacionline, Aviation Week, mrobusinesstoday.com, avweb.com, defence-industry.eu, marketforecast.com and Aviation Week
2026-02-09T13:44:56.498413-08:00
Supply Chain   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Stephen Losey

Think tank urges US Air Force to acquire 500 next‑generation fighters and B-21 bombers to counter China

By DefenseNews.com: "No more ‘divest to invest,’” aviation expert Heather Penney said, arguing that the Air Force needs to dramatically boost its F-47 and B-21 acquisition.

Also: AirForceTimes, news.ssbcrack.com and Military Times
2026-02-09T13:29:32.395275-08:00