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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

China’s Type 052D boards YJ-20 hypersonic missiles; Japan fields F-2 with new large stealth cruise missile

China’s Type 052D destroyer reportedly carried and launched the YJ-20 hypersonic missile, signaling an expanded naval strike capability in the Pacific. Separately, Japan’s F-2 fighter has been seen with a new large stealth cruise missile under its wings, pointing to longer standoff reach for air-launched strikes.

2026-07-30T12:44:49.928235-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Aviation Today • Frank Wolfe

F135 Engine Core Upgrade Set For Key Design Review Next Month, As CCA Engine Picture Clarifies

By Aviation Today: DAYTON, Ohio—Pratt & Whitney‘s Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) for the F-35 fighter’s F135 engine is to have a critical design review (CDR) in August.

Also: Defense Scoop
2026-07-30T10:48:59.506073-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   F-16   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Poland scrambles F-16 after unidentified object crashes in Lublin region

By AeroTime: A Polish F-16 was scrambled on July 30, 2026, after an unidentified object entered Polish airspace during Russian strikes on Ukraine and fell in Lublin.

Also: Reuters, New York Times, tvpworld.com, f-16.net, Aviation A2Z, CBS News, Economic Times, Washington Post and 11 more
2026-07-30T01:18:39.864091-07:00
AI   Supply Chain   Leadership   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   BAE Systems  
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CNBC • Elsa Ohlen

Rolls-Royce CEO says major hyperscaler nuclear deal is imminent as data center demand soars

By CNBC: Rolls-Royce is riding two of the biggest investment themes in global markets: the defense boom and the AI buildout.

Also: FlightGlobal, Aviation Week, Airline Economics, Rolls Royce, The Independent, Financial Times, business-live.co.uk and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-07-30T00:32:52.614462-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   General Atomics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Inzpire lands international training deal for General Atomics’ MQ-9B and RAF Protector fleets

By FlightGlobal: UK company could eventually provide up to 37 instructor crews. Qinetiq-owned Inzpire has been awarded an initial three-year contract to deliver multinational training on the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B.

2026-07-30T06:36:39.263639-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Policy   Airbus  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Airbus chief sees extra orders potential through NATO allies’ pooled A400M plan

By FlightGlobal: Guillaume Faury sees 'good hope' for additional airlifter orders via currently seven-nation initiative. An initiative among NATO members to co-operate on combined operations with the A400M could involve additional orders for the tactical transport, Airbus officials expect.

2026-07-30T03:34:40.748084-07:00