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BAE Systems' UK Combat Air Demonstrator closes in on final assembly

26th June 2026

The first render for the demonstrator was unveiled in July 2025, with BAE Systems now aiming for the start of final assembly by the end of 2026 to prepare the aircraft for first flight by 2027.

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Eurosatory 2026 roundup: uncrewed, counter-uncrewed and new vehicles define direction

26th June 2026

Uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems were a major feature of this edition of Eurosatory 2026 along with programme updates and first sight of new main battle tanks.

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Raytheon to upgrade USAF’s AOC WS

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Raytheon has received a contract from the US Air Force (USAF) to sustain and modernise its Air and Space Operations Centre Weapon System (AOC WS), …

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Centrik, AviComply to support RPAS operators

2nd May 2017

Centrik will work with AviComply to simplify remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) compliance and operational management in South Africa, the company announced on 26 April.Centrik's …

US Army Apaches train to counter-North Korean maritime SOF

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US Army Apaches train to counter-North Korean maritime SOF

2nd May 2017

US Army Apache helicopters are conducting training operations designed to counter the threat of North Korean maritime special operations forces. Designated 'maritime counter-SOF', the operations …

Thai marines want ATMG firepower

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Thai marines want ATMG firepower

2nd May 2017

The Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC) plans to acquire 155mm Autonomous Truck-Mounted Gun (ATMG) systems, part of Elbit Systems' ATMOS family, to increase the punch …

USCG’s HC-144 programme achieves milestones

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USCG’s HC-144 programme achieves milestones

1st May 2017

The US Coast Guard's (USCG's) HC-144 Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) programme has reached two new milestones, the USCG announced on 25 April.The HC-144 …

Fury flight demonstrations continue

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Fury flight demonstrations continue

1st May 2017

Lockheed Martin is regularly flying long-range endurance test missions with its Fury UAS as the company prepares for low-rate production.Since May 2016, Fury has flown …

GE Aviation to produce more T700 engines

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GE Aviation to produce more T700 engines

1st May 2017

GE Aviation has announced an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract from the US Army for the continued production of T700 turboshaft engines.The contract was awarded …

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Nauta selected for SIGINT vessel construction

1st May 2017

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US Navy gets BAMS C2 facility

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Burns and McDonnell has delivered a new command and control facility that will support the US Navy's Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) operations at Naval …

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Geo-lock feature for Epsilon gimbals

28th April 2017

Octopus ISR Systems has introduced a precision geo-pointing feature for its miniature Epsilon series of gyro-stabilized gimbals, the company announced on 25 April. The precision …

Quad A 2017: AN/ARC-201D radio recertified

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Quad A 2017: AN/ARC-201D radio recertified

28th April 2017

The Harris AN/ARC-201D airborne radio has been recertified for use in US Army helicopters, the company announced on 26 April. The airworthiness release was issued …

Quad A: Apache turret replacement develops

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Quad A: Apache turret replacement develops

28th April 2017

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control is currently anticipating receipt of a producibility contract for its High Reliability Turret (HRT). According to Thomas Eldredge, director …

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