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New York Times • Aurelien Breeden, Samuel Granados

Satellite imagery: Iran rapidly restores missile sites after Israel, U.S. strikes; nuclear repairs lag

Satellite imagery analyzed by independent observers shows Iran quickly repairing missile launch and storage sites damaged in Israeli and U.S. strikes last year, while work at its struck nuclear facilities has proceeded more slowly. The contrasting recovery rates complicate assessments of Iran's military readiness and nuclear restoration timelines.

2026-02-13T03:09:22.819525-08:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Italy approves €8.8bn for Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) — funds next‑generation fighter with UK and Japan partners

By Air Data News: Italy’s parliament has approved an €8.77 billion ($10.7 billion) funding package for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a joint effort with.

Also: aviationnews.eu
2026-02-12T23:40:36.270218-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Diana Stancy

US Navy to Deploy Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel with USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group to Test Tailored Force Pairing

By Breaking Defense: Vice Adm. Brendan McLane said that a medium unmanned surface vessel will deploy alongside the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt and its strike group that is set to get underway later this year.

2026-02-12T14:35:57.259099-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Hensoldt Joins Helsing to Equip CA-1 Europa Collaborative UCAV

By Aviation Week: Hensoldt has struck a partnership with Helsing, the European defense AI company that is behind development of the CA-1 Europa collaborative combat aircraft.

Also: defence-industry.eu and marketforecast.com
2026-02-12T08:40:20.749023-08:00
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indiatoday.in

India clears procurement of 114 Rafale jets with 40–50% 'Make in India' content; six P‑8I maritime aircraft also approved

By indiatoday.in: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets, marking a significant boost to the Indian Air Force's combat capabilities.

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2026-02-12T02:10:28.210360-08:00
ArianeGroup   Hypersonic   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Bloomberg • Michael Nienaber

ArianeGroup Proposes Hypersonic-Capable Ballistic Missile to France and Germany for European Deep‑Strike Capability

By Bloomberg: European rocket maker ArianeGroup is in talks with Germany and France to develop a new ballistic missile that can hit targets several thousand kilometers away with hypersonic warheads.

Also: Reuters
2026-02-12T05:22:24.249847-08:00