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New Atlas goes to Farnborough 2026

July 23, 2026 | David Szondy
The Farnborough International Airshow in the UK is one of the world's premier aerospace events, where major industry announcements and billion-dollar deals are as common as muffins. New Atlas is on the ground at this year's record-breaking event.

Extra-wide tiny house puts a terrace up top and sleeps five inside

July 22, 2026 | Adam Williams
Though it only has a compact footprint, this tiny house expands its living area significantly with a rooftop terrace. Inside, it features a space-saving layout that's packed with storage and sleeps five.

MORFIUS counter-drone hunts hostile drones with microwaves

July 23, 2026 | David Szondy
As F-35 fighters roared overhead in display, Lockheed Martin unveiled its MORFIUS counter-drone at this year's Farnborough International Airshow. It uses a directed energy weapon to take out over 50 hostile drones per flight.

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