Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Russian drone approaches carrier Charles de Gaulle in Malmö; Swedish forces deploy countermeasures

The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, docked in Malmö as part of NATO exercises, was approached by a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle; Swedish armed forces detected the drone and deployed countermeasures while the ship remained in port. No damage has been reported.

Also: Naval News and defence-industry.eu
2026-02-26T05:30:43.612039-08:00
Hypersonic   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Bloomberg • Gerry Doyle

Report: Moscow’s Missile Shield Could Blunt European SLBMs, Pushing NATO Toward Hypersonic Response

By Bloomberg: Russia’s anti-missile defenses around Moscow may be enough to blunt an attack by Europe’s submarine-launched ballistic missiles, increasing pressure on the continent to develop new hypersonic weapons at a time when its leaders fret over the reliability of the US as an ally.

2026-02-26T00:07:20.330098-08:00
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
justice.gov

Former U.S. Air Force Pilot Arrested in Indiana on Charges of Illegally Providing Defense Services to Chinese Military

By justice.gov: Former U.S. Air Force officer and pilot Gerald Eddie Brown, Jr., also known by the call sign “Runner,” 65, a U.S. citizen, was arrested today in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

Also: ANI News Agency, newsable.asianetnews.com, news.ssbcrack.com, defensemirror.com, interestingengineering.com, spacewar.com, defensemirror.com and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-25T17:13:42.309920-08:00
AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

USAF to pick first Collaborative Combat Aircraft — uncrewed fighter and autonomy software — by year-end 2026

By FlightGlobal: The US Air Force will select a winner for its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft increment by the end of 2026, choosing both an uncrewed fighter design and mission autonomy software provider as the service accelerates towards production of autonomous tactical jets.

2026-02-25T17:45:45.497795-08:00
North America   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

USAF Sentinel ICBM Warhead Count Remains Unclear — Significant Implications for Deterrence and Acquisition

By The War Zone: We now know much more about the USAF's sprawling plans for new Sentinel ICBM silos with features not found on Minuteman III.

Also: Shephard Media, Defense Daily and Defense Daily
2026-02-25T13:55:19.307442-08:00
Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

‘Golden Dome’ Will Require Unprecedented Coordination Across U.S. Combatant Commands

By SpaceNews.com: Golden Dome to require unprecedented coordination between U.S. combatant commands Golden Dome to require unprecedented coordination between U.S. combatant commands.

Also: Shephard Media
2026-02-25T13:37:22.358572-08:00