Israel   Helicopter   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

BIRD Aerosystems wins multi‑million‑dollar Asia‑Pacific contract to fit SPREOS DIRCM on helicopters

BIRD Aerosystems has won a multi‑million‑dollar Asia‑Pacific contract to supply dozens of SPREOS directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) for a regional helicopter upgrade programme, enhancing rotary‑wing self‑protection. The deal includes technology transfer to enable local production and sustainment across multiple helicopter platforms.

Also: aviation-defence-universe.com, news.defcros.com and edrmagazine.eu
2026-02-02T18:27:40.964061-08:00
Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Defense Policy   NASA  
Bloomberg Law • Jen Judson, Loren Grush, Sana Pashankar

Defense Secretary Praises Blue Origin, Seeks Bezos' Help to Reform Pentagon Procurement

By Bloomberg Law: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth heaped praise on Jeff Bezos-backed Blue Origin in a visit to the space venture’s facility, recruiting another billionaire in his effort to reform government weapons buying and pressure traditional defense contractors.

2026-02-02T10:58:09.443593-08:00
MRO   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Aviation Week • Chen Chuanren

Singapore Opts For Pre-Owned C-130Hs For Interim Hercules Replacement

By Aviation Week: The Republic of Singapore Air Force is opting to acquire secondhand Lockheed Martin C-130H aircraft as an interim measure to replace some aging C-130B/Hs.

Also: Shephard Media
2026-02-02T08:03:04.279998-08:00
Honeywell   AI   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Honeywell launches SkyShot 1600 turbofan targeting Asia’s uncrewed fighter/CCA market

By FlightGlobal: Honeywell Aerospace is targeting Asia's autonomous aviation sector with its new SkyShot 1600 turbofan, designed specifically for the emerging Collaborative Combat Aircraft category amid a shortage of suitable powerplants.

2026-02-02T06:34:43.713484-08:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Boeing  
AeroTime • Goda Labanauskaite

Boeing expands Ferra deal for P-8 Poseidon wing kits

By AeroTime: Boeing has expanded its agreement with Ferra Engineering to build P-8 Poseidon wing kits, enhancing crew safety during combat operations.

Also: Aviation Week, defenceconnect.com.au and suasnews.com
2026-02-02T06:02:38.129072-08:00