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Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says

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Only 25% of the US Pentagon’s F-35 fleet has been fully mission capable, GAO says

18th June 2026

The fighter jet remains a combat necessity, but sustainment challenges continue to limit its readiness. In the meantime, the US Air Force seeks billions in funding to improve the F-35's availability.

Eurosatory 2026: How the deep-strike, loitering munition market skyrocketed to $13.8 billion in three years

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Eurosatory 2026: How the deep-strike, loitering munition market skyrocketed to $13.8 billion in three years

18th June 2026

Ukraine’s rapid development of long-range, deep-strike loitering munitions has helped turn the sector into a market worth an estimated US$13.2 billion. The reasons behind this were outlined during Eurosatory 2026, as other countries embark on the early stages of procuring this capability.

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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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Farnborough 2016: Raytheon evolves MALD

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Farnborough 2016: Raytheon evolves MALD

12th July 2016

Raytheon has been awarded a $34.8 million contract to develop a new version of its Miniature Air Launched Decoy-Jammer (MALD-J) missile, the company announced during …

C-17 training centre opens in India

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C-17 training centre opens in India

12th July 2016

Mahindra Defence Systems and Boeing have jointly opened a centre in Gurgaon, Haryana in India, to provide training services for the Indian Air Force (IAF) …

Farnborough 2016: Helicopters on static display (video)

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Farnborough 2016: Helicopters on static display (video)

12th July 2016

This year's Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) sees a variety of helicopters, both military and civilian, on display. Here's a round-up of some of the aircraft …

Farnborough 2016: Link highlights F-16 DTT

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Farnborough 2016: Link highlights F-16 DTT

12th July 2016

L3 Link is using the Farnborough International Airshow 2016 (FIA 2016) to highlight its F-16 training capabilities with the exhibition of an F-16 desktop training …

Thailand using H155 for mapping

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Thailand using H155 for mapping

12th July 2016

The Royal Thai Armed Forces acquired two new H155 rotorcraft from Airbus Helicopters for €32.6 million (US$36 million), these helicopters entering service late last year …

Caçador UAS launched in Brazil

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Caçador UAS launched in Brazil

11th July 2016

AS Avionics Services, a Brazil-based affiliated company of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), has officially launched its Caçador Class 4 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAS, …

Farnborough 2016: Combat to support Apache begins

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Farnborough 2016: Combat to support Apache begins

11th July 2016

With the UK Ministry of Defence confirming it is buying new AH-64E Apaches essentially off-the-shelf from Boeing, its domestic defence industry is now scrambling to …

Farnborough 2016: Harris hunts for EW upgrades

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Farnborough 2016: Harris hunts for EW upgrades

11th July 2016

Looking internationally outside of its US market, Harris is seeking to provide airborne electronic warfare (EW) systems for legacy F-16 and F-18 aircraft. Andrew Dunn, Harris’s VP …

Farnborough 2016: Next test phase for Spy‘Ranger

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Farnborough 2016: Next test phase for Spy‘Ranger

11th July 2016

Thales is continuing the development of the Spy‘Ranger UAS as the system concludes its industrial test phase and is looking into methods to improve battery …

Boeing bags KC-46 training contract

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Boeing bags KC-46 training contract

11th July 2016

Boeing has been awarded a $78 million contract, with options, from the US Air Force (USAF) to train maintenance personnel for its KC-46 Pegasus aerial …

Farnborough 2016: Meteoric cost saving potential

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Farnborough 2016: Meteoric cost saving potential

11th July 2016

Meteor, a radar guided beyond visual range air-to-air missile, is being showcased on an operational aircraft for the first time at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA 2016). Meteor …

Farnborough 2016: Boeing secures UK aircraft contracts

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Farnborough 2016: Boeing secures UK aircraft contracts

11th July 2016

Boeing has confirmed mutiple deals with the UK including a $2.3 billion deal with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for 50 AH-64E Apaches for the British …

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