UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   Boeing  
politico.eu • Chris Lunday

Germany combat drone procurement stalls as officials split over Boeing’s Ghost Bat vs European alternatives

Germany’s effort to field a new combat drone is at risk of delay amid internal government divisions over whether to procure Boeing Australia’s Ghost Bat or pursue European alternatives. The disagreement is reportedly centered on sourcing decisions, with the lack of alignment threatening schedule certainty.

2026-07-22T19:33:31.539607-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Accident   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Thales  
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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 on Thursday reported a 21% jump in order intake in the first half of ​2026 compared with a year ago, as escalating conflicts around the ‌world lifted military spending, boosting demand for its surveillance and defence systems.

2026-07-22T22:19:42.168035-07:00
F-16   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Ukrainian F-16 Scored First Air-To-Air Kill Against A Russian Fighter: Top U.S. General

By The War Zone: General Dan Caine’s disclosure bolsters reports that a Ukrainian F-16 downed a Russian Su-35S this month. Gen. Dan Caine’s disclosure bolsters reports that a Ukrainian F-16 downed a Russian Su-35S this month.

Also: defcrosnews.com, Sandboxx and 3 more
2026-07-22T11:26:10.974937-07:00
Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Lite Coms Wins $22M Contract to Support Operational Readiness

By Via Satellite: Lite Coms has recieved a $22 million contract from an unnamed government and defense customer to provide satellite communications to support operational.

Also: Satellite Evolution, aviation-defence-universe.com and spaceanddefense.io
2026-07-22T13:22:06.181315-07:00
F-16   Farnborough Airshow   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Elbit Systems touts ‘F-35-like’ situational awareness boost for legacy fighters

By FlightGlobal: Sensor update brings "fifth-gen" capabilities into existing fleets. Elbit Systems is offering to provide operators of legacy fighters such as the Lockheed Martin F-16 with an “F-35-like” situational awareness and self-protection capability, with the company showcasing its technology at the Farnborough show.

2026-07-22T10:43:25.945757-07:00