Satellite   Middle East   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Es'hailSat and Qatar Armed Forces sign MoU to develop sovereign military satcom and ground networks

Es'hailSat and the Qatar Armed Forces signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop military satellite communications and associated ground networks to meet sovereign requirements. The agreement formalizes cooperation to bolster national defence communications, operational readiness and secure, resilient control of space-based links.

Also: Satellite Evolution
2026-01-21T14:15:52.726045-08:00
Event   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
halifax.citynews.ca

Trump heads to Davos as bid for Greenland risks straining NATO ties and Arctic security

By halifax.citynews.ca: DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that he wants to “get Greenland, including right, title and ownership,” but said he would not use force to do so while repeatedly deriding European allies and vowing that NATO should not try to block U.S.

Also: Skift and Euronews
2026-01-20T21:52:54.210317-08:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Embraer  
defence-industry.eu

Mexican Air Force receives first Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 — first C-130J operator in Latin America

By defence-industry.eu: The Mexican Air Force has announced the acquisition of its first Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules, making Mexico the first country in Latin America to operate the C-130J.

2026-01-21T06:50:02.602446-08:00
Europe   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
DVIDS / U.S. DoD

First Finnish Air Force F-35 Lightning II Arrives at Ebbing Air National Guard Base

By DVIDS / U.S. DoD: The first Finnish Air Force (FINAF) F-35A Lightning II landed here Jan. 20, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the security partnership between the United States and Finland.

2026-01-20T14:31:39.033803-08:00