Middle East   Policy & Regulation  
Axios • Avery Lotz

DOJ withdraws subpoenas targeting New York Times reporters over security-related Air Force One reporting involving Qatar-donated

The U.S. Department of Justice has agreed to withdraw subpoenas issued to three New York Times journalists after prosecutors acknowledged legal errors tied to reporting about security concerns involving President Trump’s Qatar-donated Air Force One. A judge is scheduled to hear arguments before the retractions take effect.

Associated Press • Eric Tucker, Larry Neumeister, Michael R. Sisak

Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors

Also: The Independent, CBS News, The Guardian, The Independent and CBS News
2026-07-23T12:49:32.919800-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Canada becomes first observer in GCAP sixth-generation fighter program

By Air Data News: Ottawa will gain access to the UK-Italy-Japan project as it reassesses its long-term fighter Canada has become the first observer nation in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) , the United Kingdom, Italy and Japan's sixth-generation fighter initiative.

2026-07-23T13:50:31.869953-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
Reuters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Raytheon wants to help produce interceptors

By Reuters: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday the U.S. aerospace and defence company Raytheon ​had expressed an interest in joint ‌production of Patriot interceptors, as Kyiv seeks to bolster air defences against escalating Russian ballistic missile attacks.

Also: Kyiv Independent, ukrinform.net and defence-industry.eu
2026-07-23T11:19:33.758846-07:00
Satellite   Middle East   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Wall Street Journal • Anat Peled, Milàn Czerny

Satellite Images Show Iran Is Rebuilding. Fast.

By Wall Street Journal: Iran has quickly rebuilt infrastructure damaged during the U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign over recent months, from missile bases nestled deep inside mountains to bridges, ports and production facilities, according to Israeli and Western officials and a review of satellite imagery.

2026-07-23T12:38:53.442947-07:00
Israel   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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.

Also: AeroTime, Seeking Alpha, Defense Daily and 8 more
2026-07-23T04:05:59.485595-07:00