UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Associated Press • Kamila Hrabchuk

Zelensky: Ukrainian air force performance 'unsatisfactory' as Russian drone barrages intensify

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said parts of the Ukrainian air force’s performance are “unsatisfactory” as Russian drone barrages intensify across multiple regions. The remark highlights leadership concern about Kyiv’s ability to sustain air-defence and combat aviation operations under heavy one‑way UAV pressure.

2026-02-07T22:07:18.631136-08:00
ATC   Europe   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters • Ananya Palyekar

Poland reopens Lublin and Rzeszów airports after NATO jets scrambled in response to Russian strikes

By Reuters: Poland's Lublin and Rzeszow airports reopened on Saturday after authorities said they had ended military aviation operations including flights by NATO aircraft in the country's airspace, triggered by Russian strikes on Ukraine.

Also: pravda.com.ua and Economic Times
2026-02-07T01:03:39.423857-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   SAAB   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Saab to fly fighter‑sized unmanned demonstrator in 2027 to inform Sweden’s 2030 Future Fighter decision

By FlightGlobal: Saab will fly an unmanned fighter-sized demonstrator aircraft in 2027 as part of Sweden's Future Fighter System programme, informing Stockholm's decision on its next combat aircraft by 2030.

Also: Air Data News, Shephard Media and Aviation Week
2026-02-05T19:54:45.052759-08:00
Event   China   Singapore Airshow   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Reuters • Julie Zhu, Jun Yong, Jun Yuan Yong, Tim Hepher

China Showcases Military and Civil Aviation Capabilities at Singapore Airshow, Undermining U.S. Influence

By Reuters: China used this week's Singapore Airshow to flex its military and aviation muscle, drawing heavy attention from regional delegations as Beijing sharpens its bid for influence in Southeast Asia.

Also: Breaking Defense, Stars and Stripes, The Independent, ANI News Agency and 5 more
2026-02-05T23:29:00.278108-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Reuters

Taiwan and U.S. firm Kratos test jet-powered attack drone to rapidly scale low-cost strike capability against China

By Reuters: U.S.-based Kratos Defense and Taiwan's military have successfully tested a new jet-powered attack drone, a move aimed at rapidly boosting the island's ability to field "large numbers" of low-cost drone amid a rising Chinese threat.

2026-02-05T19:08:14.500278-08:00