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The War Zone • Ian Ellis-Jones

US-Iran strike campaign enters second week as carrier air operations and maritime “blockade” pressure converge around Hormuz

The US extended a weekend wave of strikes against Iran into a 10th consecutive day, while announcing additional action amid a reinstated blockade of Iranian ports approaching one week. The dispute over whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open is unfolding alongside sustained carrier flight operations and helicopter support.

Also: AviationPros and Stars and Stripes
2026-07-20T15:41:19.731849-07:00
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

KAI believes that T-50 family offers proven solution for UK

By FlightGlobal: South Korean manufacturer says T-50/FA-50 boast track record across three key missions. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) believes the T-50/FA-50 light jet family is well placed for the UK’s advanced jet trainer requirement, as it also continues improvement work for the aircraft.

2026-07-20T08:41:06.029323-07:00
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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 U.S. and European governments seek more affordable ways to counter the mass missile and drone attacks that have become a defining feature of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Also: Aviation Week, DefenseNews.com, FlightGlobal, AviationPros, SpaceWatch Africa, aviation-defence-universe.com, Unmanned Airspace, Janes, warsight.com, Kyiv Independent, tectonicdefense.com, defence-blog.com and 42 more
2026-07-19T23:52:53.517246-07:00
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Reuters • Dan Catchpole, Joanna Plucinska

Farnborough opens with Boeing, Airbus orders and air defence focus

By Reuters: Farnborough ​Airshow opened on Monday with Boeing and Airbus securing the first aircraft orders, while defence companies unveiled lower-cost interceptor missiles and ‌drones as the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East drive demand for stronger air-defence capabilities.

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2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00
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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Air Force seeking air defense missile system to protect air bases

By DefenseNews.com: The U.S. Air Force has put out a request for a new air defense missile system to defend the service’s installations against cruise missiles and drones.

Also: defence-blog.com
2026-07-20T05:55:30.630910-07:00