Africa   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

U.S. warns Algeria could face CAATSA sanctions over Su-57E purchase as senator blames U.S. fighter production shortfalls

The U.S. has warned it could impose sanctions on Algeria if the country proceeds with buying Russia's Su‑57E fifth‑generation fighter. A U.S. senator said shortfalls and delays in U.S. fighter production helped push Algiers toward Moscow, increasing CAATSA scrutiny and congressional pressure.

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
Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development   Boeing  
Reuters

Boeing Defense to Cut About 300 Supply‑Chain Jobs, Bloomberg Reports

By Reuters: Boeing told employees last week that it plans to consolidate 787 engineering work in South Carolina as it ramps up production of its popular twin-aisle jet, the union representing its engineers said on Wednesday.

2026-02-04T15:43:37.249494-08:00
MRO   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Embraer  
AINonline • Charles Alcock

Embraer Signs Support Agreement for Hungary’s C-390 Millennium Transport Fleet

By AINonline: Hungary has received both of its multi-role aircraft from the Brazilian manufacturer.

2026-02-04T18:04:03.774750-08:00