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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Singapore orders three G550-MSAs to boost maritime surveillance

Singapore will acquire three Gulfstream G550 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to boost maritime domain awareness and early-warning capabilities, the Ministry of Defence announced Feb. 27. The G550-MSAs will replace veteran Fokker 50s and complement a planned four-aircraft Boeing P-8A fleet.

Aviacionline • Gastón Dubois

Singapore purchases three G550-MSAs to strengthen its maritime surveillance

defence-blog.com • Daisuke Sato

Singapore buys Gulfstream G550 surveillance aircraft for maritime security

2026-02-27T06:45:41.214872-08:00

ATC Europe Aviation Safety & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

DefenseNews.com • Linus Höller

Germany, Austria complete ‘Alpine triangle’ for airspace surveillance

By DefenseNews.com: Under a new law, both countries will be allowed to quickly pursue “non-military” airspace violations or unknown threats across their shared border.

2026-02-27T05:26:30.457084-08:00

North America Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Canada’s first Pilatus PC-21 Siskin II trainer enters flight-testing in Switzerland

By FlightGlobal: Pilatus has completed the first flight of a PC-21 trainer produced for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), ahead of starting deliveries in the second half of this year.

2026-02-27T04:05:47.196561-08:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

NATO Hosts 'USGIF Day' to Examine GEOINT’s Role in Deterrence and Collective Defense

By SpaceWatch Global: NATO HQ hosted the first “Spatial Edge: USGIF Day”, bringing together experts to examine how GEOINT supports NATO’s collective defense.

2026-02-27T03:33:06.674042-08:00

China Satellite Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Bloomberg • Hayley Warren, Jonathan Tirone, Rachel Lavin, Raeedah Wahid

Satellite imagery undermines claim of an ‘easy’ U.S. victory in Iran

By Bloomberg: If it decides to attack, the US would face a complicated set of targets because of Iran’s rugged geography and its efforts to protect military assets.

Aviation Week

Chinese Satellite Imagery Reveals U.S. Military Buildup in the Middle East

2026-02-26T00:07:20.423548-08:00

Israel Helicopter Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Elbit to equip Israeli Air Force UH-60 Black Hawks with helmet display and tracking systems

By FlightGlobal: Elbit Systems will equip the Israeli air force's Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk fleet with its Helmet Display and Tracking System, enhancing pilot situational awareness in degraded visual conditions including brownout environments.

2026-02-26T21:10:45.559107-08:00

China Satellite Space Force Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Space Force Signals Offensive Shift as China Expands Spy-Satellite Fleet

By The War Zone: "You can't run away from a bully forever. Sometimes you got to turn around and punch," Space Force Combat Forces boss says.

Also: news.defcros.com and South China Morning Post

2026-02-26T11:35:54.265124-08:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals

The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

EA-37B Compass Call EW Jet Secures First Export Order as U.S. Air Force Follow‑On Buys Expected

By The War Zone: Now rebranded as an electronic attack jet, the EA-37B has secured its first export order and further U.S. Air Force orders are expected.

2026-02-26T14:55:40.617261-08:00

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Singapore orders three G550-MSAs to boost maritime surveillance

Singapore purchases three G550-MSAs to strengthen its maritime surveillance

Singapore buys Gulfstream G550 surveillance aircraft for maritime security

Germany, Austria complete ‘Alpine triangle’ for airspace surveillance

Canada’s first Pilatus PC-21 Siskin II trainer enters flight-testing in Switzerland

NATO Hosts 'USGIF Day' to Examine GEOINT’s Role in Deterrence and Collective Defense

Satellite imagery undermines claim of an ‘easy’ U.S. victory in Iran

Chinese Satellite Imagery Reveals U.S. Military Buildup in the Middle East

Elbit to equip Israeli Air Force UH-60 Black Hawks with helmet display and tracking systems

Space Force Signals Offensive Shift as China Expands Spy-Satellite Fleet

EA-37B Compass Call EW Jet Secures First Export Order as U.S. Air Force Follow‑On Buys Expected

Singapore to acquire Gulfstream G550 maritime patrol aircraft

Germany, Austria complete ‘Alpine triangle’ for airspace surveillance

Canada’s first Pilatus PC-21 Siskin II trainer enters flight-testing in Switzerland

NATO Hosts 'USGIF Day' to Examine GEOINT’s Role in Deterrence and Collective Defense

Satellite imagery undermines claim of an ‘easy’ U.S. victory in Iran

Elbit to equip Israeli Air Force UH-60 Black Hawks with helmet display and tracking systems

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