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Reuters

Zelenskiy: Raytheon interested in joint production of Patriot interceptors for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Raytheon has expressed interest in joint production of Patriot interceptors with the US. The move would support Kyiv’s effort to strengthen air defenses as Russia escalates ballistic missile attacks.

2026-07-23T11:19:33.758846-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

IAI launches Ellyon ‘all-in-one’ airborne jamming solution

By FlightGlobal: New system is suitable for use with multiple platforms. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched Ellyon – an “all-in-one” special mission capability it says is suitable for integration with “multiple large business jet platforms”.

2026-07-23T10:20:35.076839-07:00
AI   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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.

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2026-07-23T04:05:59.485595-07:00
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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.

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2026-07-23T04:19:28.539304-07:00
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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.

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2026-07-22T22:19:42.168035-07:00