UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Hope Hodge Seck

USMC's 2026 Aviation Plan maps multi‑decade shift to F‑35 and drone 'wingman'

The Marine Corps' 2026 Aviation Plan maps a multi‑decade transformation in four five‑year blocks through 2041, consolidating fixed‑wing combat power around the F‑35 while retiring legacy Harrier and Hornet fleets. It prioritizes development, procurement and operational integration of 'drone wingman' systems to enable manned–unmanned teaming.

Also: Navy Times, aerospaceglobalnews.com, news.ssbcrack.com, marines.mil and Military Times
2026-02-11T05:34:39.276259-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
tass.com

Russian Aerospace Forces Receive Su-57 Fighters Fitted with Upgraded 101KS Tracking Sensors

By tass.com: One of the main changes in the modernized Su-57 aircraft is the upgraded 101KS onboard optical-electronic self-defense system, the experts said.

Also: defence.m5dergi.com, defence-blog.com, India Defense News, militarnyi.com, news.ssbcrack.com and defence.m5dergi.com
2026-02-10T06:56:19.386696-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
spaceanddefense.io

SatService (Calian subsidiary) to deliver Q/V‑band satellite ground station for German Armed Forces

By spaceanddefense.io: SatService, a German-based satellite ground systems provider and subsidiary of Canada’s Calian Group, has been awarded a contract to deliver a Q/V-band satellite ground station for the German Armed Forces, supporting both scientific research and military communications.

Also: asdnews.com, Satellite Evolution and 4 more
2026-02-10T16:13:21.711335-08:00
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Aviation Week • Brian Everstine

General Atomics Joins Marine Corps CCA Program

By Aviation Week: The U.S. Marine Corps has selected General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. to participate in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.

Also: aviationnews.eu, Air Data News, FlightGlobal, The War Zone, marketforecast.com, defenseadvancement.com, The Aviationist, naval-technology.com, UASweekly, defence-industry.eu, aero-defence.tech, news.defcros.com and 7 more
2026-02-10T14:09:14.192092-08:00