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USAF eyes sensor and weapon upgrades as MH-139A Grey Wolf achieves IOC

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USAF eyes sensor and weapon upgrades as MH-139A Grey Wolf achieves IOC

9th September 2026

The Grey Wolf has entered operational service nearly three years later than originally planned, while new sustainment contracts indicate that some UH-1Ns could remain supported until 2031.

Japan’s FY2027 budget bets on stand-off systems to offset demographic decline

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Japan’s FY2027 budget bets on stand-off systems to offset demographic decline

9th September 2026

Japan’s FY2027 defence budget backs stand-off strike, a 17-aircraft MQ-9B buy and a declared bid to lead the world in uncrewed maritime assets, alongside new frigates, submarines and support ships.

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Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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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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IAI details SIGINT/COMINT orders

8th February 2017

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will provide signals intelligence (SIGINT) and communications intelligence (COMINT) solutions to customers in Europe and Asia, the company announced on 8 …

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Elbit Systems to upgrade Mi-17s

8th February 2017

Elbit Systems has booked a contract with an unnamed Asia-Pacific nation for Mi-17 helicopter upgrade work, the company announced on 8 February.Under the $110 million …

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