Satellite   North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Hanwha Systems signs MOUs with Telesat and MDA Space to explore Korea's K-LEO defence constellation

Hanwha Systems has signed separate memoranda of understanding with Canadian space firms Telesat and MDA Space to explore roles in Korea's K-LEO sovereign low‑Earth‑orbit defence constellation. The agreements open avenues for collaboration on military communications, ISR and satellite systems integration for Seoul's planned LEO network.

Also: SpaceQ and Skies Magazine
2026-01-26T12:49:36.787103-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters

U.S. aircraft carrier strike group arrives in Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran

By Reuters: A U.S. aircraft carrier and supporting warships have arrived in the Middle East, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, expanding President Donald Trump's capabilities to defend U.S.

Also: The Independent, South China Morning Post, al-monitor.com, Navy Times and 7 more
2026-01-26T08:26:31.076384-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
Reuters

Airbus Helicopters posts higher orders and deliveries as European defence demand rises

By Reuters: Airbus Helicopters won almost 20% more orders last year, gaining ground in the military market as defence spending rises across Europe, company data showed on Monday.

2026-01-26T09:05:27.316015-08:00
Dassault Aviation   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Indonesia receives first three Rafale jets

By AeroTime: Indonesia has received its first three Rafale fighters from France, the opening delivery of a 42-jet order to modernize the Indonesian Air Force.

Also: Aviacionline
2026-01-26T05:57:28.540119-08:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Adolfo Arranz, Devjyot Ghoshal, Gavin Finch, Han Huang

Iranian ships deliver jet fuel, urea to Myanmar junta

By Reuters: Iranian ships falsifying their journeys deliver jet fuel, urea to Myanmar junta, circumventing sanctions in both countries.

Also: The Independent and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-01-26T06:32:15.493016-08:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
Payload • Rachael Zisk

Pentagon Awards Varda and Stratolaunch MACH‑TB Task Area 3 Contracts for Reusable Hypersonic Test Flights

By Payload: Last week, the Pentagon announced that it had awarded two contracts to Varda Space Industries and Stratolaunch as providers for Task Area 3 of the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) program, which focuses on reusable flight concepts for hypersonic missile tests.

2026-01-26T05:07:21.216789-08:00