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Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2026)

28th January 2026

The Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet remains in the limelight more than 40 years after its first flight. Shephard sums up the latest developments and details everything you need to know about the aircraft in 2026.

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Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

28th January 2026

The aerospace company’s 2025 performance figures revealed significant orders from various European armed forces and a boost in demand for its uncrewed offerings.

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Farnborough 2016: Giving the F-35 its spark (video)

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Farnborough 2016: Giving the F-35 its spark (video)

13th July 2016

Undoubtedly one of the stars of the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow (FIA 2016) is the next-generation F-35 Lightning, which has finally made its appearance at …

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Esterline avionics for RJAF PC-21s

13th July 2016

Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC) has been awarded a contract from Pilatus Aircraft to supply its cockpit avionics for eight Pilatus PC-21 trainer aircraft for the Royal …

Farnborough 2016: Fury seeks moving target

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Farnborough 2016: Fury seeks moving target

12th July 2016

The Fury guided munition, designed for use by small and medium sized UAS and special mission aircraft, will undergo final moving target testing in Q3 …

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Predator B to get ARDS

12th July 2016

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' (GA-ASI's) Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper UAS will be integrated with the Advanced Radar Detection System (ARDS) from Raytheon Deutschland, it was announced on …

Farnborough 2016: Fulmar X appeal to Spanish MoD

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Farnborough 2016: Fulmar X appeal to Spanish MoD

12th July 2016

Thales formally launched its new Fulmar X UAS at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA 2016) and has potential orders lined up with the Spanish MoD. Fulmar …

Farnborough 2016: Thales launches Fulmar X (video)

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Farnborough 2016: Thales launches Fulmar X (video)

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After four years of research and development and a contract signed with the Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) this year, Thales is moving forward with …

Farnborough 2016: FCAS to define mission profile

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Farnborough 2016: FCAS to define mission profile

12th July 2016

As the expected two-year Feasibility Phase of the joint UK-France FCAS programme draws to a close, 2017 will see further progress made by BAE Systems …

Farnborough 2016: International operator opts for armed Black Hawk

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Farnborough 2016: International operator opts for armed Black Hawk

12th July 2016

Quickly forging ahead with its development of an armed Black Hawk, Sikorsky is currently working with an unnamed existing operator of the aircraft to qualify …

Farnborough 2016: Multinational concept for V-22 released

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BAE Systems' ADF training milestone

12th July 2016

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Farnborough 2016: Elbit's DEP test success

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Farnborough 2016: Elbit's DEP test success

12th July 2016

Elbit Systems has conducted a number of successful night flight demonstrations with its Digital Eye Piece (DEP), a lightweight night vision cueing and display solution. …

Farnborough 2016: CPB revealed as Protector

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12th July 2016

Flight tests of the Certifiable Predator B UAV are expected to begin later this year, as General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) announced that the UK Ministry …

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