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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Canada becomes first observer in GCAP sixth-generation fighter programme

Ottawa has gained observer access to the UK-Italy-Japan Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), as it reassesses its long-term fighter requirements. Canada is the programme’s first observer nation, marking an early, structured engagement with the partners’ sixth-generation effort.

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2026-07-23T13:50:31.869953-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Reuters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Raytheon wants to help produce interceptors

By Reuters: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday the U.S. aerospace and defence company Raytheon ​had expressed an interest in joint ‌production of Patriot interceptors, as Kyiv seeks to bolster air defences against escalating Russian ballistic missile attacks.

2026-07-23T11:19:33.758846-07:00
Satellite   Middle East   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Wall Street Journal • Anat Peled, Milàn Czerny

Satellite Images Show Iran Is Rebuilding. Fast.

By Wall Street Journal: Iran has quickly rebuilt infrastructure damaged during the U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign over recent months, from missile bases nestled deep inside mountains to bridges, ports and production facilities, according to Israeli and Western officials and a review of satellite imagery.

2026-07-23T12:38:53.442947-07:00
Israel   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

IAI launches Ellyon ‘all-in-one’ airborne jamming solution

By FlightGlobal: New system is suitable for use with multiple platforms. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched Ellyon – an “all-in-one” special mission capability it says is suitable for integration with “multiple large business jet platforms”.

2026-07-23T10:20:35.076839-07:00
AI   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Bloomberg • Siddharth Philip

Lockheed Shares Jump After Upgraded Forecast and Record Backlog

By Bloomberg: Lockheed Martin Corp. shares jumped in pre-market trading after the company raised its full year sales forecast, as geopolitical tensions around the world boost defense spending.

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