ReutersMarine Delrue

Satellite imagery shows U.S. deployed mobile missile launchers at al‑Udeid amid Iran tensions

Satellite imagery shows U.S. forces at Qatar's al‑Udeid, the largest U.S. base in the Middle East, have placed missiles onto truck‑mounted mobile launchers since January, allowing faster movement and repositioning. The configuration increases operational flexibility and survivability as tensions with Iran have escalated.

2026-02-10T09:59:10.647179-08:00
FlightGlobalCraig Hoyle

L3Harris details RE-3A upgrade activity for Royal Saudi Air Force

By FlightGlobal: L3Harris is using the third biennial World Defense Show to underscore its decades-old presence in Saudi Arabia, as work continues to upgrade Riyadh's most sophisticated airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability.

2026-02-10T10:52:59.107133-08:00
Aviation WeekRobert Wall

German Industry Urges Dual FCAS Fighter Plan

By Aviation Week: German aerospace lobby BDLI is calling for a dual-fighter strategy under FCAS, effectively urging France and others to go separate ways while maintaining the veneer of cooperation.

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2026-02-09T02:38:55.992597-08:00