Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon pauses portions of LEO constellation as acquisition reviews proceed

The Pentagon has placed portions of its planned low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation on hold while acquisition reviews proceed, pausing contract awards and scheduled deployments. The hold delays program timelines and contractor selection as officials reassess procurement next steps.

2026-02-16T03:17:22.289906-08:00
Saudi Arabia   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Saudi Arabia orders four C-27J Spartan transports for maritime patrol missions

By FlightGlobal: Saudi Arabia has ordered four Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transports in a maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) configuration. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2029, the Italian airframer says.

Also: AeroTime
2026-02-16T02:24:27.096294-08:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   Boeing  
war.gov

DoD and DOE Transport Next‑Gen Microreactor to Hill AFB Aboard C‑17 to Boost Military Energy Resilience

By war.gov: At March Air Reserve Base, Calif., a next-generation nuclear reactor was loaded aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for transport to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, ensuring greater energy security for.

2026-02-15T19:42:16.185836-08:00
MRO   Helicopter   Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

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

By FlightGlobal: Qinetiq has begun modifying the first two of eight Boeing CH-47 Chinook HC3 transport helicopters for long-delayed service with the UK Royal Air Force, as a new report has again criticised the UK Ministry of Defence for the flawed procurement.

Also: Simple Flying
2026-02-15T15:12:32.067138-08:00
China   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
New York Times • Agnes Chang, Chris Buckley

Deep in China’s Mountains, a Nuclear Revival Takes Shape

By New York Times: Satellite imagery of secretive nuclear facilities reveals Beijing’s efforts to expand its arsenal, just as the last global guardrails on nuclear weapons vanish.

Also: Jerusalem Post and Times of India
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: The Hill and realcleardefense.com
2026-02-14T03:04:35.570713-08:00