ATC   NTSB   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
New York Times • Eric Schmitt, Karoun Demirjian, Kate Kelly, Tyler Pager

FAA–Pentagon standoff over military laser system forces 10‑day El Paso airspace closure

The FAA ordered a 10‑day closure of El Paso airspace after a military laser counter‑drone system deployed near the Mexican border — initially blamed on cartel drone incursions — posed a “grave risk of fatalities.” The Pentagon defended the unapproved deployment, triggering an interagency standoff and NTSB concern.

Also: The Hill and realcleardefense.com
2026-02-14T03:04:35.570713-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
saab.com

Saab and Joint Stock Company “Ukrainian Defense Industry” sign memorandum of understanding

By saab.com: Saab and the Joint Stock Company “Ukrainian Defense Industry” (JSC UDI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding their intention to collaborate in the areas of aviation and airborne surveillance, in which they have complementary expertise.

2026-02-13T09:04:39.199956-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy   Boeing  
DefenseNews.com • Stephen Losey

US Air Force Orders Additional 30,000‑lb Bunker‑Buster Bombs After Iranian Nuclear Strikes

By DefenseNews.com: The 30,000-pound guided bomb is designed to penetrate an estimated 200 feet through rock or other hard substances before destroying enemy labs or bunkers.

Also: defence.m5dergi.com, news.ssbcrack.com, Military Times and The Aviationist
2026-02-13T12:39:25.053832-08:00
Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Reuters

UK long-range missile spending to exceed 400 million pounds in 2025/26

By Reuters: Britain's spending on long-range and hypersonic weapons will exceed 400 million pounds ($545 million) in the current financial year, the government said on Friday, highlighting joint missile development with France, Germany and Italy.

Also: UK Defence Journal, Aviation Week, tass.com, This is Money, miragenews.com and 3 more
2026-02-13T05:24:38.677184-08:00