Reuters
A Czech army helicopter identified as a “Venom” crashed at an air force base in the eastern Czech Republic, according to the military. Five soldiers were on board; one died and three others were injured, per the army’s statement on X.
Associated Press
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By Associated Press: A Czech army Venom helicopter crashes, killing one soldier and injuring four others. The accident happened Thursday at an air force base in Náměšt nad Oslavou, about 112 miles southeast of Prague.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
By FlightGlobal: Already-approved structure could carry new systems. Terma is promoting its multi-mission pod offering for operators of the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter, eyeing a range of possible uses for the structure.
Bloomberg
• Siddharth Philip
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.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: Lockheed Martin has introduced Morfius X-Rotor, an airborne high-power microwave (HPM) weapon designed to defeat large groups of drones during a single mission.
AINonline
• Charlotte Bailey
By AINonline: Fourth member of international program will gain ‘privileged’ access.
Reuters
• Florence Loeve
By Reuters: French defence and aerospace group Thales reported on Thursday a 21% jump in order intake in the first half of 2026 and stronger-than-expected profit margins, as escalating conflicts around the world lifted military spending, boosting demand for its surveillance and defence systems.
politico.eu
• Chris Lunday
By politico.eu: Internal divisions over whether to buy Boeing Australia’s Ghost Bat or wait for European alternatives could delay Germany’s plan to field a new combat drone.
Washington Post
• Theodoric Meyer
