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Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

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Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

3rd July 2026

RTX Raytheon is accelerating production of the AIM-9X Sidewinder, aiming to reach 2,500 missiles annually by late 2027 while strengthening its supply chain following two US Navy major contracts worth more than $2.2 billion.

Latin American fixed-wing capability gaps create openings for industry competition

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Latin American fixed-wing capability gaps create openings for industry competition

2nd July 2026

Transport and tanker aircraft represent a growing opportunity in Latin America as countries in the region increasingly look to replace ageing fleets and reduce dependence on second-hand platforms.

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Inzpire to continue CQHI provision

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Inzpire to continue CQHI provision

13th February 2017

Inzpire has been awarded a contract to continue its provision of Apache and Wildcat Civilian Qualified Helicopter Instructors (CQHI) to the UK Joint Helicopter Command, …

Aero India 2017: BSF considers border aerostats

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Aero India 2017: BSF considers border aerostats

12th February 2017

Israeli manufacturer RT LTA Systems revealed that it twice demonstrated its Skystar 180 aerostat system to the Border Security Force (BSF) in India in recent …

Aero India 2017: Aeronautics sees huge As-Pac potential

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Aero India 2017: Aeronautics sees huge As-Pac potential

12th February 2017

Aeronautics, thanks to a product line of UAV platforms, associated Controp electro-optic payloads, Commtact data links and Zanzottera engines, is eyeing India as a market …

Aero India 2017: Heron TP-XP heading to Bengaluru

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Aero India 2017: Heron TP-XP heading to Bengaluru

12th February 2017

An export version of the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron TP UAV will be introduced at Aero India in Bengaluru, India, which runs from 14-18 …

Taiwan’s new AJT to take off in 2020

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Taiwan’s new AJT to take off in 2020

12th February 2017

Taiwan kicked off its air force's advanced jet trainer (AJT) programme on 7 February. A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Republic of China …

 German Heron 1 fully operational in Mali

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German Heron 1 fully operational in Mali

11th February 2017

The Heron 1 deployed by the Luftwaffe to Mali last year reached its full operational capability (FOC) on 1 February after its first flight with …

Rogerson Kratos' upgraded UH-60A completes first flight

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Rogerson Kratos' upgraded UH-60A completes first flight

10th February 2017

Rogerson Kratos' first UH-60A Black Hawk to undergo a modernised cockpit upgrade has completed its first test flight, the company announced on 7 February.The integrated …

IL-112V prototype takes shape

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IL-112V prototype takes shape

10th February 2017

The first IL-112V light military transport aircraft prototype has arrived at the final assembly workshop, with the aircraft's wings now coupled to the fuselage, Ilyushin …

IAF changes helicopter pilot training programmes

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IAF changes helicopter pilot training programmes

10th February 2017

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) Flight Academy has united its training programmes for transport and combat helicopter pilots, the IAF announced on 8 February.The change …

C-130J with Block 8.1 upgrade in testing

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C-130J with Block 8.1 upgrade in testing

9th February 2017

The first C-130J Super Hercules with a Block 8.1 upgrade has undergone flight testing at Little Rock Air Force Base, the US Air Force announced …

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Textron to continue Afghan Trainer CLS work

9th February 2017

Textron Systems Support Solutions will continue providing Afghan Trainer Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) under a contract from the US Air Force announced on 7 February.The …

Leonardo T-100 going it alone

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Leonardo T-100 going it alone

8th February 2017

Leonardo has announced it will be offering its T-100 integrated training system for the US Air Force $16 billion T-X competition.Only a fortnight ago it …

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