July’s Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2026 recorded US$84.7 billion in deals after four trade days, according to organisers, with a record 1,636 exhibitors in attendance. US exhibitors took up 20,537m² across the halls, chalets and outdoor exhibition, or 35% of the site’s total exhibition space. While uncrewed aerial systems were a significant theme of the show, several major crewed programmes and requirements also stepped into the spotlight, with notable developments including the UK’s search for a new jet trainer and a new observer entering the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). Additionally, the Swedish Air Force outlined its future plans for Gripens as more