Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Pratt & Whitney to invest $100M in Rzeszów, Poland to expand manufacturing capacity for civilian and military engines

Pratt & Whitney will invest $100 million in its Rzeszów facility to grow production capacity and add advanced manufacturing capabilities. The expansion is intended to support rising global demand for both commercial and military aircraft engines, building on prior efforts to increase supply of critical parts.

defence-industry.eu • Defence Industry Europe

Pratt & Whitney to invest $100 million in Poland

2026-04-22T23:24:20.978764-07:00
AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The Economist • The Economist

Anduril, Palantir and SpaceX are changing how America wages war

By The Economist: International | Shooting to prominence Anduril, Palantir and SpaceX are changing how America wages war The Trump administration is cosying up to a clique of “neo-primes” Share Photograph: Reuters Apr 20th 2026 | LOS ANGELES | 7 min read T HE IRAN war may end up teaching America many lessons.

2026-04-23T00:06:11.258886-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Netherlands, Lithuania cleared for USA missile buys

By FlightGlobal: The missile deals will help bolster European defences. The US government has cleared the Netherlands to obtain Lockheed Martin AGM-114R2 Hellfire air-to-ground missiles, and Lithuania Raytheon AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder missiles.

Also: defence-blog.com and defence-blog.com
2026-04-22T22:50:41.243490-07:00
Leadership   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
DefenseNews.com • Lara Seligman

DoD Weapons Tester Concerned about F-35 Software Development

By DefenseNews.com: Although the Joint Program Office maintains the F-35 program remains on track, the Pentagon’s top weapons tester recently raised concerns that the fifth-generation fighter jet’s software development could fall behind.

Also: DefenseNews.com and Business Insider
2026-04-22T17:50:04.606055-07:00
F-16   Leadership   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Associated Press • FRANKLIN BRICEÑO

Peru's defense and foreign ministers resign after the president stalls US military planes deal

By Associated Press: Peru's defense and foreign ministers have resigned after the country's president stalled a $3.5 billion deal for U.S. F-16 fighter jets.

Also: South China Morning Post and The Independent
2026-04-22T13:34:55.426590-07:00