DefenseNews.com
• Stephen Losey
The U.S. Air Force has reinstated no‑notice combat readiness inspections service‑wide as the secretary and chief of staff make readiness a top priority, stressing it is "commanders' business." Leaders are also evaluating targeted spare‑parts funding to raise mission‑available rates across flying and support units.
Aviation Week
• Chen Chuanren
By Aviation Week: The Republic of Singapore Air Force is opting to acquire secondhand Lockheed Martin C-130H aircraft as an interim measure to replace some aging C-130B/Hs.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has opened discussions with Ecuador over the possible transfer of retired Sepecat Jaguar attack aircraft, as part of an effort to.
FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
By FlightGlobal: Honeywell Aerospace is targeting Asia's autonomous aviation sector with its new SkyShot 1600 turbofan, designed specifically for the emerging Collaborative Combat Aircraft category amid a shortage of suitable powerplants.
AeroTime
• Goda Labanauskaite
By AeroTime: Boeing has expanded its agreement with Ferra Engineering to build P-8 Poseidon wing kits, enhancing crew safety during combat operations.
Reuters
By Reuters: Workers at British defence group BAE Systems in northwest England plan to take part in strikes from February 2 until at least February 20 in a dispute over pay and conditions, a union representing them said on Monday.
FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
By FlightGlobal: South Korea will expand the operational modes of the active electronically scanned array radar equipping the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter, focusing on air-to-ground and air-to-sea capabilities to enhance the aircraft's multi-role performance.
AINonline
• David Donald
By AINonline: Korea Aerospace Industries displaying models of two CCA designs at Singapore Airshow.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
