The sights of the Farnborough Airshow Day 2
Source: Breaking Defense
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The second day of the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow brought cloudy skies and plenty of aircraft on display throughout the show grounds.
Look below to see some of what’s on display this year. And be sure to check Breaking Defense’s full coverage of Farnborough 2026 here.
A US Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter rests on the tarmac at the Farnborough International Airshow at the United Kingdom on July 21, 2026. (Breaking Defense)
An Airbus A-400M Airlifter sits on display at the Farnborough airshow on July 21, 2026. (Breaking Defense)
An Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft is parked for visitors to observe during the Farnborough airshow on July 21, 2026. (Breaking Defense)
Defense firm General Atomics presented its model Collaborative Combat Aircraft, also known as a “drone wingman,” at the Farnborough International Airshow on July 21, 2026. (Breaking Defense)
Saab’s JAS-39 Gripen showed off a stylish livery during the 2026 Farnborough Airshow. (Breaking Defense)
European defense firm MBDA is working with US firm General Atomics to integrate the SPEAR miniature cruise missile onto the MQ-9B and Gambit 6 unmanned aircraft, as displayed above during the Farnborough airshow on July 21, 2026. (Breaking Defense)Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
Multiple aircraft on display
Activity
Aircraft displayed at the Farnborough International Airshow
Location
Farnborough · United Kingdom
Unit
US Army, General Atomics, Saab, MBDA
Time
July 21, 2026
Equipment
CH-47 Chinook helicopterAirbus A-400M AirlifterEmbraer C-390 MillenniumCollaborative Combat AircraftSPEAR miniature cruise missileMQ-9BGambit 6 unmanned aircraftJAS-39 Gripen
Summary
Multiple military aircraft, including a US Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter and an Airbus A-400M Airlifter, were displayed at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2026. General Atomics showcased its Collaborative Combat Aircraft, while MBDA announced integration of the SPEAR missile onto unmanned systems. Saab's JAS-39 Gripen was also featured prominently.
Key Facts
- US Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter displayed at Farnborough Airshow.
- Airbus A-400M Airlifter showcased on July 21, 2026.
- General Atomics presented a drone wingman model.
- MBDA is integrating SPEAR missile onto unmanned aircraft.
- Saab's JAS-39 Gripen displayed at the airshow.