Leadership   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Trump nominates defense and intelligence executive Roger Mason to lead the National Reconnaissance Office

President Donald Trump has nominated Roger Mason—a defense industry and intelligence executive—to lead the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The nomination underscores continued attention on the NRO’s role in providing national-level intelligence capabilities as leadership transitions proceed through the U.S. confirmation process.

2026-04-22T13:09:28.883810-07:00
F-16   Leadership   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Associated Press • FRANKLIN BRICEÑO

Peru's defense and foreign ministers resign after the president stalls US military planes deal

By Associated Press: Peru's defense and foreign ministers have resigned after the country's president stalled a $3.5 billion deal for U.S. F-16 fighter jets.

Also: The Independent
2026-04-22T13:34:55.426590-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Policy  
ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

US sanctions B777-200ERs, execs at Iran's Mahan Air

By ch-aviation: The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned two B777-200ERs and a number of executives and entities linked to Mahan Air (W5, Tehran Mehrabad) for their alleged involvement in the proliferation of Iranian uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) to other countries.

Also: DroneXL
2026-04-22T11:24:10.958604-07:00
MRO   L3Harris   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Lockheed Martin partners with L3Harris-MAS on F-35 sustainment depot in Quebec

By FlightGlobal: Canada has committed to fielding at least 16 of the stealth fighters but has hesitated on the balance of its planned order for 88 jets.

2026-04-22T09:07:12.218706-07:00