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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

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
AI   Supply Chain   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
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Terma targets new F-35 requirements using multi-mission pod design

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.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-07-23T04:19:28.539304-07:00
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Reuters • Florence Loeve

Thales posts jump in first-half orders on surge in defence spending

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.

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2026-07-22T22:19:42.168035-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Lockheed Martin unveils reusable microwave weapon to counter drone swarms

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.

2026-07-23T04:13:19.600554-07:00