UAV Development & Drone Programs   F-16   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Ukraine rejects reports that US and Dutch pilots are flying its F-16s

Multiple outlets reported a mixed Ukrainian–U.S.–Dutch F‑16 squadron conducting combat missions over Kyiv. The Ukrainian Air Force, via spokesperson Yuriy Ignat, dismissed the claims, saying there is no evidence that US or Dutch pilots are operating Ukrainian F‑16s.

Also: defensemirror.com, defence-industry.eu, prm.ua, Defence24, aviationnews.eu, defence-blog.com and prm.ua
2026-02-17T07:50:02.809275-08:00
Dassault Aviation   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

India requests 31 additional carrier-capable Rafale Marine fighters as 114‑jet MRFA deal advances

By AeroTime: A French report indicates that India has asked France for 31 additional carrier-capable Rafale jets, as New Delhi clears a key step for a 114-jet MRFA buy.

2026-02-17T05:05:01.374836-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Policy  
eVTOL Insights • Jason Pritchard

AtkinsRéalis and Anduril UK partner to accelerate sovereign autonomous systems for UK defence

By eVTOL Insights: AtkinsRéalis has entered into a teaming agreement with Anduril UK to provide critical safety, assurance and regulatory expertise that will.

Also: UK Defence Journal
2026-02-17T03:46:12.192264-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy   Boeing  
DefenseNews.com • Gordon Arthur

Australia Prepares Next Batch of 'Ghost Bat' Collaborative Combat Aircraft

By DefenseNews.com: The Royal Australian Air Force is on track to have 10 operational Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft by 2028.

Also: news.defcros.com, news.ssbcrack.com and c4isrnet.com
2026-02-17T02:36:09.126694-08:00