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Boeing debuts the MQ,28 Ghost Bat in Europe at Farnborough 2026 as nations expand Collaborative Combat Aircraft programs. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Boeing Debuts MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone in Europe as UK Advances Collaborative Combat Aircraft Plans

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Boeing has displayed its MQ,28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft in Europe for the first time at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. Th…
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The Astore Levante is developed under LBA Systems, a joint venture established by Leonardo and Baykar to design, manufacture, integrate and support unmanned aerial systems. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Italian Leonardo Brings Bayraktar TB3 Drone to European Market with Astore Levante

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Leonardo unveiled the Astore Levante unmanned aerial system at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, highlighting its joint development with Ba…
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to NORAD conducts an air sovereignty mission during the interception of a civilian aircraft that violated Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) airspace over New Jersey on July 19, 2026. NORAD fighters safely escorted multiple general aviation aircraft from restricted airspace while protecting presidential security operations. (Picture source: U.S. Air Force/NORAD)

U.S. NORAD Scrambles F-16 Fighter Jets After 10+ Presidential Airspace Violations

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) scrambled F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft to intercept multiple civilian planes that viola…
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Lockheed Martin displays the Armed Black Hawk at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, showcasing a combat-configured UH-60/S-70 helicopter equipped with Hellfire and JAGM missile capability while retaining its multirole transport mission. (Picture source: Army Recognition Group)

Lockheed Martin Unveils Armed Black Hawk with Hellfire and Air-to-Ground Missiles at Farnborough 2026

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
American Company Lockheed Martin has unveiled the Armed Black Hawk at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, introducing a heavily armed variant…
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Beyond the Gripen E, Saab's Canadian proposal now incorporates GlobalEye airborne surveillance, domestic assembly, mission software engineering, pilot and technician training, long-term sustainment, and a wide industrial participation. (Picture source: Saab)

Saab and CAE partner for potential Canadian Gripen fighter fleet support and pilot training

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Saab and CAE signed a Memorandum of Understanding on July 17, 2026, to establish a Canadian-based pilot training, simulator operation, and mission sy…
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Maintaining freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz remains the principal operational objective driving the air campaign, as this narrow waterway normally carries around one-fifth of globally traded crude oil and liquefied natural gas exports. (Picture source: CENTCOM)

US launches 9th wave of night strikes against Iran to restore Strait of Hormuz shipping

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
U.S. Central Command executed a three-hour wave of airstrikes against Iranian military installations across southern Iran on July 20, 2026, marking t…
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Russia’s July missile campaign against Ukraine combined Zircon, Iskander-M and S-400-derived ballistic missiles at a rate exceeding estimated monthly production, increasing pressure on Ukraine’s limited Patriot and SAMP/T interceptor stocks (Picture source: Russian MoD).

Russia Fires 107 Ballistic Missiles in 19 Days to Overwhelm Ukraine's Patriot Air Defense Systems

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Russia launched 107 ballistic missiles and 20 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missiles at Ukraine between July 1 and 19, 2026, according to Militarnyi’s compi…
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Kongsberg will deliver additional Joint Strike Missiles to the U.S. Air Force under a $98.4 million contract, expanding the F-35A’s ability to strike moving warships and fixed land targets while retaining internal weapons carriage and a reduced radar signature (Picture source: Army Recognition Group).

U.S. Air Force Orders More Kongsberg JSM Missiles to Expand F-35A Long-Range Anti-Ship Strike Capability

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace will build additional Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) for the U.S. Air Force under a $98.412 million contract modification…
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Australia’s first AH-64E Apache live-fire exercise marked a major step toward an operational, networked attack aviation capability for Indo-Pacific missions (Picture Source: Australian Department of Defence)

Australia’s AH-64E Apache Sharpens Combat Readiness for High-Intensity Indo-Pacific Operations

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Australia has successfully conducted the first live-fire of its AH-64E Apache attack helicopters on Australian soil, marking a major step from fleet…
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet modified for the Viper Experimentation and Next-generation Operations Model–Autonomy Flying Testbed (VENOM) program conducts autonomous systems flight testing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, in June 2026.

U.S. Air Force's AI Successfully Flies F-16 Fighter Jet in Historic Autonomous Combat Test

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The U.S. Air Force has moved its VENOM program into piloted flight testing, demonstrating that artificial intelligence can autonomously fly a modifie…
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The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing conducts the first bomb drops by an operational F-15EX Eagle II unit, releasing 36 inert 500- and 2,000-pound training bombs during ten missions at Mountain Home Air Force Base in May 2026 (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Air Force F-15EX Fighter Drops First 36 Bombs as Operational Unit Reaches Strike Readiness

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing released bombs from operational F-15EX Eagle II fighters at Mountain Home Air Force Base in early May 2026…
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U.S. Air Force F-16CJ Block 50 fighters are deploying to the Middle East to suppress Iranian air defenses, escort strike aircraft, and use AGM-88 anti-radiation missiles against radar and surface-to-air missile sites (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Sends F-16CJ Wild Weasels to the Middle East to Target Iranian Radars and Missile Defenses

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The U.S. Air Force is redeploying F-16CJ Block 50 fighters from Germany to the Middle East as operations against Iran expand, according to movements…
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The Kawasaki EC-2's primary task will be to operate outside the engagement range of hostile air defenses and interfere with the sensors and communications that enable those defenses to function as a coordinated network. (Picture source: ATLA)

Japan officially launches EC-2 electronic warfare jet flight test campaign at Gifu Air Base

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On July 15, 2026, Japan's Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) commenced the formal flight-test campaign for the XEC-2 stand-off elect…
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France’s H160M Guépard completed its first firing campaign at Cazaux, testing a 12.7 mm axial gun pod, door-mounted weapons, precision-rifle employment, defensive decoys and the helicopter’s mission-management system (Picture source: Airbus).

