China   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Echo Wang, Joey Roulette

Senators ask Pentagon to review SpaceX over alleged secret Chinese investor stakes

Democratic U.S. senators have urged the Pentagon to launch an immediate review of SpaceX after allegations that Chinese investors secretly acquired stakes in the closely held rocket company, warning of potential national-security risks and requesting a swift departmental assessment, a Reuters-seen letter said.

2026-02-05T04:23:30.469586-08:00
Israel   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Israeli Air Force to fit Elbit Systems equipment package on a dozen CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters

By FlightGlobal: Elbit Systems is to provide a range of new equipment for installation in a dozen Sikorsky CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters on order for the Israeli air force.

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2026-02-05T04:38:06.658606-08:00
Africa   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

U.S. Lawmaker Says U.S. Fighter Production Shortfalls Pushed Algeria Toward Russia’s Su-57E, Raising CAATSA Sanctions Risk

By Aviation Week: A U.S. senator cites fighter production delays as a factor in Algeria's Su-57E purchase, raising concerns over potential sanctions under Caatsa.

2026-02-04T14:03:39.675449-08:00
Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Non‑U.S. defence firms gain market share as U.S. policy shifts spur global supplier diversification

By FlightGlobal: Aerospace manufacturers outside the United States are capitalising on surging demand for alternatives to American hardware, as the Trump Administration's departure from traditional alliance-building prompts defence customers worldwide to diversify their supplier base.

2026-02-05T02:22:51.001942-08:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Vantor Wins $5.3M Luno B Contract From NGA

By Payload: The contract, awarded under NGA’s Luno B program, will see Vantor provide the intelligence community with data about shifts to things like roads, vegetation, and buildings, as well as broader impacts caused by manmade or natural disasters.

2026-02-05T02:35:11.528522-08:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development   Boeing  
Reuters

Boeing Defense to Cut About 300 Supply‑Chain Jobs, Bloomberg Reports

By Reuters: Boeing told employees last week that it plans to consolidate 787 engineering work in South Carolina as it ramps up production of its popular twin-aisle jet, the union representing its engineers said on Wednesday.

2026-02-04T15:43:37.249494-08:00