Satellite   Europe   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

DGI2026 Day 2 — “The Elevated Analyst”: Europe’s GEOINT reality check on the Ukraine war anniversary

Day two of DGI2026 on Feb. 24 — the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine — convenes Europe’s geospatial intelligence community at London’s QE2 Centre. Organizers frame sessions as a reality check on GEOINT capabilities, operational support and strategic implications for European defense and surveillance.

2026-02-25T05:53:58.797004-08:00
Accident   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

ROK Air Force F-16C crashes during night training near Yeongju; pilot ejects and rescued

By AeroTime: A South Korean Air Force F-16C fighter jet crashed in a mountainous area near Yeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, during a nighttime training flight on February 25, 2026, with the pilot ejecting safely and later being rescued, according to Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) statements.

2026-02-25T06:16:25.810836-08:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing   Embraer  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Top US Air Force official not considering KC-390, backs KC-46

By FlightGlobal: The air force's top civilian official says he is not currently looking at Embraer's multi-role tanker as part of a sweeping plan to recapitalise the service's aerial refuelling fleet.

Also: Air Data News
2026-02-24T12:10:25.673260-08:00