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UK E-7 Wedgetail delay down to a “technology issue”, as MoD grapples with slipping timelines

18th March 2026

The first of three E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, originally ordered in 2019, is now expected to be delivered to the RAF this year after multiple “difficulties”.

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Forecast $21.9 billion light attack and trainer opportunities up for grabs as Leonardo lines up M-346

18th March 2026

The M-346 stands as a potential contender for various countries facing impending capability gaps due to ageing trainer aircraft, while it could also be selected as a cost-effective light fighter aircraft.

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Italian MQ-9 to get reconnaissance pod

3rd June 2016

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will integrate the RecceLite imagery reconnaissance pod onto a Predator B/MQ-9 UAS from the Italian Air Force, the company announced …

Predator B Big Wing flies 37 hours

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Predator B Big Wing flies 37 hours

2nd June 2016

The Big Wing Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper UAS variant has completed its longest endurance flight of 37 hours, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) announced on 1 June.  The endurance …

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Siteco launches Sky-Scanner payload

2nd June 2016

Siteco has announced the launch of a new Sky-Scanner LiDAR and imagery data collection system for UAVs that has been in development since 2015. The …

ILA 2016: Airbus Helicopters everyone's friend in Germany

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ILA 2016: Airbus Helicopters everyone's friend in Germany

2nd June 2016

As the competition to replace Germany’s CH-53G helicopters with a new platform heats up, Airbus Helicopters is keeping its options open. This takes place amid …

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Sikorsky demos S-76 autonomous flight

1st June 2016

Sikorsky has successfully demonstrated a 30 mile autonomous flight of its Sikorsky S-76 medium-size commercial utility helicopter, it announced on 31 May. The demonstration completes …

ILA 2016: Sikorsky builds up heavy lift offering

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ILA 2016: Sikorsky builds up heavy lift offering

1st June 2016

With a request for proposal (RFP) for Germany’s Heavy Transport (STH) helicopter programme expected in 2017, Sikorsky is ramping up its efforts to win the …

Airbus DS awarded German satcom contract

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Airbus DS awarded German satcom contract

1st June 2016

Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus DS) has been awarded a $126.78 million contract by the German armed forces to provide commercial satellite communication services until …

KC-30A offloads 50 million lbs of fuel

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KC-30A offloads 50 million lbs of fuel

1st June 2016

A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) deployed for Operation OKRA has reached a major milestone, offloading 50 million pounds of …

Aussie Tiger achieves FOC… finally

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Aussie Tiger achieves FOC… finally

1st June 2016

The Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) of the Australian Army achieved final operating capability (FOC) on 14 April, a mere seven years behind the original …

Team Spartan adds avionics partner

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Team Spartan adds avionics partner

31st May 2016

Team Spartan, which is competing with the C-27J Spartan for Canada's Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue programme, has contracted avionics systems from Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC), …

SOFIC 2016: Airbus pushes Zephyr for military applications

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SOFIC 2016: Airbus pushes Zephyr for military applications

31st May 2016

Airbus Defence & Space used the SOFIC exhibition to promote the potential military applications of its Zephyr High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) system. ‘Zephyr is …

China’s unmanned plans for SCS

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China’s unmanned plans for SCS

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