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India scraps import duties to boost local aerospace industry

New Delhi has scrapped import duties to accelerate domestic aerospace and defence industry development. The measure is positioned to strengthen local manufacturers, including Hindustan Aeronautics, and to accelerate OEM localisation, supply‑chain investment and onshore production over the coming years at scale.

2026-02-15T19:39:48.842375-08:00
MRO   Helicopter   Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK begins reversion work on long-delayed CH-47 Chinook HC3s as MoD procurement comes under fire

By FlightGlobal: Qinetiq has begun modifying the first two of eight Boeing CH-47 Chinook HC3 transport helicopters for long-delayed service with the UK Royal Air Force, as a new report has again criticised the UK Ministry of Defence for the flawed procurement.

Also: Simple Flying
2026-02-15T15:12:32.067138-08:00
China   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
New York Times • Agnes Chang, Chris Buckley

Deep in China’s Mountains, a Nuclear Revival Takes Shape

By New York Times: Satellite imagery of secretive nuclear facilities reveals Beijing’s efforts to expand its arsenal, just as the last global guardrails on nuclear weapons vanish.

Also: Jerusalem Post and Times of India
2026-02-14T21:24:37.069391-08:00
ATC   NTSB   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
New York Times • Eric Schmitt, Karoun Demirjian, Kate Kelly, Tyler Pager

FAA–Pentagon Standoff Over Border Weapon Tech Triggers Closure of El Paso Airspace

By New York Times: The F.A.A., citing “a grave risk of fatalities” from a new technology being used on the Mexican border, got caught in a stalemate with the Pentagon, which deemed the weapon “necessary.”.

Also: The Hill and realcleardefense.com
2026-02-14T03:04:35.570713-08:00
Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Reuters

UK long-range missile spending to exceed 400 million pounds in 2025/26

By Reuters: Britain's spending on long-range and hypersonic weapons will exceed 400 million pounds ($545 million) in the current financial year, the government said on Friday, highlighting joint missile development with France, Germany and Italy.

Also: UK Defence Journal, Aviation Week, tass.com, This is Money, miragenews.com and 3 more
2026-02-13T05:24:38.677184-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy   Boeing  
DefenseNews.com • Stephen Losey

US Air Force Orders Additional 30,000‑lb Bunker‑Buster Bombs After Iranian Nuclear Strikes

By DefenseNews.com: The 30,000-pound guided bomb is designed to penetrate an estimated 200 feet through rock or other hard substances before destroying enemy labs or bunkers.

Also: theaviationgeekclub.com, defence.m5dergi.com, news.ssbcrack.com, Military Times and The Aviationist
2026-02-13T12:39:25.053832-08:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Canada pays for long‑lead items for 14 additional F‑35As as Ottawa reviews 88‑jet plan

By AeroTime: PM Mark Carney confirms Canada is paying to secure long-lead items for 14 additional F-35A fighters as Ottawa reviews its planned 88-jet fleet.

Also: Aviation Week, aspistrategist.org.au and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-13T04:14:37.928233-08:00