Europe   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
New York Times • Christopher F Schuetze, Jeffrey Gettleman, Maya Tekeli

Denmark readied to demolish Greenland runways, sent troops, explosives and blood supplies amid U.S. seizure fears

In January, Denmark covertly deployed soldiers, explosives, live ammunition and blood supplies to Greenland as a contingency to disable airfields and deter a potential U.S. seizure after President Trump publicly sought the territory. The plan reportedly included preparations to demolish runways to deny air access.

Also: marinecorpstimes.com, Military Times, The Independent, san.com, Sky News, Independent.ie and Navy Times
2026-03-20T16:05:49.890470-07:00
SAAB   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Saab 340 AEW Aircraft Spotted Operating Over Ukraine

By The War Zone: After keeping a very low profile, a video has emerged apparently showing a Saab 340 airborne early warning and control aircraft over Ukraine. After keeping a very low profile, a video has emerged apparently showing a Saab 340 airborne early warning and control aircraft over Ukraine.

2026-03-20T16:05:35.674051-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Peru confirms F-16 Block 70 selection to replace MiG-29 and Mirage 2000

By Air Data News: Peru has confirmed the selection of the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 as the future fighter aircraft for its air force, formalizing a decision taken under the.

2026-03-20T14:40:17.659864-07:00
Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
al-monitor.com • Mar, Uditha Jayasinghe

Sri Lanka denies landing to two US combat aircraft armed with anti-ship missiles, president says

By al-monitor.com: By Uditha JayasingheCOLOMBO, March 20 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka declined permission for two U.S. combat aircraft to land at a civilian airport earlier this month, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told parliament on Friday.The U.S.

2026-03-20T08:06:28.799541-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Defense Policy  
lemonde.fr

Le Monde Uses Strava to Track French Carrier Charles de Gaulle in Real Time, Exposing Operational-Security Flaw

By lemonde.fr: As the Charles de Gaulle and its strike group approach the Middle East, Le Monde identified a French sailor using the Strava fitness application in the Mediterranean Sea.

Also: thelondoneconomic.com, The Independent, Times of India, BBC, UK Defence Journal, ANI News Agency, indiatoday.in, TechCrunch and 4 more
2026-03-20T05:00:14.144377-07:00
China   Safran   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
Reuters

US House Panel Asks Pentagon to Review Safran’s China Joint Ventures Over National‑Security Concerns

By Reuters: A congressional committee chair has asked the Pentagon to review Safran's joint ventures in China, saying the French aerospace company's commercial ties with Chinese companies raise concerns in light of its U.S.

2026-03-20T08:34:07.808880-07:00