Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

U.S. Navy seeks air-launched, longer-range anti-radiation missile for F/A-18E/F, EA-18G and F-35

The U.S. Navy has solicited proposals for an air-launched, long-range anti-radiation missile to defeat modern radar systems, seeking a capability that out-ranges the AARGM‑ER and can be procured in the hundreds per year. The weapon must integrate with F/A‑18E/F Super Hornet, EA‑18G Growler and F‑35 aircraft.

Also: Aviation Week, Navy Times and Military Times
2026-02-19T07:37:34.371793-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Airlines  
politico.eu • Milena Wälde

US deploys two carrier strike groups to Middle East as Poland urges citizens to leave Iran amid rising tensions

By politico.eu: Washington has deployed 2 aircraft carrier strike groups to the Middle East, positioning forces that could be used in potential strikes on Iran.

Also: Bloomberg, Economic Times and mynews13.com
2026-02-19T06:11:12.857821-08:00
MRO   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
Aviation Today • Frank Wolfe

USAF: Commercial-Tech Upgrades to Pratt & Whitney F117 Eliminate Need to Re‑engine C-17 Fleet

By Aviation Today: The use of commercial technologies for upgrades to Pratt & Whitney‘s [RTX] F117 engine for the U.S. Air Force C-17 airlifter by Boeing obviates the need for a re-engining of the 222 […].

2026-02-19T06:09:44.452692-08:00
MRO   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Embraer  
Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Embraer Ramps Up C-390 India Push With Mahindra MRO Partnership

By Aviation Week: Embraer says it would establish a C-390 MRO facility in India with local partner Mahindra Group if the government there buys the airlifter.

Also: mrobusinesstoday.com, Economic Times and 3 more
2026-02-19T03:01:00.634006-08:00
MRO   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   BAE Systems  
Aviation Today • Frank Wolfe

USAF To Award Sole Source Contract To BAE Systems To Resolve Deficiency Reports on ALR-56

By Aviation Today: The Air Force is to award BAE Systems a sole source contract to resolve deficiency reports (DRs) for the company’s ALR-56 radar warning receivers (RWRs) on F-15 and F-16 fighters and C-130 […].

2026-02-19T06:39:48.328317-08:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Airbus  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Airbus warns uncrewed FCAS could create capability gap after Chancellor Merz questions crewed sixth‑gen fighter

By AeroTime: After Chancellor Merz questioned the Luftwaffe’s need for a crewed sixth-gen fighter, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury warned against creating a capability gap.

2026-02-19T04:35:16.328253-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   BAE Systems  
defence-industry.eu

BAE Systems FalconWorks and SURVICE Engineering sign framework agreement on uncrewed air systems

By defence-industry.eu: BAE Systems FalconWorks and SURVICE Engineering have signed a Framework Agreement to collaborate on the development of uncrewed air system technologies.

2026-02-19T05:29:51.196207-08:00