Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Helicopter   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Ian Ellis-Jones

U.S. expands strike campaign against Iran, reiterates actions to keep Hormuz accessible as air assets reinforce in the region

The U.S. conducted another weekend wave of strikes against Iran and said it will carry out an additional round, extending the operation into its 10th consecutive day. The escalation coincides with a reinstated Iranian port blockade nearing one week and continued dispute over whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open.

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
Event   Saudi Arabia   eVTOL   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Eurofighter   AI   Middle East   Supply Chain   General Atomics   Farnborough Airshow   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airbus   Airlines   Archer Aviation   BAE Systems   Beta Technologies   Boeing  
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.

Also: Aviation Week, aviationnews.eu, airwaysmag.com, Air Data News, PaxEx.Aero, AirInsight, Reuters, eVTOL Insights, Breaking Defense, Bloomberg, ch-aviation, FlightGlobal and 136 more
2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00
Hypersonic   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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
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   BAE Systems   Thales  
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, The Aviationist, Janes, AviationPros, SpaceWatch Africa, aviation-defence-universe.com, Unmanned Airspace, warsight.com, Kyiv Independent, tectonicdefense.com and 48 more
2026-07-19T23:52:53.517246-07:00