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US Air Force to add new capabilities to its in-service and future T-7A fleet

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US Air Force to add new capabilities to its in-service and future T-7A fleet

13th July 2026

As the T-7A programme recovers from delays and rising costs, the USAF is signalling new opportunities in anti-jamming GPS, collision avoidance, advanced flight controls and pilot interface improvements.

Additional delays might hit Pentagon’s critical air programmes, GAO warns

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Additional delays might hit Pentagon’s critical air programmes, GAO warns

10th July 2026

B-52 modernisation, Sentinel, MH-139A, T-7A and Air Force One replacement are among the US Air Force programmes the GAO says remain at risk of further schedule slips and cost growth due to acquisition and management challenges.

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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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US CBP flight software includes ATLC

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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has integrated General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI’s) Automatic Take-off and Landing Capability (ATLC) system …

BAE Systems signs new APKWS contract

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BAE Systems signs new APKWS contract

21st October 2016

BAE Systems has received a three-year $130 million IDIQ contract to keep the US Navy supplied with Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rockets, …

MCAT falls to Kratos

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MCAT falls to Kratos

21st October 2016

Kratos Defense and Security has been awarded a $54 million contract to provide the US Marine Corps with five Marine Common Aircrew Trainers (MCAT). The …

Canadian CC-130Js complete upgrade

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Canadian CC-130Js complete upgrade

20th October 2016

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) marked the completion of a major upgrade of its 17 CC-130J Hercules transport aircraft on 18 October. The upgraded aircraft …

Aerosonde HQ small footprint, big travels

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Aerosonde HQ small footprint, big travels

20th October 2016

Textron Systems has demonstrated its Aerosonde hybrid quad (HQ) SUAS variant in front of existing and prospective customers from the military and commercial sectors. The …

Euronaval 2016: New VTOL UAV for French Navy

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Euronaval 2016: New VTOL UAV for French Navy

20th October 2016

The focus on unmanned systems at Euronaval continued on Thursday as DCNS and Airbus Helicopters revealed a design for a new VTOL system for the …

Hopes grow for KC-390 training

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Hopes grow for KC-390 training

20th October 2016

Rheinmetall is providing the training for Brazil’s new KC-390 transport aircraft and believes that this work will allow a further expansion of training services. The …

Sydney centre gets AW139 simulator

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Sydney centre gets AW139 simulator

20th October 2016

Leonardo-Finmeccanica has selected Toll Helicopters to deliver AW139 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) training in Australia, the company announced on 18 October. The AW139 Level D …

CAE details training contracts

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CAE details training contracts

19th October 2016

CAE has been awarded defence contracts worth over CAD$100 million for training and support services to military customers, it announced on 18 October. Under two …

ALIAS flies Cessna

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ALIAS flies Cessna

19th October 2016

Aurora Flight Sciences’ Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) has flown a Cessna Caravan aircraft in a demonstration flight, the company announced on 17 October. …

BAE to continue US Navy ATC support

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BAE to continue US Navy ATC support

19th October 2016

The US Navy has awarded a five-year contract to BAE Systems to continue providing sustainment and testing support for its air traffic control (ATC) and …

Helicopter industry waits on clarity from Warsaw

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Helicopter industry waits on clarity from Warsaw

19th October 2016

Two weeks after cancelling the deal to procure H225M helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, the Polish government now appears to be hedging its bets and sharing …

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