New York TimesEric Schmitt, Karoun Demirjian, Kate Kelly, Tyler Pager

FAA–Pentagon Standoff Over Counter‑Drone Weapon Triggers El Paso Airspace Closure; NTSB Warns of Communication Gaps

The FAA ordered a temporary closure of El Paso airspace after citing a "grave risk of fatalities" from a new counter‑drone weapon used on the Mexican border, a move the Pentagon disputed as "necessary." NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy warned that FAA–Pentagon communication gaps could threaten airspace safety.

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2026-02-14T03:04:35.570713-08:00
saab.com

Saab and Joint Stock Company “Ukrainian Defense Industry” sign memorandum of understanding

By saab.com: Saab and the Joint Stock Company “Ukrainian Defense Industry” (JSC UDI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding their intention to collaborate in the areas of aviation and airborne surveillance, in which they have complementary expertise.

2026-02-13T09:04:39.199956-08:00
Breaking DefenseTim Martin

Belgium to sign F‑35 top‑up this year, seeks maximum European industrial content, says defence minister

By Breaking Defense: A contract for the top-up order of the stealth aircraft will be signed “this year," Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken told Breaking Defense.

2026-02-13T13:10:03.211427-08:00