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April air forces review: Next-gen platform push ties in with fleet modernisation plans

29th April 2026

Countries releasing their spending budgets over the past month have placed an emphasis on advancing next-generation crewed programmes as well as upgrades and expansion plans for air combat and aerial refuelling capabilities.

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What opportunities remain for European airborne early warning requirements?

28th April 2026

With a pending NATO AWACS replacement on the horizon, the demand and market opportunities for airborne early warning aircraft remain strong as countries look to bolster their capabilities, with industry eyeing gaps in the market.

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Britain's RAF intercepts six Russian bombers over Black Sea

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Britain's RAF intercepts six Russian bombers over Black Sea

15th August 2018

Britain's Royal Air Force said Wednesday it had intercepted six Russian bomber planes flying close to NATO air space over the Black Sea. The Eurofighter …

First Czech Air Force L-159T2 flies

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First Czech Air Force L-159T2 flies

15th August 2018

Aero Vodochody has successfully completed the maiden flight of the first L-159T2 aircraft for the Czech Air Force, the company announced on 9 August. The …

Sig Sauer to deliver SOF carbine upgrade

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Sig Sauer to deliver SOF carbine upgrade

15th August 2018

Sig Sauer has been tasked by the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to deliver Suppressed Upper Receiver Group (SURG) technology to force components in order …

Strabag orders KlauPPK system

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Strabag orders KlauPPK system

15th August 2018

KlauPPK has supplied its high precision drone surveying technology to Strabag for construction services support.European construction services company Strabag trialled the KlauPPK system deployed on …

Industry awaits ITEP manufacturing decision

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Industry awaits ITEP manufacturing decision

15th August 2018

A downselect decision for the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the US Army’s Improved Turbine Engine Programme (ITEP) is to be made by …

CAE invests in digital transformation

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CAE invests in digital transformation

15th August 2018

CAE has announced a CAD $1 billion programme to digitally transform its training technologies. Under Project Digital Intelligence, the company will develop next generation training …

SFOC granted for DX-3 Vanguard flight testing

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SFOC granted for DX-3 Vanguard flight testing

15th August 2018

Sky Guys has been granted a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC), a permit for commercial UAS flights, for its DX-3 Vanguard development project, the company …

First MRTT arrives in Singapore

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First MRTT arrives in Singapore

15th August 2018

The first Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) arrived in the country on 14 August following a …

Hensoldt installs ASR-NG system in Australia

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Hensoldt installs ASR-NG system in Australia

15th August 2018

Hensoldt has completed installation of the second final Airport Surveillance Radar - Next Generation (ASR-NG) air traffic control system in Australia to improve flight safety …

Industrial SkyWorks updates BlueVu for UAS inspections

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Industrial SkyWorks updates BlueVu for UAS inspections

14th August 2018

Industrial SkyWorks has released the latest update to its BlueVu platform with web-based portal support. The upgrade enables remote-inspection of assets and easier management of …

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AAR receives USAF shelter order

14th August 2018

AAR Mobility Systems has received a $2 million order to provide customised shelters to support the US Air Force Security Forces’ Desert Defender programme, the …

UK helicopter manufacturing sits at a political crossroads

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UK helicopter manufacturing sits at a political crossroads

14th August 2018

As the UK’s parliament is in the midst of its annual summer recess, now is the time to take stock and see through the political …

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