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Industry makes strides on CCA programme as USAF makes nearly $1 billion funding request

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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Raytheon unveils land version of the Next Generation Jammer

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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China tests a future hypersonic 'hydra'

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China tests a future hypersonic 'hydra'

13th August 2018

Like the mythological hydra, the American ‘Hercules’ appears incapable of dealing with this existential threat. Beijing’s successful test launch of a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV), dubbed …

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Viasat’s VISION software passes FAST test

13th August 2018

Viasat’s Visual Integrated SATCOM Information, Operation and Networking (VISION) software has successfully passed NATO’s First Article System Test (FAST), the company announced on 7 August. …

UN to begin medevac helicopter process

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UN to begin medevac helicopter process

13th August 2018

Beginning on 30 August, the UN is to open a formal tender process for the procurement of two SAR/medevac helicopters for its Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission …

Wescom Eyes MANPADS simulation

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Wescom Eyes MANPADS simulation

13th August 2018

Wescom Defence sees a growing market for its MANPADS simulator among military helicopter and other flight operators, with the systems currently in service with a …

Sentera introduces Gimbaled Quad sensor

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Sentera introduces Gimbaled Quad sensor

13th August 2018

Sentera has introduced its Quad sensor in an integrated gimbal-stabilised package for DJI’s Inspire and Matrice UAS, the company announced on 7 August. The Gimbaled …

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NZ to purchase NH90 simulator

13th August 2018

NH90 flight training for Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) pilots is to move in-country, the New Zealand government announced on 9 August. The training, …

Zephyr flies for more than 25 days

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Zephyr flies for more than 25 days

10th August 2018

The Zephyr S High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) UAS has completed its maiden flight of more than 25 days, Airbus Defence and Space announced on 8 …

UK selects Rafael’s Drone Dome

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UK selects Rafael’s Drone Dome

10th August 2018

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded an urgent capability requirement contract for a counter-UAS (C-UAS) capability to Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Valued at …

​Aerojet Rocketdyne tests new solid rocket motor

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​Aerojet Rocketdyne tests new solid rocket motor

10th August 2018

Aerojet Rocketdyne has test fired a new solid rocket motor at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The …

HAL orders more IDAS-2 for Dhruv

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HAL orders more IDAS-2 for Dhruv

10th August 2018

Saab will supply the Integrated Defensive Aids Suite 2 (IDAS-2) self-protection suite for the Indian Army’s Dhruv helicopter under a follow-on order announced on 8 …

Sunbuild signs maintenance facility contract

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Sunbuild signs maintenance facility contract

10th August 2018

Australia’s Sunbuild has been awarded a US$1.6 million contract by the US government to deliver an aircraft maintenance support facility at RAAF Base Darwin in …

Lockheed delivers final upgraded C-5M

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Lockheed delivers final upgraded C-5M

9th August 2018

Lockheed Martin has delivered the 52nd and final modernised C-5M Super Galaxy transport aircraft to the US Air Force, the company announced on 6 August. …

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