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Israel approves up to ILS55mn ($18mn) to compensate airlines for empty-flight costs during US-Israeli Iran campaign

Israel has approved up to ILS55 million ($18 million) in compensation for local airlines’ “recognised costs” tied to repositioning flights during the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, according to a transport ministry statement dated July 15, 2026. The payment is intended to offset empty-flight expenses incurred in the period covered.

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2026-07-27T02:21:30.421446-07:00

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Israir says pushback-tug damage at London Luton was likely deliberate after third A320 incident in under a year

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2026-07-20T02:51:32.550604-07:00

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IAI launches Ellyon ‘all-in-one’ airborne jamming system for special-mission integration

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2026-07-23T10:20:35.076839-07:00

AINonline

EU–Ukraine Drone Alliance and Japan’s ATLA back emerging counter-UAS tech as drone threats intensify

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2026-07-17T01:17:56.974932-07:00

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Israel approves up to ILS55mn ($18mn) to compensate airlines for empty-flight costs during US-Israeli Iran campaign Israel has approved up to ILS55 million ($18 million) in compensation for local airlines’ “recognised costs” tied to repositioning flights during the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, according to a transport ministry statement dated July 15, 2026. The payment is intended to offset empty-flight expenses incurred in the period covered.

2026-07-27T02:21:30.421446-07:00

Israel approves up to ILS55mn ($18mn) to compensate airlines for empty-flight costs during US-Israeli Iran campaign

FlightGlobal

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IAI launches Ellyon ‘all-in-one’ airborne jamming system for special-mission integration Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched Ellyon, an “all-in-one” special-mission airborne electronic warfare capability it says is suitable for integration with “multiple large business jet platforms.” The company positions the system as a multi-platform jamming solution for special missions.

2026-07-23T10:20:35.076839-07:00

IAI launches Ellyon ‘all-in-one’ airborne jamming system for special-mission integration

FlightGlobal

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Rafael chief targets continued growth after major spike in orders; company doubles output and lifts sales ~30% annually Rafael’s CEO Yoav Tourgeman says the company is pursuing sustained growth following a major increase in orders, supported by a recent scale-up in production. The defense prime has reportedly doubled output and boosted sales by about 30% per year over the last three years.

2026-07-22T05:41:58.006307-07:00

Rafael chief targets continued growth after major spike in orders; company doubles output and lifts sales ~30% annually

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Israir says pushback-tug damage at London Luton was likely deliberate after third A320 incident in under a year Israir’s Flight 116 was cancelled after a pushback tug struck the airline’s aircraft during towing operations at London Luton Airport, triggering a technical inspection. The carrier says the damage is the third similar incident in less than a year and is pressing for an investigation as British and Israeli security officials examine possible intent.

2026-07-20T02:51:32.550604-07:00

Israir says pushback-tug damage at London Luton was likely deliberate after third A320 incident in under a year

AINonline

9 sources

EU–Ukraine Drone Alliance and Japan’s ATLA back emerging counter-UAS tech as drone threats intensify Quantum Systems was selected by Japan’s ATLA for a Counter-UAS proof-of-concept programme, while EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance founding members include Quantum Systems and Destinus to scale drone and counter-drone technologies. The cluster also highlights new counter-drone concepts from Israel Aerospace Industries’ HYPNOSIS and Paramount Aerospace’s Mwari configuration for one-way attack drones.

2026-07-17T01:17:56.974932-07:00

EU–Ukraine Drone Alliance and Japan’s ATLA back emerging counter-UAS tech as drone threats intensify

Wall Street Journal

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Israeli intelligence warning over possible plot to kill Trump prompts use of older Air Force One U.S. officials received Israeli intelligence about a possible plot to kill President Trump, and aviation-security concerns over a lack of defensive capabilities on his newly used luxury jet led him to fly back from Turkey aboard an older Air Force One instead. The episode highlights how threat assessments can drive immediate aircraft selection.

2026-07-10T12:15:45.127229-07:00

Israeli intelligence warning over possible plot to kill Trump prompts use of older Air Force One

The War Zone

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F-22 Raptors redeploy to England after Israel deployment amid CENTCOM posture shifts and rising likelihood of renewed fighting F-22 Raptors have arrived in England following a deployment to Israel associated with the Iran conflict. The move reflects a broader retrograde of airpower from the CENTCOM area, even as analysts assess prospects for renewed fighting are increasing.

2026-07-10T09:15:57.717472-07:00

F-22 Raptors redeploy to England after Israel deployment amid CENTCOM posture shifts and rising likelihood of renewed fighting

Reuters

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Hegseth cancels Netanyahu meeting tied to potential U.S. F-35 sale to Turkey U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth canceled a meeting scheduled for Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss a possible U.S. sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, an Israeli source told Reuters. The planned talks were specifically linked to the Turkey offer.

2026-07-08T04:17:35.393134-07:00

Hegseth cancels Netanyahu meeting tied to potential U.S. F-35 sale to Turkey

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