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The War Zone • Ian Ellis-Jones

US expands sustained strike campaign against Iran, reinforces regional air assets amid Hormuz and port-blockade escalation

The US launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran and signaled additional action as the campaign enters a 10th consecutive day. Reporting links the escalation to a weekend barrage described as among the heaviest since a June halt agreement, alongside moves aimed at denying safe access to regional runways and ports approaching a one-week reinstated blockade timeline.

Also: DVIDS / U.S. DoD, AviationPros and Stars and Stripes
2026-07-20T15:41:19.731849-07:00
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

KAI believes that T-50 family offers proven solution for UK

By FlightGlobal: South Korean manufacturer says T-50/FA-50 boast track record across three key missions. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) believes the T-50/FA-50 light jet family is well placed for the UK’s advanced jet trainer requirement, as it also continues improvement work for the aircraft.

2026-07-20T08:41:06.029323-07:00
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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Air Force seeking air defense missile system to protect air bases

By DefenseNews.com: The U.S. Air Force has put out a request for a new air defense missile system to defend the service’s installations against cruise missiles and drones.

Also: defence-blog.com
2026-07-20T05:55:30.630910-07:00
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Reuters • Joe Brock

Lockheed to make cheaper Patriot interceptors as air defense demand soars

By Reuters: Lockheed Martin announced a lower-cost Patriot ‌interceptor on Monday as U.S. and European governments seek more affordable ways to counter the mass missile and drone attacks that have become a defining feature of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Also: Aviation Week, DefenseNews.com, FlightGlobal, The Aviationist, Janes, AviationPros, SpaceWatch Africa, aviation-defence-universe.com, Unmanned Airspace, warsight.com, Kyiv Independent, tectonicdefense.com and 51 more
2026-07-19T23:52:53.517246-07:00