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SpaceWatch Global

Opinion: Shaping the UK’s next‑generation MILSATCOM — sovereignty, resilience and capability

A SpaceWatch.GLOBAL opinion asks what the UK’s next‑generation MILSATCOM satellites should deliver, outlining design priorities across sovereign control, resilient architectures and operational capability. It frames choices that will shape procurement, industrial policy and interoperability with allies as the UK plans its future military satcom fleet.

2026-01-30T02:36:14.790472-08:00
MRO   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
Boeing

Boeing to Build Four Additional MH-139A Helicopters for U.S. Air Force

By Boeing: PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 29, 2025 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] will produce four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide related sustainment for the U.S.

Also: Air Data News and miragenews.com
2026-01-29T06:51:13.299593-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

SBU Says Drone Strikes Hit at Least 15 Russian Aircraft on Airfields; Video Shows Multiple Impacts

By The War Zone: The Security Service of Ukraine claims that its drones struck at least 15 Russian aircraft on airfields last year. The Security Service of Ukraine claims that its drones struck at least 15 Russian aircraft on airfields last year.

2026-01-29T16:11:55.890877-08:00
North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Air Force seeks contractors to train foreign pilots under U.S. military aid programs

By DefenseNews.com: The U.S. Air Force is looking for contractors who can train foreign pilots receiving American military aid, according to an Air Force solicitation.

2026-01-29T14:21:35.986961-08:00