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Lockheed Martin unveils Morfius X-Rotor reusable airborne high-power microwave system to defeat drone swarms

Lockheed Martin introduced Morfius X-Rotor, a reusable airborne high-power microwave (HPM) weapon aimed at neutralizing large groups of hostile drones in a single mission. The system is designed to counter swarm attacks by effectively neutralizing more than 50 drones per flight with low-cost, repeatable battlefield protection.

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2026-07-23T04:13:19.600554-07:00

Bloomberg

Lockheed Martin shares pop after raised full-year sales forecast; record backlog and higher defense demand cited

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2026-07-23T04:05:59.485595-07:00

Reuters

IndiGo’s fuel-driven loss streak meets Adani’s bid to enter India’s airline market

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2026-07-22T22:50:10.931272-07:00

AINonline

Canada joins GCAP as first observer nation, granting “privileged” access in the program

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2026-07-23T03:39:23.078384-07:00

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Air Data News

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Lockheed Martin unveils Morfius X-Rotor reusable airborne high-power microwave system to defeat drone swarms Lockheed Martin introduced Morfius X-Rotor, a reusable airborne high-power microwave (HPM) weapon aimed at neutralizing large groups of hostile drones in a single mission. The system is designed to counter swarm attacks by effectively neutralizing more than 50 drones per flight with low-cost, repeatable battlefield protection.

2026-07-23T04:13:19.600554-07:00

Lockheed Martin unveils Morfius X-Rotor reusable airborne high-power microwave system to defeat drone swarms

Bloomberg

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Lockheed Martin shares pop after raised full-year sales forecast; record backlog and higher defense demand cited Lockheed Martin’s shares jumped in pre-market trading after the company raised its full-year sales forecast. Management linked the update to geopolitical tensions driving increased defense spending, with a record backlog underscoring near-term revenue visibility.

2026-07-23T04:05:59.485595-07:00

Lockheed Martin shares pop after raised full-year sales forecast; record backlog and higher defense demand cited

AINonline

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Canada joins GCAP as first observer nation, granting “privileged” access in the program Canada is set to become the first observer nation in the GCAP (Global Combat Air Programme), bringing a fourth international partner into the effort. The move grants Canada “privileged” access to program activities, signaling deeper involvement short of full participation in the fighter development.

2026-07-23T03:39:23.078384-07:00

Canada joins GCAP as first observer nation, granting “privileged” access in the program

Reuters

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IndiGo’s fuel-driven loss streak meets Adani’s bid to enter India’s airline market IndiGo posted a second straight quarterly loss, with net loss of 2.38 billion rupees (about $24.6 million) for the June 30 quarter, driven by higher aviation fuel costs, a weaker rupee, and disruption tied to the Middle East conflict. Separately, Adani Group is exploring launching a new airline, asking India to relax rules that bar airport operators from owning airlines—an effort aimed at increasing competition beyond the IndiGo-Air India duopoly.

2026-07-22T22:50:10.931272-07:00

IndiGo’s fuel-driven loss streak meets Adani’s bid to enter India’s airline market

Politico

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Germany wants combat drones. Government officials can’t agree where to get them.

2026-07-22T19:33:31.539607-07:00

Germany wants combat drones. G

Politico

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Beijing demands parts and service guarantees stall Boeing purchase talks amid risk of future US export restrictions China’s push for assurances on parts supply and service support has disrupted a Boeing purchase agreement, with the proposal “falling apart” as Boeing grapples with the prospect of further US export restrictions. The standoff centers on whether Beijing can secure long-term support coverage under changing trade controls.

2026-07-22T15:09:01.296588-07:00

Beijing demands parts and service guarantees stall Boeing purchase talks amid risk of future US export restrictions

Reuters

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EASA issues no-fly warning for Jordan airspace amid ongoing fighting EASA has added Jordan to its airspace operating restriction list, asking airlines not to operate in the country’s airspace. The action follows renewed conflict in the region and strikes affecting EASA’s U.S. Gulf allies.

2026-07-22T13:13:36.140380-07:00

EASA issues no-fly warning for Jordan airspace amid ongoing fighting

The War Zone

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US JCS chair Dan Caine says Ukrainian F-16 scored first air-to-air kill, downing a Russian Su-35S in early July U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine told lawmakers that a Ukrainian F-16 shot down a Russian Su-35S in early July, marking the first recorded F-16 air-to-air victory for Ukraine. The announcement underscores shifting air combat effectiveness as Ukraine continues expanding its F-16 role.

2026-07-22T11:26:10.974937-07:00

US JCS chair Dan Caine says Ukrainian F-16 scored first air-to-air kill, downing a Russian Su-35S in early July

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