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Wall Street Journal • Jared Malsin, Robbie Gramer, Summer Said

Turkey seeks to transfer Russian air-defense system to UAE to address US objections amid F-35 acquisition push

Turkey is in talks to transfer a sophisticated Russian air-defense system to the United Arab Emirates, according to U.S. and regional officials. The move is intended to help address American objections tied to Turkey’s efforts to procure advanced F-35 warplanes.

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2026-07-18T16:30:28.387956-07:00

AeroTime

Kuwait closes airspace after renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks, prompting Kuwait Airways to cancel most flights

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2026-07-18T04:14:33.435846-07:00

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UK plans new Lockheed Martin F-35A buy focused on training, amid debate over fleet size for NATO nuclear mission support

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2026-07-18T04:16:31.687745-07:00

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Embraer delivers first C-390 Millennium to Czech Republic within ~20 months of contract signing

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2026-07-18T01:16:26.227953-07:00

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Turkey seeks to transfer Russian air-defense system to UAE to address US objections amid F-35 acquisition push Turkey is in talks to transfer a sophisticated Russian air-defense system to the United Arab Emirates, according to U.S. and regional officials. The move is intended to help address American objections tied to Turkey’s efforts to procure advanced F-35 warplanes.

2026-07-18T16:30:28.387956-07:00

Turkey seeks to transfer Russian air-defense system to UAE to address US objections amid F-35 acquisition push

AINonline

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Air chiefs say intensified threats require deeper allied integration Air chiefs are emphasizing that escalating threat environments make deeper multinational integration among allied air forces essential. The message frames interoperability and coordination as critical to responding effectively as adversary capabilities grow, and calls for continued alignment across allied defense structures.

2026-07-18T06:45:11.683464-07:00

Air chiefs say intensified threats require deeper allied integration

AINonline

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UK plans new Lockheed Martin F-35A buy focused on training, amid debate over fleet size for NATO nuclear mission support The UK is considering new Lockheed Martin F-35A acquisitions primarily to meet training needs, according to reporting tied to ongoing discussions about how large the future fleet must be to support the NATO nuclear mission.

2026-07-18T04:16:31.687745-07:00

UK plans new Lockheed Martin F-35A buy focused on training, amid debate over fleet size for NATO nuclear mission support

AeroTime

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Kuwait closes airspace after renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks, prompting Kuwait Airways to cancel most flights Kuwait closed its airspace following renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks, disrupting commercial operations across the Gulf. Kuwait Airways cancelled most flights as routes were affected by the airspace closure, illustrating how escalation in regional security can rapidly translate into network and schedule shocks for airlines.

2026-07-18T04:14:33.435846-07:00

Kuwait closes airspace after renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks, prompting Kuwait Airways to cancel most flights

AINonline

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Embraer delivers first C-390 Millennium to Czech Republic within ~20 months of contract signing Embraer has handed over the first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft to the Czech Air Force, following a contract signed roughly 20 months earlier—an accelerated delivery milestone. Separately, Embraer has begun delivery activity with other customers (including Turkey), while India’s MTA evaluation continues amid close scrutiny of long-term V2500 propulsion support.

2026-07-18T01:16:26.227953-07:00

Embraer delivers first C-390 Millennium to Czech Republic within ~20 months of contract signing

AirInsight

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Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo Boeing reaffirmed its 20-year forecast for strong global jet demand, projecting the global commercial fleet will reach 50,000 aircraft by 2045 despite “near-term disruptions.” At the same time, three Chinese carriers agreed to buy 95 Airbus aircraft—55 A350-family and 40 A320neo-family—valued at about $17.8 billion, underscoring continued fleet modernization in Asia.

2026-07-17T16:09:17.536588-07:00

Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo

The War Zone

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U.S.-Iran conflict escalates as both sides strike infrastructure; USAF deploys additional tankers and fighters to the Middle Eas The U.S. and Iran have escalated their confrontation with mutual strikes against infrastructure targets, widening the conflict. In response, the U.S. Air Force is sending additional tankers and fighter aircraft to the Middle East to sustain air operations as the situation develops.

2026-07-17T14:14:45.713846-07:00

U.S.-Iran conflict escalates as both sides strike infrastructure; USAF deploys additional tankers and fighters to the Middle Eas

DefenseNews.com

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GAO: Navy Zumwalt-CPS hypersonic installation running ~24 months behind; Lockheed missile-building at scale plagued by manufactu A Government Accountability Office review found the U.S. Navy’s effort to upgrade three Zumwalt-class destroyers with the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile capability is about 24 months behind schedule. GAO also cited manufacturing and quality-control challenges preventing the program from reaching planned production rates, raising concerns about wasted money and time within the broader $50B-plus hypersonic push.

2026-07-17T12:58:41.317870-07:00

GAO: Navy Zumwalt-CPS hypersonic installation running ~24 months behind; Lockheed missile-building at scale plagued by manufactu

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