Baykar and Leonardo's joint venture LBA Systems unveiled the Astore Levante system at Farnborough International Airshow, combining Bayraktar TB3 capabilities with Leonardo's Astore system expertise for multi-platform operations.

France's Defense Procurement Agency approved the operational use of 68mm laser-guided rockets and TALIOS targeting pod on Rafale fighter aircraft. The system provides a cost-effective solution against kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency successfully conducted the first test flight of its experimental reusable rocket platform. RV-X reached an altitude of 11 meters during a 40-second flight on July 11 and executed a controlled landing.

Canada signed a 1.4 billion USD contract with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada to procure 190 armored combat support vehicles. The agreement includes production of 35 additional vehicles for Ukraine.

Blue Water Autonomy and Saildrone filed suit in federal court after being excluded from the U.S. Navy's Medium-sized Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program. The companies claim evaluation criteria were overly restrictive and their proposals were misinterpreted.

Canada has agreed to join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a sixth-generation fighter jet initiative led by the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan, as the first official observer nation. Set to be formalized at the July 2026 Farnborough Air Show, this status grants Canadian industry access to the project's technical information without financial obligations.

The European Union and Ukraine signed a comprehensive agreement for joint production and capacity expansion of unmanned aerial vehicles. The agreement aims to combine the EU's industrial infrastructure with Ukraine's combat-proven UAV technology and operational experience.

Turkey's defense sector will showcase capabilities at NATO summit's Defense Industry Forum with 3,500 participating companies. The sector recorded 48% export growth in 2025, advancing its transition from supplier to strategic partner status.

The U.S. Navy is seeking industrial partners capable of developing solutions to address clutch sludge accumulation in the F-35B's LiftFan cooling system, which enables the aircraft's short takeoff and vertical landing capabilities. Submissions are requested by July 16.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called for revolutionary steps in transatlantic defense industry at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum in Ankara, urging companies to increase investment risks.

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to endorse the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey and restore the country's access to the multinational program during his visit to Ankara for the NATO Summit, according to reports.

NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum announced a new multilateral project involving 12 member states to strengthen the supply chain for critical raw materials in defense manufacturing.