Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Denmark touts new Arctic special forces' ability to operate anywhere in Greenland amid U.S. pressure

Denmark is emphasising the operational reach of a newly formed Arctic special forces unit capable of operating across Greenland's demanding terrain, including harsh polar conditions and remote logistics. The move comes as Copenhagen faces mounting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump over control of the strategic territory.

2026-01-20T15:50:36.784718-08:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Boeing   Boeing 737  
Breaking Defense • Carley Welch, Michael Marrow, Theresa Hitchens, Valerie Insinna

FY26 defense bill adds $8B, backs F/A-XX and E-7 Wedgetail while rejecting $28B munitions emergency request

By Breaking Defense: Appropriators threw a lifeline to the Navy’s F/A-XX fighter and Air Force’s E-7 Wedgetail programs while slamming the door on the Army’s agile acquisition request.

Also: Aviation Week, Air & Space Forces Mag, AirForceTimes, insidedefense.com, marinecorpstimes.com, Military Times, Defense Daily and 3 more
2026-01-20T10:31:57.070247-08:00
Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Defense appropriations bill funds Space Force at $26B and presses Pentagon on 'Golden Dome' oversight

By SpaceNews.com: Defense appropriations bill for 2026 funds Space Force at $26 billion, presses Pentagon on Golden Dome Defense appropriations bill for 2026 funds Space Force at $26 billion, presses Pentagon on Golden Dome.

2026-01-20T14:19:00.482812-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals   Boeing  
Reuters

U.S. approves potential $2.3B sale of maritime patrol aircraft and torpedoes to Singapore

By Reuters: The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft and lightweight torpedoes and related equipment to Singapore in a deal valued at an estimated $2.3 billion, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

Also: Seeking Alpha and defensemirror.com
2026-01-20T12:46:05.172260-08:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Omaha World-Herald, Steve Liewer

Offutt airmen bid farewell as OC-135B Open Skies observation jets retire

By DefenseNews.com: The OC-135B spent the last 20 years flying aerial photography missions — primarily over Russia — in carrying out the international Open Skies Treaty.

2026-01-20T12:25:21.081978-08:00
MRO   Bombardier   BizAv   Leadership   M&A   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Bombardier restructures leadership to advance defence and M&A ambitions

By FlightGlobal: The Montreal-based business jet manufacturer has appointed new executives to lead restructured divisions encompassing aircraft sales, aftermarket services, engineering and defence, while hiring a former Leonardo DRS strategist to drive mergers and acquisitions.

Also: AINonline, Wings and Bombardier
2026-01-20T08:56:30.699498-08:00