Breaking Defense reports that General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is at the forefront of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) innovation for modern warfare. The company's MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian platforms are being adopted by nations worldwide, while its Mojave STOL platform enables runway independence for expeditionary operations.
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has secured an agreement with Shanxi Victory General Aviation for up to six firefighting variants of the C909 aircraft at Singapore Airshow 2026. According to reports, COMAC signed a letter of intent for three C909s, with an option to purchase three more.
Embraer unveiled the first C-390 Millennium for the South Korea Air Force during the Singapore Airshow 2026, marking a significant step in assembly. The aircraft will now move to production flights before integrating specific systems to fulfill ROKAF requirements.
The French Directorate General of Armament has ordered a new version of Airbus Helicopters' Aliaca drone system, which will feature vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in May 2026.
AirBorneo has ordered eight new ATR aircraft, comprising five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s. The order was announced at the Singapore Airshow 2026 and confirmed by Malaysia's Sarawak Ministry of Transport.
Air Cambodia has placed an order for up to 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft at the Singapore Airshow, marking the airline's largest narrowbody purchase. According to AeroTime, CEO Dr.
René Armas Maes argues that premium airline first and business class seat capacity can serve as a proxy for UAE-UK business jet charter demand. The data shows that the UK absorbed between 24.
The Federal Aviation Administration placed more than 10,000 employees on furlough as the US government shutdown entered its first full workweek. Air traffic control operations continued under contingency plans, while essential services remained operational due to their deemed necessity.
Breaking Defense explores how artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled analytic tools are transforming ISR data into real-time decision advantage with human expertise. The discussion examines how AI-powered analysis can improve training and prepare warfighters to operate at speed in increasingly contested environments.
The US Marine Corps has selected L3Harris as the winner of its Precision Attack Strike Munition (PASM) program, worth $86.2 million. The contract will cover delivery of an unspecified number of 'Red Wolf' weapons by end of fiscal 2027.
Singapore has acquired used legacy Lockheed-Martin C-130 Hercules transport aircraft from Blue Aerospace to replace older C-130s in its inventory. The acquisition began in mid-December and includes three C-130Hs bearing US registrations N974BA, N973BA, and N977BA.
The US Senate has approved Marine Corps Lt. Gen.
Air India has grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner after a pilot reported a possible defect in the fuel control switch on a London-bound flight. The aircraft was operating as Air India Flight AI132 from London Heathrow to Bengaluru when the issue was observed, Breaking Defense reports.
United Airlines will air a new space-inspired film during the Superbowl on February 8, 2026, to celebrate its Starlink Wi-Fi rollout. The carrier has already equipped over 300 aircraft with the system, which is now available to almost all its passengers flying on regional service.
The Trump administration's latest National Defense Strategy has been criticized for its omission of nuclear proliferation from its list of threats. This follows a similar failure in the 2025 National Security Strategy.
Singapore Airlines is set to relaunch non-stop flights between Singapore and Riyadh in June 2026, after a 12-year absence. The service will operate four times a week using an Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has thrown its weight behind US President Donald Trump's criticism of Canada's aviation regulatory process. The FAA Administrator, Bryan Bedford, raised concerns over foreign countries not certifying US-made planes, echoing Trump's claims that Canada had 'illegally' refused to certify Gulfstream aircraft.
Boeing has expanded its agreement with Ferra Engineering to manufacture munitions wing kits for the P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The contract prolongs the current 17-year partnership and sets up a local production line for the advanced system, according to Boeing Australia (@BoeingAustralia) on February 2, 2026.
Booz Allen has long been a trusted advisor to the Pentagon, with a history of strengthening government processes and systems. The company is now shifting its focus toward rapid engineering capabilities, which it believes can help address the defense enterprise's time bottleneck.
Sudan Airways has resumed scheduled commercial flights at Khartoum International Airport after a two-year closure due to conflict. The first flight took place on February 1, 2026, with an Airbus A320-214 transporting 160 passengers from Port Sudan.