Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Gianluca Lo Nostro, Maria Rugamer

Germany's €10bn sovereign military-satellite plan risks duplicating EU programme, stoking fragmentation concerns

Berlin's proposal to build a €10 billion sovereign military satellite network, separate from a parallel EU programme, has prompted concern among EU lawmakers over potential duplication, higher costs and fragmentation of European space-defence efforts. The plan raises procurement, interoperability and budget-alignment questions.

2026-03-24T00:01:19.876873-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Reuters

Colombian military C-130 involved in accident with ~110 soldiers on board, media report

By Reuters: A Colombian military plane crashed in a takeoff disaster on Monday, killing 66 people as rescuers shuttled dozens of survivors to nearby hospitals and searched for four who were still missing, according to a top official.

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2026-03-23T09:55:11.663910-07:00
AI   Supply Chain   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Anduril starts assembly of YFQ‑44A autonomous fighter at Arsenal‑1 factory in Columbus

By FlightGlobal: US defence start-up Anduril Industries has begun assembling its YFQ-44A autonomous fighter aircraft at the company's newly opened Arsenal-1 facility in Columbus, Ohio.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag and Aviation Week
2026-03-23T15:58:39.239565-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   Boeing  
The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Mojave Flight Tests Reveal F-22 Stealth Underwing Tanks, Sensor Pods and B-52 AGM-181 Trials

By The War Zone: We've gotten our best look at yet at new stealthy underwing tanks and sensor pods for the F-22, and the USAF's new AGM-181 nuclear cruise missile.

Also: interestingengineering.com, realcleardefense.com, Army Recognition, worldwarwings.com and worldwarwings.com
2026-03-23T14:29:59.109615-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Lockheed begins final assembly of Germany’s first F-35A

By FlightGlobal: US defence manufacturer Lockheed Martin has commenced final assembly on the first F-35A Lightning II destined for the German air force, marking a significant milestone in Berlin's acquisition of 35 conventional take-off and landing variants of the fifth-generation stealth fighter.

Also: Air Data News
2026-03-23T15:35:06.001405-07:00
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
New York Times • Eric Schmitt, Greg Jaffe

Pentagon Considers Rapid Deployment of 3,000-Strong Airborne Brigade Within 18 Hours for Potential Iran Conflict

By New York Times: The combat forces would come from a brigade of about 3,000 soldiers capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 18 hours.

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2026-03-23T11:45:34.519703-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Defense Budgets & Spending   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The Hill • Ellen Mitchell

Iran conflict strains U.S. military readiness: casualties, munitions shortages and aircraft losses

By The Hill: The U.S. war in Iran is taking a mounting toll on America’s military, with rising casualties, dwindling munitions stockpiles, a sidelined aircraft carrier and numerous downed aircraft just th….

2026-03-23T15:01:04.791919-07:00
Dassault Aviation   Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   BAE Systems  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Spain may keep F/A-18 Hornets flying until 2040 amid sustainment costs and procurement delays

By AeroTime: Spain says some F-18 Hornets may remain in service until 2040, pointing at rising sustainment costs and a widening fighter replacement gap.

Also: Aviacionline
2026-03-23T08:31:12.335474-07:00