North America   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Canada's C$6.6B Arctic Power Play: Defence Industrial Strategy backs space and sovereign capabilities

Ottawa's newly unveiled Defence Industrial Strategy allocates about C$6.6 billion to an Arctic-focused space and defence build‑out, signalling a push for sovereign surveillance, logistics and industrial capacity in the North. The plan aims to channel procurement and industry support toward domestic space and dual‑use systems.

2026-03-18T02:41:08.985164-07:00
MRO   Helicopter   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Textron  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Bell completes SPINE upgrades on first USMC H-1 helicopters

By FlightGlobal: Bell has completed structural and power upgrades on an AH-1Z and UH-1Y under the US Marine Corps' (USMC's) SPINE programme, with both helicopters now undergoing flight tests at NAS Patuxent River to validate modifications designed to enhance lethality and survivability.

2026-03-17T22:39:06.474822-07:00
Space Force   Leadership   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Workforce & Skills Development   Defense Policy  
spaceforce.mil

Space Force appoints second tranche of Portfolio Acquisition Executives to accelerate mission delivery

By spaceforce.mil: The Space Force has designated its second tranche of mission areas that will be assigned Portfolio Acquisition Executives, the portfolios are designed to prioritize the speed of delivery of.

2026-03-17T09:40:49.655859-07:00
North America   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Associated Press

1 dead and another wounded in shooting at US Air Force base in New Mexico

By Associated Press: Military officials say a shooting at a U.S. Air Force base in New Mexico has left one person dead and another wounded.

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Also: Economic Times and CBS News
2026-03-17T18:49:03.136674-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Supply Chain   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Howard Altman

US Navy Scrambles Carrier Schedules After Fire, Repeated Life Extensions and Delivery Delays

By The War Zone: One carrier was already tired before it had a fire, another saw its service life extended for the second time, while the delivery of a third is delayed.

Also: aa.com.tr, South China Morning Post and spacewar.com
2026-03-17T16:58:24.487044-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Reuters

WSJ: Russia Providing Iran Satellite Imagery and Advanced Drone Technology to Improve Targeting of U.S. Forces

By Reuters: Russia has been expanding its intelligence sharing and military cooperation with Iran, providing satellite imagery and improved drone technology to aid Tehran’s targeting of U.S.

Also: Wall Street Journal and aa.com.tr
2026-03-17T13:32:20.547465-07:00
China   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

China expands military aircraft production, targets 300–400 fighters annually

By FlightGlobal: Commercial satellite imagery shows that China's state-owned aviation company has dramatically expanded manufacturing facilities for military aircraft, including the fifth-generation J-20 fighter, with total fighter production capacity set to reach 300-400 units annually.

2026-03-17T14:53:54.217969-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon’s ‘Golden Dome’ Space Layer Cost Soars to $185B — Major Budget and Program Risks

By SpaceNews.com: Golden Dome cost estimate rises to $185 billion as Pentagon expands space layer Golden Dome cost estimate rises to $185 billion as Pentagon expands space layer.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, Aviation Week and Seeking Alpha
2026-03-17T11:47:23.494561-07:00