UAV Development & Drone Programs   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Space.com • Julian Dossett

US Air Force officially designates missile-shaped experimental aircraft as X-68A

The U.S. Air Force has formally designated its missile‑shaped experimental X‑plane as the X‑68A, giving the developmental aircraft an official X‑series identity. The designation documents the program within USAF experimental test channels and establishes a formal reference for forthcoming flight test and reporting.

2026-02-27T12:13:23.211373-08:00
Saudi Arabia   Satellite   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Catherine Cartier, Eleanor Whalley, Maria Laguna

Satellite imagery shows rise in tankers and support aircraft at Saudi base used by US amid tensions with Iran

By Reuters: Satellite images showed a rise in the number of military support aircraft including refuelling tankers at a Saudi airbase used by the U.S. military during a four-day period in February, as Washington built forces in the region amid tensions with Iran.

2026-02-27T09:26:19.641378-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Singapore to acquire Gulfstream G550 maritime patrol aircraft

By FlightGlobal: Singapore will acquire an undisclosed number of Gulfstream G550 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to enhance maritime domain awareness and complement its planned fleet of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon jets, the Ministry of Defence has announced.

2026-02-27T06:45:41.214872-08:00
China   Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Bloomberg • Hayley Warren, Jonathan Tirone, Rachel Lavin, Raeedah Wahid

Satellite imagery undermines claim of an ‘easy’ U.S. victory in Iran

By Bloomberg: If it decides to attack, the US would face a complicated set of targets because of Iran’s rugged geography and its efforts to protect military assets.

2026-02-26T00:07:20.423548-08:00