Aircraft Carrier   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters

U.S. aircraft carrier strike group arrives in Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran

A U.S. aircraft carrier and escorting warships have arrived in the Middle East, two U.S. officials told Reuters, expanding President Donald Trump's options to defend U.S. forces or to take military action against Iran. The movement places carrier-based strike and air assets within reach of regional hotspots.

Also: South China Morning Post and al-monitor.com
2026-01-26T08:26:31.076384-08:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
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Reuters

Airbus Helicopters posts higher orders and deliveries as European defence demand rises

By Reuters: Airbus Helicopters won almost 20% more orders last year, gaining ground in the military market as defence spending rises across Europe, company data showed on Monday.

Also: Aviation24
2026-01-26T09:05:27.316015-08:00
Dassault Aviation   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Indonesia receives first three Rafale jets

By AeroTime: Indonesia has received its first three Rafale fighters from France, the opening delivery of a 42-jet order to modernize the Indonesian Air Force.

Also: Aviacionline
2026-01-26T05:57:28.540119-08:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Adolfo Arranz, Devjyot Ghoshal, Gavin Finch, Han Huang

Iranian ships deliver jet fuel, urea to Myanmar junta

By Reuters: Iranian ships falsifying their journeys deliver jet fuel, urea to Myanmar junta, circumventing sanctions in both countries.

Also: The Independent and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-01-26T06:32:15.493016-08:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
Payload • Rachael Zisk

Pentagon Awards Varda and Stratolaunch MACH‑TB Task Area 3 Contracts for Reusable Hypersonic Test Flights

By Payload: Last week, the Pentagon announced that it had awarded two contracts to Varda Space Industries and Stratolaunch as providers for Task Area 3 of the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) program, which focuses on reusable flight concepts for hypersonic missile tests.

2026-01-26T05:07:21.216789-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy   Boeing  
DefenseNews.com • Gordon Arthur

India’s on-again, off-again aerial tanker saga edges closer to an end

By DefenseNews.com: In the meantime, the Indian Air Force’s tanker fleet comprising six Ilyushin Il-78MKI aircraft acquired from Uzbekistan in 2003-2004, is running on fumes.

Also: ANI News Agency and 3 more
2026-01-26T02:47:52.358535-08:00