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Helicopters fire multiple missile types in RIMPAC sinking drill against decommissioned warships

Allied rotorcraft played a central role in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) sinking exercises, engaging retired warships with at least four different missile types. The drills underscore how helicopter-launched precision effects are being integrated across allied maritime strike concepts during large-scale live exercises.

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2026-07-23T15:37:05.185221-07:00

Reuters

Ukraine and Raytheon to co-produce Patriot interceptor missiles as missile licensing and air-defense cooperation advance

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2026-07-23T11:19:33.758846-07:00

Bloomberg

Lockheed Martin Ventures earmarks $100M for European defense firms; missiles unit targets higher margins via Pentagon framework

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

FlightGlobal

Terma pushes multi-mission pod concept to meet evolving F-35 requirements

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2026-07-23T04:19:28.539304-07:00

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Helicopters fire multiple missile types in RIMPAC sinking drill against decommissioned warships Allied rotorcraft played a central role in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) sinking exercises, engaging retired warships with at least four different missile types. The drills underscore how helicopter-launched precision effects are being integrated across allied maritime strike concepts during large-scale live exercises.

2026-07-23T15:37:05.185221-07:00

Helicopters fire multiple missile types in RIMPAC sinking drill against decommissioned warships

Wall Street Journal

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Satellite imagery review finds Iran rapidly restoring missile-base and broader infrastructure after recent U.S.- and Israeli str Israeli and Western officials say recent satellite imagery shows Iran quickly rebuilding assets damaged during the U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign. The scope cited ranges from missile bases deep in mountainous areas to bridges, ports, and production facilities, indicating accelerated recovery of both military and economic infrastructure.

2026-07-23T12:38:53.442947-07:00

Satellite imagery review finds Iran rapidly restoring missile-base and broader infrastructure after recent U.S.- and Israeli str

Reuters

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Ukraine and Raytheon to co-produce Patriot interceptor missiles as missile licensing and air-defense cooperation advance President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will jointly manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles with Raytheon after meetings with company executives. The move is aimed at boosting interceptor availability amid escalating Russian ballistic-missile attacks, while the U.S. and Raytheon advance licensing and air-defense cooperation. Separately, Lockheed Martin unveiled a lower-cost Patriot interceptor design to help address supply shortages and unsustainable costs.

2026-07-23T11:19:33.758846-07:00

Ukraine and Raytheon to co-produce Patriot interceptor missiles as missile licensing and air-defense cooperation advance

Reuters

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Raytheon wants to help produce interceptors

2026-07-23T11:19:33.758846-07:00

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Rayth

FlightGlobal

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Terma pushes multi-mission pod concept to meet evolving F-35 requirements Terma is promoting a multi-mission pod architecture for F-35 operators, positioning the already-approved structure as a potential platform to carry new payload systems. The company says the same structural baseline could be adapted for a range of missions, enabling faster capability refresh as F-35 requirements evolve.

2026-07-23T04:19:28.539304-07:00

Terma pushes multi-mission pod concept to meet evolving F-35 requirements

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 Ventures earmarks $100M for European defense firms; missiles unit targets higher margins via Pentagon framework Lockheed Martin is signaling a broader ramp-up in defense demand: its venture arm plans $100M in investments in European firms focused on emerging technologies including quantum computing and sensing, autonomy, and advanced manufacturing. In parallel, the company raised confidence in growth as Missile and Fire Control moves toward “higher than historic” margins supported by Pentagon framework agreements, alongside improved 2026 outlook and strong backlog.

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

Lockheed Martin Ventures earmarks $100M for European defense firms; missiles unit targets higher margins via Pentagon framework

The War Zone

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F-15EX mission shift: air-to-ground capabilities increasingly embedded The F-15EX is built on the F-15C’s core air-to-air mission, but its role is beginning to expand as air-to-ground capabilities are worked into its employment. The change signals a move toward multi-role use even as the aircraft’s mission system and procurement focus remain rooted in air combat.

2026-07-22T16:25:56.433783-07:00

F-15EX mission shift: air-to-ground capabilities increasingly embedded

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