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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

France to deliver additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine

Ukraine's Air Force said it expects additional Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighters from France as Kyiv seeks to bolster its combat aviation capacity. The move signals continued French military aviation support and will add multi-role jet capability to Ukraine's efforts to sustain frontline air operations.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-21T00:13:57.571284-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Zita Fletcher

US Army Aviation Chief: Drones Transform Combined-Arms Combat

By DefenseNews.com: The commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence discusses the impact of unmanned systems on U.S. Army aviation and combined arms.

2026-02-20T15:47:20.063792-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Embraer  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Embraer’s KC-390 demonstrator embarks on global sales tour to pursue military export orders

By FlightGlobal: Embraer's company-owned KC-390 demonstrator has been conducting an intensive world tour since its September 2024 debut, visiting customers across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America as the Brazilian airframer pursues new orders for the multi-role transport.

2026-02-20T12:55:56.619766-08:00
Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
Vertical Mag • Oliver Johnson

Airbus Helicopters’ H160M Guépard prototype surpasses 72 flight hours in testing

By Vertical Mag: Airbus Helicopters is “very happy” with the behavior of the first H160M Guepard prototype in flight testing, with the aircraft having now recorded more than 72 flight hours.

2026-02-20T07:20:01.520526-08:00
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.

Also: defence-industry.eu, Defense Daily and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-20T05:10:19.882613-08:00