France’s H160M Guépard Helicopter Conducts First Live Firing with Onboard Weapon Systems

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
France has completed the first weapons-firing campaign for the H160M Guépard, with the DGA and Airbus Helicopters testing the aircraft at Cazaux, the…
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 modified under the VENOM program flies under AI control at Eglin Air Force Base, supporting tests of autonomous maneuvering, sensor management, and future collaborative air-combat operations (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighter Flies Under AI Control as DARPA Expands VENOM Combat Tests

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The U.S. Air Force and DARPA have begun flying an F-16 under artificial-intelligence control at Eglin Air Force Base, a test effort DARPA disclosed o…
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Taiwan’s Army Aviation sent two AH-1W Cobra attack helicopters to a dispersed landing site in Tainan to test how the force could survive base attacks and preserve wartime firepower (Picture Source: Taiwan’s Military News Agency)

Taiwan’s AH-1W Cobras Rehearse Deep-Area Dispersal in Tainan to Enhance Operational Survivability

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Taiwan has rehearsed the deep dispersal of its AH-1W Cobra attack helicopters to preserve rotary-wing combat power if frontline bases come under atta…
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The UK has awarded Boeing Defence UK £242.7 million to sustain the RAF’s nine P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and three E-7 Wedgetail airborne early-warning aircraft, supporting anti-submarine warfare, air surveillance and fleet availability (Picture source: UK MoD).

UK Awards Boeing $326M Contract to Keep RAF P-8A Poseidon and E-7 Wedgetail Ready for NATO Missions

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Boeing Defence UK contracts worth £242.7 million to sustain the Royal Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patro…
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Canada’s admission is the first formal enlargement of GCAP since the GCAP was established in December 2022 through the merger of the UK’s Tempest effort and Japan’s F-X programme, with Italy participating as an equal founding member. (Picture source: X/Edgewing)

Canada joins GCAP sixth-gen stealth fighter program as observer ahead of 2035 service entry

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Canada has reportedly reached an agreement to join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as its first official observer, establishing a framework to…
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The Skynet 6A satellite, currently being deployed, is intended to progressively replace the Skynet 5 satellites and provide protected communications for British and allied forces into the 2040s (Picture source: Airbus)

UK Plans First Offensive Space Capabilities with Six New Squadrons

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The United Kingdom has announced plans to establish its first publicly acknowledged offensive military space capabilities alongside six specialist sp…
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When comparing the three transport aircraft in competition, the C-390 Millennium has a maximum payload of 26,000 kg, compared with 19,000 to 20,000 kg for the C-130J-30 Super Hercules and 37,000 kg for the A400M Atlas. (Picture source: Brazilian Air Force)

Colombian Air Force reportedly eyes Embraer C-390 acquisition from Brazil over C-130 and A400M

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has reportedly directed the Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana (FAC) to finalize contract negotiations for the acquisit…
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Saudi Arabia’s MH-60R Seahawk fleet has surpassed 10,000 flight hours, underscoring the Royal Saudi Naval Forces’ growing maritime combat readiness and the long-term impact of U.S. Navy training and support (Picture Source: U.S. Navy / NAVAIR / Edited by Army Recognition)

Saudi MH-60R Fleet Passes 10,000 Flight Hours as Hellfire Employment Advances Maritime Deterrence in the Arabian Gulf

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The Royal Saudi Naval Forces have surpassed 10,000 flight hours with their MH-60R Seahawk fleet, marking a major step in Saudi Arabia’s ability to co…
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A YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft flies over the Mojave Desert after completing a live-fire AIM-120 missile test. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)

U.S. Air Force Fires First AIM-120 Missile from Anduril YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The U.S. Air Force has completed the first live AIM-120 air-to-air missile launch from Anduril Industries' YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft demo…
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Anduril’s Barracuda-500 is a turbojet-powered cruise missile with a range above 500 nautical miles and a payload exceeding 100 pounds. A seven-year U.S. agreement covers fighter-carried and pallet-launched variants, with deliveries planned from 2027 (Picture source: Anduril).

U.S. Air Force Backs Anduril Barracuda-500 for Up to 8000 Affordable Cruise Missiles a Year

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Anduril Industries and the U.S. Department of War signed a seven-year agreement covering pallet-launched and aircraft-carried Barracuda-500 cruise mi…
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Shield AI has released new testing footage showing its X-BAT autonomous VTOL combat aircraft advancing toward a planned first flight in 2026 (Picture Source: Shield AI / Edited By Army Recognition Group)

Shield AI Tests Key X-BAT Technologies Ahead of Autonomous VTOL Fighter’s First Flight

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Shield AI has released new test footage showing steady progress toward the first flight of its X-BAT autonomous VTOL combat aircraft, with the update…
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Saudi AH-64E Apache Guardians are the most credible air-to-ground users because the APKWS is already qualified on them and can be carried in seven-round or 19-round 70 mm pods, preserving Hellfire missiles for tanks, hardened positions, and high-value targets. (Picture source: BAE Systems)

US approves $1.96 billion APKWS laser-guided rocket sale to Saudi Arabia for drone defense

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The United States State Department has approved a potential $1.96 billion Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia for up to 20,000 Advanced Precision K…
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