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Northrop’s NATO Triton push and UAV payload chain showcases highlight Farnborough 2026’s defense-and-production focus

At the 2026 NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, Northrop Grumman signed an MOU tied to NATO’s LOI for MQ-4C Triton procurement. Ahead of Farnborough International Airshow (July 20–22), industry messaging spotlights production capacity rather than new orders, alongside AAM eVTOL demos and UAV ISR/electronic-warfare/strike payload displays including ASELSAN’s.

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2026-07-15T00:58:54.619213-07:00

Breaking Defense

Pentagon backs space-based solar power—linking NATO summit priorities to anticipated Farnborough work

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2026-07-14T09:45:55.662937-07:00

Reuters

SpaceX targets July 16 for Starship Flight 13, deploying Starlink from a v3 vehicle after schedule slips

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2026-07-13T07:45:06.737977-07:00

FlightGlobal

Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter completes WSI readiness test; first cargo flight lands ahead of Western Sydney International freig

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2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00

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Buy SpaceX shares ahead of this week's Starship launch, says UBS

2026-07-15T08:45:52.949775-07:00

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AeroTime

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Northrop’s NATO Triton push and UAV payload chain showcases highlight Farnborough 2026’s defense-and-production focus At the 2026 NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, Northrop Grumman signed an MOU tied to NATO’s LOI for MQ-4C Triton procurement. Ahead of Farnborough International Airshow (July 20–22), industry messaging spotlights production capacity rather than new orders, alongside AAM eVTOL demos and UAV ISR/electronic-warfare/strike payload displays including ASELSAN’s.

2026-07-15T00:58:54.619213-07:00

Northrop’s NATO Triton push and UAV payload chain showcases highlight Farnborough 2026’s defense-and-production focus

Breaking Defense

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Pentagon backs space-based solar power—linking NATO summit priorities to anticipated Farnborough work The Pentagon is pursuing space-based solar power, positioning the effort as part of broader defense and allied priorities discussed around the NATO summit. With Farnborough in view, the program’s next milestones are expected to shape near-term industry engagement and technology focus areas.

2026-07-14T09:45:55.662937-07:00

Pentagon backs space-based solar power—linking NATO summit priorities to anticipated Farnborough work

Urban Air Mobility News

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SkyDrive SD-05 reaches 86 km/h in Yamaguchi eVTOL tourism demo ahead of 2028 commercial launch SkyDrive completed a demonstration flight of its three-seat SD-05 eVTOL at the Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park, repeating a scenic touring use case over the Seto Inland Sea. The company said the aircraft flew at up to 86 km/h and is positioning the service for both domestic and international markets with a 2028 launch target.

2026-07-14T02:29:50.919260-07:00

SkyDrive SD-05 reaches 86 km/h in Yamaguchi eVTOL tourism demo ahead of 2028 commercial launch

Reuters

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SpaceX targets July 16 for Starship Flight 13, deploying Starlink from a v3 vehicle after schedule slips SpaceX is preparing Starship’s 13th test flight later this week, with a target no earlier than July 16. Flight 13 will use the rocket’s Version 3 configuration and is intended to be similar to Flight 12, while SpaceX also plans to test new Starlink satellites in orbit. The launch has seen at least one T-0 pushback.

2026-07-13T07:45:06.737977-07:00

SpaceX targets July 16 for Starship Flight 13, deploying Starlink from a v3 vehicle after schedule slips

FlightGlobal

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Vertical Aerospace slides Valo eVTOL type certification to 2029 (from late 2028/2025 plans) Vertical Aerospace says its Valo air taxi now targets type certification in 2029, extending a timeline that had already slipped from earlier expectations. The company framed the change as part of a programme re-baselining and warned of increasing risk to its prior 2028 target ahead of its Farnborough International Airshow appearance.

2026-07-13T04:15:05.817352-07:00

Vertical Aerospace slides Valo eVTOL type certification to 2029 (from late 2028/2025 plans)

FlightGlobal

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Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter completes WSI readiness test; first cargo flight lands ahead of Western Sydney International freig Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter has become the first cargo aircraft to land at Western Sydney International Airport, following a readiness flight ahead of the airport’s regular freight operations later this month. The touchdown marks the latest trial milestone for the new Australian gateway as it moves toward opening.

2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00

Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter completes WSI readiness test; first cargo flight lands ahead of Western Sydney International freig

Air Data News

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Riyadh Air and Boeing/Airbus widebody talks meet Farnborough defense push: MQ-28 Ghost Bat debut, MQ-25A Stingray test progress, Riyadh Air is in talks to secure additional widebody aircraft from both Airbus and Boeing after its long-awaited start to operations. At Farnborough, Boeing is returning with a more confident stance after 2024’s Alaska 737 fallout, while highlighting a 777X cabin section, its Cascade sustainability model, and defense offerings—MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s European debut and MQ-25A Stingray resuming testing with a second flight.

2026-07-13T03:13:46.205743-07:00

Riyadh Air and Boeing/Airbus widebody talks meet Farnborough defense push: MQ-28 Ghost Bat debut, MQ-25A Stingray test progress,