Aircraft Carrier   North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

U.S. Navy moves ahead with plans for a new aircraft-carrier dock on the West Coast

The U.S. Navy is advancing plans to build a new dedicated dock for aircraft carriers on the West Coast, aimed at improving carrier support and sustaining a robust maritime presence in the region. The decision signals continued investment in naval infrastructure to enhance operational capability.

Also: Navy Times, defcrosnews.com and Military Times
2026-07-22T12:40:29.322997-07:00
F-16   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   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 militarnyi.com
2026-07-22T11:26:10.974937-07:00
F-16   Farnborough Airshow   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Elbit Systems touts ‘F-35-like’ situational awareness boost for legacy fighters

By FlightGlobal: Sensor update brings "fifth-gen" capabilities into existing fleets. Elbit Systems is offering to provide operators of legacy fighters such as the Lockheed Martin F-16 with an “F-35-like” situational awareness and self-protection capability, with the company showcasing its technology at the Farnborough show.

2026-07-22T10:43:25.945757-07:00