UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
DefenseNews.com • Tayfun Ozberk

Turkey delivers first armed drone to Ukrainian Navy; system to join Mykolaiv's 10th Naval Aviation Brigade

Turkey has delivered the first armed unmanned aerial vehicle to the Ukrainian Navy following acceptance tests. The system, accompanied by mobile control terminals and spare parts, will be fielded with the Navy’s 10th Naval Aviation Brigade in Mykolaiv, a move that has drawn Russian objections.

2026-01-27T21:03:21.468293-08:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

Lockheed’s Record F‑35 Deliveries Mask Backlog of Jets Delayed About Two Years, Pentagon Says

By Bloomberg: Lockheed Martin Corp.’s record F-35 deliveries last year come with a caveat: Slightly less than half of the 191 jets the US accepted in its largest weapons program should have been delivered about two years ago, according to the Pentagon.

Also: Simple Flying and Bloomberg Law
2026-01-27T18:09:29.839678-08:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

China’s Massive PL-17 Air-To-Air Missile Seen Up Close

By The War Zone: A photo has surfaced that appears to show a mock-up of the roughly 20-foot-long weapon on display at an exhibition. A photo has appeared that appears to show a mock-up of the roughly 20-foot weapon on display in an exhibition.

2026-01-27T16:18:03.966237-08:00
Supply Chain   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Air Force Restructures Troubled Sentinel ICBM Program Nearly Two Years After Cost Breach

By The War Zone: A top Air Force general sees a long future for Sentinel after it enters service, but there is still a lengthy road ahead to get there.

Also: insidedefense.com
2026-01-27T11:37:50.366011-08:00