Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia have committed to major purchases of Boeing aircraft in trade agreements recently signed by President Donald Trump on the administration's Asia tour. In addition to the Boeing jet deals, the US is strengthening ties with Thailand and Malaysia on sourcing of critical minerals.

Germany has outlined plans to acquire $438 billion in defense equipment, with $211 billion allocated to domestic companies, government documents show. Foreign-linked projects account for less than 5% of the budget, with notable acquisitions including F-35 jets, Tomahawk missiles and Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

The US Army has placed an order for nine additional CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters from Boeing, valued at $461 million. This purchase was made through two contract awards (Lots 4 and 5) and is part of the Army's ongoing efforts to modernize its heavy-lift helicopter fleet.

The UK has finalized a landmark agreement to supply Turkey with 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets. This export, the largest of its kind in nearly twenty years, not only signals a major boost for the UK's defense sector but also deepens defense ties with Turkey. The deal includes an option for additional aircraft in the future, with deliveries set to begin in 2030 pending consortium approval.

HII has completed follow-on sea trials of the USS Ted Stevens, the US Navy's 78th Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer. These multi-day trials in the Gulf of Mexico evaluated the ship's crucial systems -- including engines, navigation, and weapons -- to confirm operational readiness ahead of acceptance trials and commissioning. The successful completion marks a significant milestone on the path to delivery.

The Army plans to increase funding for its FUZE initiative, which integrates several technology innovation programs to accelerate capability delivery. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has said the goal is to contract with startups within 70 days. The Army has allocated $750 million to FUZE and plans to raise this to $765 million next year.

Flight delays and cancellations are increasing as the US government shutdown nears the one-month mark, with air traffic controllers working without pay. The Federal Aviation Administration reports staffing-related delays at major airports, including Dallas, Newark and Austin. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has noted a rise in sick calls from controllers as financial stress mounts.

Air China Cargo has announced plans to sign an agreement with Airbus to acquire six A350F freighters, with the option to purchase four additional aircraft. This move underscores the carrier's commitment to expanding its dedicated cargo fleet.

The US must approach space as a warfighting domain with the same urgency President Franklin Roosevelt demanded during World War II, writes Gokul Subramanian of Anduril Industries. Subramanian points to last year's successful joint mission between Anduril and Apex Space as an example of the innovation possible when speed is prioritized.