China   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
New York Times • Agnes Chang, Chris Buckley

Satellite imagery reveals China’s mountain nuclear buildup

New satellite imagery identifies expanded, secretive nuclear facilities carved into China’s mountains, indicating Beijing is accelerating its nuclear arsenal build-up just as international arms‑control guardrails weaken. The analysis signals a measurable shift in strategic posture with implications for regional deterrence and force planning.

Also: Jerusalem Post
2026-02-14T21:24:37.069391-08:00
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
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
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
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
Saudi Arabia   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   BAE Systems  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

BAE officials upbeat over follow-on Typhoon prospect with Saudi Arabia

By FlightGlobal: UK airframer BAE Systems remains confident that Saudi Arabia will place a long-anticipated follow-on order for the Eurofighter Typhoon, as Riyadh also eyes a possible future role in the currently three-nation Global Combat Air Programme.

2026-02-13T10:08:58.914558-08:00