Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

NATO Hosts 'USGIF Day' to Examine GEOINT’s Role in Deterrence and Collective Defense

NATO Headquarters hosted the inaugural "Spatial Edge: USGIF Day", convening geospatial-intelligence (GEOINT) experts to assess how high-resolution imagery, mapping and analytics bolster NATO deterrence, situational awareness and collective-defense decision-making. Discussions included alliance needs, interoperability and commercial partnership models.

2026-02-27T03:33:06.674042-08:00
China   Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Bloomberg • Hayley Warren, Jonathan Tirone, Rachel Lavin, Raeedah Wahid

Satellite imagery undermines claim of an ‘easy’ U.S. victory in Iran

By Bloomberg: If it decides to attack, the US would face a complicated set of targets because of Iran’s rugged geography and its efforts to protect military assets.

2026-02-26T00:07:20.423548-08:00
Israel   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Elbit to equip Israeli Air Force UH-60 Black Hawks with helmet display and tracking systems

By FlightGlobal: Elbit Systems will equip the Israeli air force's Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk fleet with its Helmet Display and Tracking System, enhancing pilot situational awareness in degraded visual conditions including brownout environments.

2026-02-26T21:10:45.559107-08:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
defence-blog.com • Colton Jones

U.S. Air Force signs Top Aces deal for F-16 pilot training in Argentina

By defence-blog.com: The United States Air Force has awarded Top Aces Corp., based in Mesa, Arizona, a $33 million contract to provide F-16 instructor pilot training for partner-nation pilots in Argentina, according to a contract announcement released by the service.

2026-02-26T00:07:19.181084-08:00
Event   Supply Chain   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

De Havilland to Demo Garmin-equipped C-23 Sherpa on Transatlantic Tour as It Weighs Production Restart

By FlightGlobal: De Havilland Canada will take its Garmin 1000-equipped Short C-23 Sherpa on a transatlantic demonstration tour this year, visiting CANSEC in May before touring Europe to assess market appetite for restarting production of the turboprop military transport.

2026-02-26T13:54:36.170098-08:00