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21st April 2026

Anduril’s YFQ-44A has successfully undergone USAF experimental testing for Increment 1, while an engine has officially been selected for Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A – a potential candidate for Increment 2 of the air force’s CCA programme.

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20th April 2026

The ground-based NGJ is designed to work as an “invisible shield” to protect land structures and assets. Shephard spoke with Raytheon to find out more.

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The Netherlands and Luxembourg governments have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the purchase of two Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft …

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28th July 2016

Ukraine has received a batch of RQ-11B Raven UAS as part of a non-lethal equipment package funded by the US. Reports indicate that 24 systems, …

Boeing boosts training business

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Boeing boosts training business

28th July 2016

Boeing continues to boost its training business following the award of a $27 million contract for continued work at F-15C/F-15E Mission Training Centers (MTC) and …

Warp speed for Beidou constellation

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Warp speed for Beidou constellation

28th July 2016

Last month China’s State Council released a white paper outlining its national Beidou (which translates as Compass) satellite positioning, navigation and timing system. But it has …

Second T-50A takes flight

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Second T-50A takes flight

28th July 2016

The second T-50A configured aircraft built by Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has taken flight, completing a test flight in Sacheon, South Korea.  …

LifePort gets stretcher approval

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LifePort gets stretcher approval

28th July 2016

LifePort has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval from the FAA for its Stanchion Litter System (SLS), it was announced on 25 July. The SLS …

Iran brings in rotary firepower

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Iran brings in rotary firepower

28th July 2016

The firepower of the Iranian Army Aviation’s (IRIAA) helicopter units has been starkly illustrated during a recent counter-narcotics operation. On 21 July, the IRIAA’s 3rd …

C-17As train with US, Dutch forces

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C-17As train with US, Dutch forces

28th July 2016

The Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) unit of the Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) programme has carried out air-to-air refuelling training with its C-17A Globemaster III aircraft, …

Thailand fails to sell Chinooks

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Thailand fails to sell Chinooks

28th July 2016

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) will divest its six Boeing CH-47D Chinooks after failing to sell the 25-year-old aircraft on the second-hand market. Thailand found …

Firefighting warning system for UAS

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Firefighting warning system for UAS

27th July 2016

A new prototype warning system has been developed to prevent UAV pilots from interfering with firefighting operations, the US Department of the Interior announced on …

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Raytheon working on next-gen airborne comms

27th July 2016

Raytheon BBN Technologies is working on new technologies to support seamless communication between the next generation of manned and unmanned flying aircraft, even in hostile …

UK ScanEagles to be refurbed, redeployed

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UK ScanEagles to be refurbed, redeployed

27th July 2016

Some of the ScanEagle systems operated in recent years for the UK Royal Navy (RN) will be refurbished by manufacturer Insitu and made available to …

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