North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing begins structural assembly of Canada’s first P-8A Poseidon

Boeing has begun structural assembly of the first P-8A Poseidon ordered by Canada, joining the aircraft’s major fuselage sections at its production facility. The work marks the start of airframe assembly for Ottawa’s P-8A and a tangible production milestone for the program.

2026-02-22T23:36:26.139921-08:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

France to deliver additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine

By Air Data News: Ukraine’s Air Force said it is expecting additional Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from France, as Kyiv seeks to strengthen its combat aviation.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-21T00:13:57.571284-08:00
Satellite   Space Force   Supply Chain   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Boeing  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Boeing to ramp production of missile‑tracking sensors for U.S. military satellites

By SpaceNews.com: Boeing to boost production of missile-tracking sensors for military satellites Boeing expands production of missile-tracking sensors for military satellites.

Also: defence-industry.eu, Defense Daily and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-20T05:10:19.882613-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Zita Fletcher

US Army Aviation Chief: Drones Transform Combined-Arms Combat

By DefenseNews.com: The commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence discusses the impact of unmanned systems on U.S. Army aviation and combined arms.

2026-02-20T15:47:20.063792-08:00