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Space Force sharpens strategy and forges military space pacts as satellite‑defence advances raise stakes in contested orbit

The U.S. Space Force is updating its strategy and pursuing new military space pacts as rivals, orbital congestion and advances in satellite‑defence technologies increase risk to on‑orbit resilience. Leadership is pushing faster acquisitions, deterrence options and hardened satellite operations for contested space.

Also: keeptrack.space

2026-02-05T08:03:34.147929-08:00

Aircraft Carrier Supply Chain North America Defense Industry & Major Contractors

USNI News • Mallory Shelbourne

Carrier John F. Kennedy Returns From First Stint At Sea, Completes Builder’s Trials

By USNI News: Aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) is back at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division after wrapping up builder’s trials, the company said Wednesday.

Janes

USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) completes builder's sea trials at Newport News Shipbuilding

DVIDS / U.S. DoD

USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Completes First Builder’s Sea Trials

Also: news.defcros.com, defence-industry.eu, Stars and Stripes and 4 more

2026-02-04T12:36:02.326088-08:00

Israel Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals Defense Policy Boeing

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Breaking Defense • Seth J Frantzman

Israel’s expanded Apache purchase reflects lessons from two years of war, analysts say

By Breaking Defense: Israel's expansion of their Apache helicopter cache is a reflection of two years of constant wars.

2026-02-05T08:24:41.292782-08:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors Asia-Pacific (APAC) Boeing

Aviation Today • Frank Wolfe

U.S. Air Force Awards Boeing Up to $2.8B to Upgrade South Korea’s F-15K Fleet

By Aviation Today: The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.8 billion contract to upgrade South Korea’s fleet of F-15K Slam Eagle fighters, the Defense Department said on Jan.

2026-02-05T06:48:05.390769-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Industry & Major Contractors Asia-Pacific (APAC) Defense Deals

DefenseNews.com • Gordon Arthur

ST Engineering unveils tactical loitering munition and assault-rifle family; production aimed for early 2027

By DefenseNews.com: The new tactical loitering munition from Singapore’s best-known defense company should be ready for production in early 2027.

news.defcros.com

ST Engineering Introduces Advanced Loitering Munition and New Assault Rifle Lineup

news.ssbcrack.com

ST Engineering Showcases New Tactical Weapons and Advanced Systems at Singapore Airshow 2026

Also: c4isrnet.com and news.defcros.com

2026-02-05T07:01:03.086792-08:00

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Aviation Today • Frank Wolfe

F-35 Nose Configuration Threatens Integration of Northrop Grumman AN/APG-85 Radar

By Aviation Today: Radar mountings in the nose of the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter are different for the current AN/APG-81 by Northrop Grumman and the future AN/APG-85 radar, also by Northrop Grumman–a difference which has helped […].

2026-02-05T06:36:04.131473-08:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Airbus

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Eurofighter awarded contract to certify aerodynamic modification kit for Typhoon

By FlightGlobal: A long-planned package of aerodynamic enhancements developed for the Eurofighter Typhoon has edged closer to operational reality, with the award of a contract covering development, testing and certification activities.

Aviacionline

Europe backs AMK aerodynamic upgrade led by Airbus, BAE and Leonardo to keep Eurofighter Typhoon relevant to 2060

The Aviationist

Eurofighter and NETMA Resume Work on Typhoon Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) Development, Testing and Certification

Also: Janes, defensemirror.com, UK Defence Journal and defensemirror.com

2026-02-05T05:55:25.636894-08:00

MRO Israel Helicopter Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Israeli Air Force to fit Elbit Systems equipment package on a dozen CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters

By FlightGlobal: Elbit Systems is to provide a range of new equipment for installation in a dozen Sikorsky CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters on order for the Israeli air force.