Satellite   Europe   ESA   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

European Commission unveils 'European Space Shield' in CWP 2026 to bolster member-state defence

The European Commission, via its CWP 2026, unveiled the 'European Space Shield' — an action plan intended to reinforce EU member states' defense capabilities by coordinating space assets, resilience measures and cooperative procurement. The initiative signals a stepped-up EU role in space-based defence planning and capability development.

2026-02-20T02:13:45.611744-08:00
Supply Chain   Leadership   North America   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
Defense One • Lauren C Williams

Boeing shifts defense headquarters to St. Louis while keeping corporate HQ in Arlington, Va.

By Defense One: The aerospace giant’s global headquarters will remain in Arlington, Va.

Also: firstalert4.com, news.defcros.com and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-19T01:34:27.536899-08:00
North America   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters

NORAD detects multiple Russian military aircraft in Alaska ADIZ; U.S. fighters scrambled

By Reuters: The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said on Thursday it detected and tracked multiple Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) off Alaska.

Also: Army Recognition, CBS News and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-19T21:21:04.466179-08:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Embraer  
Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman, Embraer to Evolve KC-390 for Air-to-Air Refueling for USAF and Allies

By Northrop Grumman: FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Feb. 19, 2026 – Northrop Grumman Corporation and Embraer are working together to evolve the multi-mission KC-390 Millennium aircraft, to provide advanced tanking capabilities for the United States Air Force and allied nations.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, Florida Today, Air Data News, AeroTime, FlightGlobal, aeromorning.com, news.defcros.com, defence-industry.eu, Defense Daily and 3 more
2026-02-19T14:25:20.485645-08:00
Satellite   North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
Via Satellite • Ben Ackman

MDA Space launches 49North to target defence C4ISR, sensing and autonomous systems

By Via Satellite: Canadian satellite manufacturer MDA Space launched 49North on Thursday, a new subsidiary exclusively for defense services. The new company will provide command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconaissance (C4ISR) integration, sensing and radar technologies, autonomous systems, and secure digital mission systems.

Also: SpaceQ and vanguardcanada.com
2026-02-19T12:53:27.960362-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Airlines  
politico.eu • Milena Wälde

US deploys two carrier strike groups to Middle East as Poland urges citizens to leave Iran amid rising tensions

By politico.eu: Washington has deployed 2 aircraft carrier strike groups to the Middle East, positioning forces that could be used in potential strikes on Iran.

Also: AirForceTimes, Bloomberg, al-monitor.com, Army Times, South China Morning Post, NPR, news.defcros.com, everettpost.com, CBS News, airlive.net, orlandosentinel.com, news.ssbcrack.com and 12 more
2026-02-19T06:11:12.857821-08:00