MRO   Israel   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Israel signs ~$130M Elbit contract to integrate C2, avionics, EW and DIRCM on 12 CH‑53K helicopters

Israel's Ministry of Defense has awarded Elbit Systems an approximately $130 million contract to integrate Israeli-made avionics, command-and-control, electronic warfare and a DIRCM anti-missile system onto a dozen Sikorsky CH‑53K heavy-lift helicopters acquired via U.S. Foreign Military Sales for the Israeli Air Force.

Also: defensemirror.com, indiastrategic.in and 3 more
2026-02-05T04:38:06.658606-08:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Eurofighter awarded contract to certify aerodynamic modification kit for Typhoon

By FlightGlobal: A long-planned package of aerodynamic enhancements developed for the Eurofighter Typhoon has edged closer to operational reality, with the award of a contract covering development, testing and certification activities.

Also: Janes and defensemirror.com
2026-02-05T05:55:25.636894-08:00
China   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Echo Wang, Joey Roulette

Pentagon asked to probe SpaceX for potential Chinese ownership

By Reuters: Democratic U.S. senators urged the Pentagon to conduct an immediate review of SpaceX amid allegations that Chinese investors have secretly acquired stakes in the closely held rocket maker, citing potential national security risks, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

2026-02-05T04:23:30.469586-08:00
Africa   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

U.S. Lawmaker Says U.S. Fighter Production Shortfalls Pushed Algeria Toward Russia’s Su-57E, Raising CAATSA Sanctions Risk

By Aviation Week: A U.S. senator cites fighter production delays as a factor in Algeria's Su-57E purchase, raising concerns over potential sanctions under Caatsa.

2026-02-04T14:03:39.675449-08:00
Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Non‑U.S. defence firms gain market share as U.S. policy shifts spur global supplier diversification

By FlightGlobal: Aerospace manufacturers outside the United States are capitalising on surging demand for alternatives to American hardware, as the Trump Administration's departure from traditional alliance-building prompts defence customers worldwide to diversify their supplier base.

2026-02-05T02:22:51.001942-08:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Vantor Wins $5.3M Luno B Contract From NGA

By Payload: The contract, awarded under NGA’s Luno B program, will see Vantor provide the intelligence community with data about shifts to things like roads, vegetation, and buildings, as well as broader impacts caused by manmade or natural disasters.

2026-02-05T02:35:11.528522-08:00