North America Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Boeing

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing begins structural assembly of Canada’s first P-8A Poseidon

Boeing has begun structural assembly of the first P-8A Poseidon ordered by Canada, joining the aircraft’s major fuselage sections at its production facility. The work marks the start of airframe assembly for Ottawa’s P-8A and a tangible production milestone for the program.

2026-02-22T23:36:26.139921-08:00

Satellite Europe Defense Budgets & Spending Space Policy & International Cooperation Policy & Regulation Defense Policy

Reuters • Hugo Dixon

Breakingviews - How Europe’s common defence can tap 500 bln euros

By Reuters: The region can no longer rely on the US. So it needs its own satellite communications, air defences, a homegrown nuclear umbrella for Europe and more research spending.

2026-02-22T21:30:34.467754-08:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Boeing

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Pratt & Whitney’s XA103 promo reveals conceptual F‑47 adaptive‑engine fighter design

By Air Data News: Pratt & Whitney has released a promotional video highlighting its XA103 engine under development for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive.

2026-02-22T04:05:09.975815-08:00

Satellite Defense Industry & Major Contractors Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

German defense firm reportedly weighing bid for laser‑communications company Mynaric

By SpaceNews.com: German defense firm said to be weighing bid for Mynaric German defense firm said to be weighing bid for Mynaric.

2026-02-22T03:55:58.840476-08:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Deals Defense Policy

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

France to deliver additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine

By Air Data News: Ukraine’s Air Force said it is expecting additional Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from France, as Kyiv seeks to strengthen its combat aviation.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com

2026-02-21T00:13:57.571284-08:00

Aircraft Carrier Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Workforce & Skills Development Defense Policy

Wall Street Journal • Lara Seligman, Milàn Czerny

Extended USS Gerald R. Ford Deployment Strains Crew, Families and Raises Readiness Concerns

By Wall Street Journal: The lengthy mission of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is causing strains for the crew members and their families.

2026-02-21T10:46:16.976949-08:00

Satellite Space Force Supply Chain Defense Industry & Major Contractors Space Defense & Militarization Boeing

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Boeing to ramp production of missile‑tracking sensors for U.S. military satellites

By SpaceNews.com: Boeing to boost production of missile-tracking sensors for military satellites Boeing expands production of missile-tracking sensors for military satellites.

Air & Space Forces Mag

Boeing Adds Production Line to Boost Space Force Missile Warning

Via Satellite

Boeing Opens $10M EO/IR Sensor Production Line at El Segundo Satellite Facility

Also: defence-industry.eu, Defense Daily and news.ssbcrack.com

2026-02-20T05:10:19.882613-08:00

Supply Chain Defense Industry & Major Contractors Policy & Regulation Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

Reuters • Allison Lampert, Mike Stone

New U.S. defense cybersecurity rules push small suppliers away, raising production risks

By Reuters: New U.S. cybersecurity rules for the defense sector are leading some small suppliers to rethink military work due to high compliance costs, raising production risks at a time when the Trump administration is pressuring contractors to boost output and diversify the supply base.

Also: CNA

2026-02-20T03:15:20.504819-08:00

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Boeing begins structural assembly of Canada’s first P-8A Poseidon

Breakingviews - How Europe’s common defence can tap 500 bln euros

Pratt & Whitney’s XA103 promo reveals conceptual F‑47 adaptive‑engine fighter design

German defense firm reportedly weighing bid for laser‑communications company Mynaric

France to deliver additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine

Extended USS Gerald R. Ford Deployment Strains Crew, Families and Raises Readiness Concerns

Boeing to ramp production of missile‑tracking sensors for U.S. military satellites

Boeing Adds Production Line to Boost Space Force Missile Warning

Boeing Opens $10M EO/IR Sensor Production Line at El Segundo Satellite Facility

New U.S. defense cybersecurity rules push small suppliers away, raising production risks

Canada’s first P-8A Poseidon enters assembly at Boeing facility