Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Defense Policy   NASA  
Bloomberg Law • Jen Judson, Loren Grush, Sana Pashankar

Hegseth brings 'Arsenal of Freedom' pitch to Blue Origin, seeks Bezos' help to remake Pentagon procurement

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Blue Origin’s Merritt Island/Kennedy Space Center site on Feb. 2 as part of his 'Arsenal of Freedom' tour, delivered remarks to employees, praised the Bezos‑backed firm and urged industry support for procurement reforms that prioritize quality over lobbying.

2026-02-02T10:58:09.443593-08:00
Israel   Helicopter   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Bird Aerosystems wins Asia-Pacific helicopter self-defence contract

By FlightGlobal: Israeli defence specialist Bird Aerosystems has secured a multi-million dollar contract to supply directed infrared countermeasures equipment for a helicopter upgrade programme in the Asia-Pacific region, with dozens of SPREOS DIRCM units to be delivered under a technology transfer agreement.

Also: aviation-defence-universe.com, news.defcros.com and edrmagazine.eu
2026-02-02T18:27:40.964061-08:00
MRO   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Aviation Week • Chen Chuanren

Singapore Opts For Pre-Owned C-130Hs For Interim Hercules Replacement

By Aviation Week: The Republic of Singapore Air Force is opting to acquire secondhand Lockheed Martin C-130H aircraft as an interim measure to replace some aging C-130B/Hs.

Also: Shephard Media
2026-02-02T08:03:04.279998-08:00
Honeywell   AI   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Honeywell launches SkyShot 1600 turbofan targeting Asia’s uncrewed fighter/CCA market

By FlightGlobal: Honeywell Aerospace is targeting Asia's autonomous aviation sector with its new SkyShot 1600 turbofan, designed specifically for the emerging Collaborative Combat Aircraft category amid a shortage of suitable powerplants.

2026-02-02T06:34:43.713484-08:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Boeing  
AeroTime • Goda Labanauskaite

Boeing expands Ferra deal for P-8 Poseidon wing kits

By AeroTime: Boeing has expanded its agreement with Ferra Engineering to build P-8 Poseidon wing kits, enhancing crew safety during combat operations.

Also: Aviation Week, defenceconnect.com.au and suasnews.com
2026-02-02T06:02:38.129072-08:00