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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Army reportedly deploys Dark Eagle hypersonic missile training to Guam amid Valiant Shield drills

The 7th Infantry Division shared imagery of troops training with the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile system during Valiant Shield in June 2026, with the training location not officially disclosed but open-source analysis pointing to Guam. Separately, the U.S. Air Force has issued a request for an air defense missile system to protect its installations against cruise missiles and drones.

Also: defence-blog.com
2026-07-20T05:55:30.630910-07:00
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Reuters • Dan Catchpole, Joanna Plucinska

Conflicts, aircraft orders in focus as Farnborough Airshow kicks off

By Reuters: Farnborough Airshow ‌opens on Monday with Boeing and Airbus pursuing aircraft deals and defence firms vying for a share of booming military budgets fuelled by wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.

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2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Europe   Farnborough Airshow   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
Reuters • Joe Brock

Lockheed to make cheaper Patriot interceptors as air defense demand soars

By Reuters: Lockheed Martin announced a lower-cost Patriot interceptor on Monday as militaries seek cheaper ways to counter drones and missiles, while defense contractors face competition from startups making low-cost weapons that can ​be produced at scale.

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2026-07-19T23:52:53.517246-07:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Farnborough Airshow   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Advanced Navigation offers compact INS to counter GPS jamming, spoofing

By FlightGlobal: Small form factor allows UAV operations in heavy electronic warfare environments. Australian company Advanced Navigation is at the Farnborough air show to help the makers of military aircraft and UAVs address the pernicious issue of GPS jamming and spoofing.

2026-07-20T03:08:56.350398-07:00