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Pentagon’s 800% PAC-3 MSE surge faces production bottleneck as Patriot demand soars

20th August 2026

The Pentagon wants to procure 3,203 PAC-3 MSE interceptors in FY2027, but production constraints and international demand could impact efforts to rebuild depleted missile stocks.

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AI-controlled F-16s advance towards autonomous multi-aircraft operations in US

19th August 2026

The US plans to progressively expand VENOM/AIR testing from single-aircraft flights to multi-platform autonomous operations over the next 12–24 months, generating data that could support future US military AI programmes, including Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

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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 Navy contracts MQ-4C Triton production

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US Navy contracts MQ-4C Triton production

28th September 2016

Northrop Grumman will produce three LRIP Lot 1 MQ-4C Triton aircraft following a fixed price contract modification by US Naval Air Systems Command. In an …

ADAS 2016: Saab targets fighter programme

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ADAS 2016: Saab targets fighter programme

28th September 2016

Magnus Hagman, the Gripen campaign director at Saab, talks to Shephard about the aircraft being put forward for the Philippine Multi-Role Fighter programme and the importance of …

ADAS 2016: Vendors wait for Philippine CAS relaunch

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ADAS 2016: Vendors wait for Philippine CAS relaunch

28th September 2016

A requirement for six close air support aircraft (CAS) for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) is in limbo right now, but vendors hope a competition …

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US Navy to participate in Unmanned Warrior

27th September 2016

A US Navy contingent led by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) will experiment with ten technology projects at the upcoming Unmanned Warrior joint exercise …

Triton UAS achieves milestone C

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Triton UAS achieves milestone C

27th September 2016

The US Navy has received milestone C approval for the MQ-4C Triton UAS programme, it was announced on 22 September. The approval clears the way for …

AUSA 2016: V-247 to provide pivotal vigilance

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AUSA 2016: V-247 to provide pivotal vigilance

27th September 2016

Bell Helicopter has unveiled its unmanned VTOL concept, the V-247 Vigilant tiltrotor, which it hopes will meet the US Marine Corps’ (USCM) requirement for a …

Schiebel, Diehl Defence renew S-100 agreement

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Schiebel, Diehl Defence renew S-100 agreement

27th September 2016

Schiebel has renewed its teaming agreement with German company Diehl Defence for the marketing of the Camcopter S-100 within the German market, the company announced …

Australia flies EC-135T2 helicopter

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Australia flies EC-135T2 helicopter

27th September 2016

The Australian Defence Force has flown for the first time a new EC-135 T2 twin-engine helicopter acquired as part of its Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) …

Japan requests KC-46A FMS

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Japan requests KC-46A FMS

26th September 2016

The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale (FMS) of KC-46A aerial refuelling aircraft and related equipment, training, and …

AUSA 2016: Helicopter engine replacement for the future

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AUSA 2016: Helicopter engine replacement for the future

26th September 2016

The replacement of the T700 engine onboard the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache, through the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP), remains a longer-term option …

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Safran, Urban Aeronautics sign MoU

23rd September 2016

Safran Helicopter Engines and Urban Aeronautics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study market opportunities and address power system solutions to support the …

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CAC2S in operational test

23rd September 2016

General Dynamics Mission Systems' Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) has successfully provided users with an integrated operational picture during a US Marine Corps …

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