Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Appropriations set Space Force at $26B for FY2026 and press Pentagon on Golden Dome oversight

A FY2026 defense appropriations conference agreement funds the U.S. Space Force at $26 billion and includes directives increasing Pentagon oversight and reporting on the Golden Dome space‑based missile‑defense effort, signaling Congress will actively monitor the program as it moves through prototyping and milestones.

2026-01-20T14:19:00.482812-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   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: Air & Space Forces Mag, AirForceTimes, marinecorpstimes.com, Military Times, Defense Daily and 3 more
2026-01-20T10:31:57.070247-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
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
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
Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation  
Bloomberg • Ellen Milligan, Kate Duffy

UK Defense Funding Delay Threatens Key Leonardo Site, Union Says

By Bloomberg: Leonardo SpA’s British helicopter factory will close if UK funding delays prevent a contract with the Italian manufacturer before March, union leaders said in a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, showing how the government’s failure to commit cash is throwing plans for a revamped defense sector in doubt.

2026-01-20T08:35:29.189354-08:00
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: Wings and Bombardier
2026-01-20T08:56:30.699498-08:00