Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Boeing  
AeroTime • Goda Labanauskaite

Boeing selects Australia's Ferra Engineering to build P-8A torpedo wing kits

Boeing on Feb. 2 selected Australian supplier Ferra Engineering to produce wing kits for the P-8A Poseidon’s anti‑submarine torpedo, expanding a production agreement to locally build components that support weapons integration. The move boosts Australia’s industrial participation in the P‑8 supply chain and aims to improve crew safety during operations.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-02-02T06:02:38.129072-08:00
Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development   BAE Systems  
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BAE Systems workers in northwest England to strike Feb 2–20 over pay, risking defence production delays

By Reuters: Workers at British defence group BAE Systems in northwest England plan to take part in strikes from February 2 until at least February 20 in a dispute over pay and conditions, a union representing them said on Monday.

2026-02-02T06:22:48.610240-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

South Korea to add air-to-ground and air-to-sea modes to KF-21 AESA radar

By FlightGlobal: South Korea will expand the operational modes of the active electronically scanned array radar equipping the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter, focusing on air-to-ground and air-to-sea capabilities to enhance the aircraft's multi-role performance.

2026-02-02T01:55:38.957006-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
AeroTime • Joshua R Kroeker

Russia’s drone war exposes Europe’s infrastructure risk

By AeroTime: Russia’s drone campaign against Ukraine’s energy and transport systems shows how low-cost attacks can destabilize society, a warning for Europe.

Also: tass.com
2026-02-01T20:07:28.776846-08:00