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August crewed air review: KC-390 momentum builds as demand in the tanker market grows

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August crewed air review: KC-390 momentum builds as demand in the tanker market grows

2nd September 2026

The KC-390 is building a growing international operator base, but competition in the transport and tanker market is increasingly likely to depend on interoperability, commonality and the strength of supporting ecosystems. Meanwhile, Boeing’s KC-46 and Airbus’s A330 also gained ground in August.

Iran war exposes the limits of US military mass

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Iran war exposes the limits of US military mass

1st September 2026

As the Straits of Hormuz continue to witness military action of various types, what does this mean for combat air and air defence planners in the region and beyond?

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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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First Australian P-8A Poseidon accepted

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First Australian P-8A Poseidon accepted

3rd October 2016

Boeing has rolled-out the first Australian P-8A Poseidon aircraft in Seattle, Washington, US, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) announced on 28 September. The aircraft, …

ADAS 2016: Leonardo's model pitch (video)

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ADAS 2016: Leonardo's model pitch (video)

1st October 2016

Shephard talks to Lorenzo Pariani, head of region South East Asia with Leonardo about the helicopter models they are displaying at the ADAS exhibition in …

Vector Hawk UAS launched from AUV

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Vector Hawk UAS launched from AUV

30th September 2016

Lockheed Martin’s Vector Hawk UAS has been launched by an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) during a US Navy exercise, the company announced on 28 September. …

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GA-ASI demos UAS communications pod

30th September 2016

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has successfully demonstrated the ability of its Network Centric Communications Pod’s (NCCP) to provide a robust communications data link. The demo …

MQ-8B laser designates for Seahawk

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MQ-8B laser designates for Seahawk

30th September 2016

The US Navy’s Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 has successfully used an MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned autonomous helicopter as a laser designator platform for an MH-60S …

ADAS 2016: OEM support of PAF helicopters proving critical

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ADAS 2016: OEM support of PAF helicopters proving critical

30th September 2016

In recent years the Philippine Air Force (PAF) has introduced several new helicopter platforms from disparate manufacturers. For a service used to keeping robust but …

Lockheed to build more GPS III satellites

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Lockheed to build more GPS III satellites

30th September 2016

Lockheed Martin has been awarded $395 million in contract options by the US Air Force (USAF) for the production of the ninth and tenth Global …

MDM 2016: Marine Corps looks toward quadcopters

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MDM 2016: Marine Corps looks toward quadcopters

29th September 2016

The US Marine Corps sees broad tactical operational potential for current quadcopter camera designs and is looking to roll such small UAVs out across the …

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Serco to continue Canadian base support

29th September 2016

Serco has received a contract from Public Services and Procurement Canada to continue providing site support services at the 5 Wing Canadian Forces Base in …

Mexican Navy receives first MBe

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Mexican Navy receives first MBe

29th September 2016

The Mexican Navy became the inaugural customer for the AS565 MBe at Airbus Helicopters’ facilities in Marignane, France on 28 September. The navy has been …

Bravura awarded aerostat management contract

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Bravura awarded aerostat management contract

29th September 2016

Bravura Information Technology Systems has been awarded a $305.7 million contract by the US Army for operation, maintenance and sustainment of its aerostats, it announced …

ADAS 2016: New kit for Philippine marines

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ADAS 2016: New kit for Philippine marines

29th September 2016

The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) will benefit from new amphibious vehicles and unmanned aircraft systems being introduced over the next two years.  In March the …

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