Supply Chain   FlightSim   Farnborough Airshow   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Farnborough updates on Turkey’s KAAN and India’s TEJAS/Kaveri push—TAI targets KAAN test/export milestones as HAL eyes 30 MK-1A

Turkish Aerospace leadership used Farnborough to outline roadmaps for the KAAN fighter, T-70 helicopter, T-925 heavy-lift platforms and HÜRJET, including progress toward a new KAAN testing phase tied to F110 engine export approvals. Separately, reports say HAL plans to raise TEJAS Mk-1A output to 30 annually, supported by “Kaveri 2.0” engine development, while Turkish Airlines signed for 12 HAVELSAN flight simulators.

2026-07-22T01:43:05.415982-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Lockheed, RTX in 'early' talks for Ukraine Patriot production, execs say

By Breaking Defense: “Working with the United States government, we are working [...] to determine what is feasible and what is best for Ukraine,” said Raytheon’s Tom Laliberty.

2026-07-21T23:44:27.327681-07:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Farnborough Airshow   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   Boeing  
Reuters • Cassell Bryan-Low

Companies race to deliver autonomous uncrewed fighter jets

By Reuters: Boeing flexed its muscle in the race to build autonomous fighter aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow, displaying its Ghost Bat drone, as rivals pitched competing designs for what could become a new multibillion-dollar ​defence market.

2026-07-21T22:25:41.075851-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Lockheed awaits next phase of India’s MTA contest with C-130J offer

By FlightGlobal: Airframer sees no end in sight for production of venerable airlifter. Lockheed Martin is eyeing an addressable market of “upwards of 500 airplanes” in the class of its C-130J, as executives see no end in sight for production of the veteran airlifter.

2026-07-21T21:42:46.615769-07:00
Middle East   Leadership   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Boeing   Boeing 747  
DefenseNews.com • Joe Brock

Boeing on track for 2028 Air Force One delivery, costs rise

By DefenseNews.com: Boeing remains on track to deliver two new Air Force One jets in 2028, but meeting that target will require additional spending.

Also: AirForceTimes, The Hill, Simple Flying and Military Times
2026-07-21T09:21:56.674010-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space.com • Josh Dinner

Space Force orders 36 more Golden Dome missile-tracking satellites, for $1.75 billion

By Space.com: The Space Development Agency announced partnerships with two companies worth up to $1.75 billion total, to develop 36 satellites for the Trump administration’s Golden Dome missile-defense initiative.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag
2026-07-21T12:07:19.359993-07:00