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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK begins reversion work on long-delayed CH-47 Chinook HC3s as MoD procurement comes under fire

Qinetiq has begun reversion work on the first two of eight long-delayed Boeing CH-47 Chinook HC3 transport helicopters for the UK Royal Air Force, carrying out modifications at Boscombe Down under a Boeing subcontract. A fresh report again criticises the Ministry of Defence's flawed procurement.

Also: Simple Flying
2026-02-15T15:12:32.067138-08:00
ATC   NTSB   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
New York Times • Eric Schmitt, Karoun Demirjian, Kate Kelly, Tyler Pager

FAA–Pentagon Standoff Over Border Weapon Tech Triggers Closure of El Paso Airspace

By New York Times: The F.A.A., citing “a grave risk of fatalities” from a new technology being used on the Mexican border, got caught in a stalemate with the Pentagon, which deemed the weapon “necessary.”.

Also: realcleardefense.com
2026-02-14T03:04:35.570713-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy   Boeing  
DefenseNews.com • Stephen Losey

US Air Force Orders Additional 30,000‑lb Bunker‑Buster Bombs After Iranian Nuclear Strikes

By DefenseNews.com: The 30,000-pound guided bomb is designed to penetrate an estimated 200 feet through rock or other hard substances before destroying enemy labs or bunkers.

Also: theaviationgeekclub.com, defence.m5dergi.com, news.ssbcrack.com, Military Times and The Aviationist
2026-02-13T12:39:25.053832-08:00
Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Reuters

UK long-range missile spending to exceed 400 million pounds in 2025/26

By Reuters: Britain's spending on long-range and hypersonic weapons will exceed 400 million pounds ($545 million) in the current financial year, the government said on Friday, highlighting joint missile development with France, Germany and Italy.

Also: UK Defence Journal, Aviation Week, tass.com, This is Money, miragenews.com and 3 more
2026-02-13T05:24:38.677184-08:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Canada pays for long‑lead items for 14 additional F‑35As as Ottawa reviews 88‑jet plan

By AeroTime: PM Mark Carney confirms Canada is paying to secure long-lead items for 14 additional F-35A fighters as Ottawa reviews its planned 88-jet fleet.

Also: Aviation Week, aspistrategist.org.au and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-13T04:14:37.928233-08:00