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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

UAS buildout accelerates in Canada and Europe as Airbus, Landing Zones, and Leonardo-Baykar expand AI-enabled drone capabilities

Airbus Defence and Space has signed a strategic partnership with Landing Zones for advanced uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in Canada. In Europe, Leonardo and Baykar’s LBA Systems joint venture has reached full operational readiness, establishing a new base for AI-enabled uncrewed aircraft, carrier-capable drones, and crewed-uncrewed teaming—while an aerostructures JV timeline has slipped to year-end amid Middle East conflict-related delays.

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2026-07-22T00:08:14.674727-07:00

Breaking Defense

Lockheed/Venus RDRE propulsion partnership, RTX AN/SPY-6(V) radar procurement, and BAE’s licensed L119 Light Gun production in U

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2026-07-21T23:44:27.327681-07:00

Aviation Source

Ryanair expects low peak-summer fares after 34% profit slump

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2026-07-21T00:35:46.378107-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

ESA 2026 Space Economy Report: 53% of government space spending tied to defence as Europe weighs “shareholder vs customer” polic

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2026-07-21T01:08:50.456627-07:00

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SpaceNews.com

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Article frames “multi-domain” competition with China as the next phase of fast-changing warfare The piece argues that sustained strategic competition with China is best understood as a “multi-domain race,” where ongoing military innovation continually reshapes how wars are fought. It contends that this cycle renders prior conflict assumptions and strategies increasingly obsolete.

2026-07-22T06:20:46.584552-07:00

Article frames “multi-domain” competition with China as the next phase of fast-changing warfare

AINonline

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ATR Chases New Regional and Premium Markets for Twin-turboprop Commuters

2026-07-22T04:07:38.973090-07:00

ATR Chases New Regional and Pr

FlightGlobal

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UAS buildout accelerates in Canada and Europe as Airbus, Landing Zones, and Leonardo-Baykar expand AI-enabled drone capabilities Airbus Defence and Space has signed a strategic partnership with Landing Zones for advanced uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in Canada. In Europe, Leonardo and Baykar’s LBA Systems joint venture has reached full operational readiness, establishing a new base for AI-enabled uncrewed aircraft, carrier-capable drones, and crewed-uncrewed teaming—while an aerostructures JV timeline has slipped to year-end amid Middle East conflict-related delays.

2026-07-22T00:08:14.674727-07:00

UAS buildout accelerates in Canada and Europe as Airbus, Landing Zones, and Leonardo-Baykar expand AI-enabled drone capabilities

Breaking Defense

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Lockheed/Venus RDRE propulsion partnership, RTX AN/SPY-6(V) radar procurement, and BAE’s licensed L119 Light Gun production in U Lockheed Martin and Venus Aerospace are partnering on a rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) aimed at military long-range applications. RTX (Raytheon/RTX) received a US Department of Defense award for additional AN/SPY-6(V) air-defense radar deliveries. Separately, BAE Systems signed a licensing deal to enable local Ukrainian production of its L119 Light Gun variant.

2026-07-21T23:44:27.327681-07:00

Lockheed/Venus RDRE propulsion partnership, RTX AN/SPY-6(V) radar procurement, and BAE’s licensed L119 Light Gun production in U

Reuters

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Northrop Grumman lifts 2026 sales and profit outlook on sustained weapons demand Northrop Grumman increased its 2026 sales and adjusted profit forecast, citing sustained demand for weapons amid a continuing wave of global geopolitical conflicts. The company’s updated guidance points to resilient spending across defense programs and ongoing procurement demand.

2026-07-21T04:24:49.904325-07:00

Northrop Grumman lifts 2026 sales and profit outlook on sustained weapons demand

Wall Street Journal

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Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector (“PAC-3 ACE”): a low-cost Patriot interceptor aimed at expanding ABM c Lockheed Martin has introduced the PAC-3 ACE, positioned as a lower-cost Patriot interceptor designed to defeat a wide range of air and missile threats. The company says the effort is intended to rebuild Patriot stockpiles and is targeted to deliver capability at less than half the cost of a PAC-3 MSE unit, with production planned in part in Europe starting in 2028.

2026-07-21T02:42:26.342781-07:00

Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector (“PAC-3 ACE”): a low-cost Patriot interceptor aimed at expanding ABM c

SpaceWatch Global

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ESA 2026 Space Economy Report: 53% of government space spending tied to defence as Europe weighs “shareholder vs customer” polic An #SpaceWatchGL Opinion piece cites ESA’s 2026 Space Economy Report, estimating that 53% of government space spending goes to defence. Torsten Kriening argues Europe must decide whether it prioritizes a “shareholder” approach or a “customer” approach to shape future European space capability and demand.

2026-07-21T01:08:50.456627-07:00

ESA 2026 Space Economy Report: 53% of government space spending tied to defence as Europe weighs “shareholder vs customer” polic

SpaceNews.com

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IHI evaluates Kuva Space’s next-gen hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s planned multi-sensor Earth observation constellation Japan’s IHI is considering incorporating hyperspectral satellites from Finnish startup Kuva Space into its planned ~100-strong, multi-sensor sovereign Earth observation constellation. The move would expand the constellation’s sensing mix by adding hyperspectral capability to support Japan-led Earth observation requirements.

2026-07-21T00:37:17.888871-07:00

IHI evaluates Kuva Space’s next-gen hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s planned multi-sensor Earth observation constellation

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