Farnborough Airshow 2026 defence focus

The Farnborough International Airshow, held July 20-24, 2026, is expected to see defence take centre stage amid rising global security risks, including the ongoing Ukraine war and Gulf tensions. Defence exhibitors will represent half of the record 1,600 participants, up from 40% historically. Startups like Helsingborg and Anduril Industries are pushing AI-driven systems, while traditional platforms like the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II and Eurofighter Typhoon will perform displays. On the commercial side, Airbus and Boeing are expected to announce orders, but supply chain constraints limit production increases. Airbus targets 75 single-aisle jets per month by 2027, while Boeing studies raising rates. General Electric — GE Aerospace reports supply chain improvements but notes more work remains.