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Aviation Week • Chen Chuanren

China confirms YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile integration on Type 052D destroyers

China’s military says the Yingji-20 (YJ-20) hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile is compatible with the Type 052D guided-missile destroyer. The move expands hypersonic cruise/strike-like capability beyond the largest ships, spreading it across a wider set of hulls and operating areas.

The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

China Fires YJ-20 Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile From Smaller Destroyer

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2026-07-29T08:29:43.672581-07:00

Policy & Regulation Export Controls & Trade Compliance Airbus

Reuters

Airbus says it paid £6 million fine in UK export control probe

By Reuters: Airbus said on Wednesday it had paid just over £6.4 million to UK revenue and ‌customs authorities to settle a two-year-old investigation into export control violations.

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2026-07-29T14:53:45.689159-07:00

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Reuters

L3Harris beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong weapons demand

By Reuters: Defense supplier L3Harris Technologies beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, as it banks on strong demand for weapons and military technology.

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2026-07-29T14:56:30.456018-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Spain to invest up to $2.3B into secure satcom to be integrated into Europe’s Iris2 network as part of Spanish defense buildup

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY— Spain will be investing up to $2.3 billion into a national secure satellite broadband constellation that will be integrated into Europe’s Iris2 multi-orbit network, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced July 29.

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2026-07-29T12:35:20.140832-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Air Force plans downselect for second CCA batch next year

By Breaking Defense: A separate competition to replace the MQ-9A Reaper is expected to kick off a concept refinement stage early in the next fiscal year, according to an Air Force official.

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2026-07-29T10:45:37.024240-07:00

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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Singapore Reportedly Looking Toward 6th Gen Fighter Future With Interest In GCAP Program

By The War Zone: Singapore is yet to receive its first F-35s, but it shouldn’t be a surprise that the strategically located city-state has an eye on what comes next. Singapore is yet to receive its first F-35s, but it shouldn’t be a surprise that the strategically located city-state has an eye on what comes next.

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2026-07-29T10:34:37.944058-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Policy & Regulation Defense Policy Boeing

ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

GOP blocks bill stopping funding for Qatari-donated B747-8

By ch-aviation: Senate Republicans have blocked Democratic legislation that sought to prevent the Pentagon using taxpayer money to modify a VIP-configured B747-8(BBJ), currently serving as a VC-25B Bridge aircraft, gifted to President Donald Trump by Qatar in 2025.

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2026-07-29T10:46:50.691383-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI

Vertical Mag • Elroy Air Press Release

Elroy Air equips Chaparral with 3 unattended delivery modes under U.S. Army contract

By Vertical Mag: Discover Elroy Air's innovative Chaparral drone, designed for autonomous heavy-cargo delivery in defense and logistics.

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2026-07-29T07:35:03.872722-07:00

China confirms YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile integration on Type 052D destroyers

China Fires YJ-20 Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile From Smaller Destroyer

Airbus says it paid £6 million fine in UK export control probe

L3Harris beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong weapons demand

Spain to invest up to $2.3B into secure satcom to be integrated into Europe’s Iris2 network as part of Spanish defense buildup

Air Force plans downselect for second CCA batch next year

Singapore Reportedly Looking Toward 6th Gen Fighter Future With Interest In GCAP Program

GOP blocks bill stopping funding for Qatari-donated B747-8

Elroy Air equips Chaparral with 3 unattended delivery modes under U.S. Army contract

L3Harris beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong weapons demand

Airbus says it paid £6 million fine in UK export control probe

China Fields YJ-20 Hypersonic Missile On More Warships

Spain to invest up to $2.3B into secure satcom to be integrated into Europe’s Iris2 network as part of Spanish defense buildup

GOP blocks bill stopping funding for Qatari-donated B747-8

Air Force plans downselect for second CCA batch next year

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What we know about Lockheed's new Patriot missile

Safran to prioritize French fighter engine as FCAS funding ends in September

Team Tempest partners power ahead with FCAS funding boost from UK

Boeing logs record $715B backlog while Air Force One VC-25B replacement costs balloon

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Bell wins $300M SPINE upgrade contract for up to 49 US Marine Corps H-1-family helicopters

USAF to restart B-52 radar testing after June crash; replacement test bomber targeted for end-2026 completion with AN/APQ-188

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