Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Canada joins GCAP as first observer nation, granting “privileged” access in the program

Canada is set to become the first observer nation in the GCAP (Global Combat Air Programme), bringing a fourth international partner into the effort. The move grants Canada “privileged” access to program activities, signaling deeper involvement short of full participation in the fighter development.

2026-07-23T03:39:23.078384-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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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
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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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.

2026-07-23T04:19:28.539304-07:00
Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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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.

Also: Seeking Alpha and investors.lockheedmartin.com
2026-07-23T04:05:59.485595-07:00
Satellite   Supply Chain   Europe   Accident   Orders   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Thales  
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.

Also: Aviation Week, CNBC, Seeking Alpha and rtx.com
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