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July air forces review: Farnborough steals the headlines as programmes develop

30th July 2026

The biannual Farnborough International Airshow 2026 was the backdrop in July for scores of deals, partnerships and announcements, including developments in the multinational next-generation Global Combat Air Programme and the UK’s $486 million trainer aircraft requirement.

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US speeds up B61-13 nuclear bomb production as programme moves further ahead of schedule

29th July 2026

The US government plans to accelerate production even further after achieving key B61-13 milestones months ahead of schedule, as the programme advances amid growing US-China strategic competition.

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AAD 2018: Milkor diversifying in the defence market

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Known for its origins in grenade launchers, defence manufacturer Milkor is expanding its portfolio on the ground and in the skies, Phuti Jackson Mampa, CEO …

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Opinion: Commercial enterprise

21st September 2018

This article first appeared in the Oct-Nov 2017 issue of UV magazine. It has been made available for non-subscribers following its shortlisting by the 2018 …

First auto-landing of MQ-9 Block 5

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First auto-landing of MQ-9 Block 5

20th September 2018

The US Air Force has completed the first automated landing of an MQ-9 Block 5, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) announced on 17 September. The …

US Air Force KC-135R gets RTIC system

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US Air Force KC-135R gets RTIC system

20th September 2018

Rockwell Collins has been selected to improve the communications capabilities of the US Air Force’s KC-135R fleet with the implementation of a Real Time Information …

USAF embarks on training aircraft corrective measures

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USAF embarks on training aircraft corrective measures

20th September 2018

The US Air Force (USAF) is set to begin implementing a series of corrective measures to address persistent problems in the T-6 Texan II trainer …

Gray Eagle-ER follow-on tests complete

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Gray Eagle-ER follow-on tests complete

20th September 2018

The US Army has completed testing of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range (ER) as part of follow-on test and evaluation work to assess the …

Danger zone: SkyGuardian flight precautions emerge

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Danger zone: SkyGuardian flight precautions emerge

20th September 2018

Temporary danger and diversion areas were established by the UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to assist the July 2018 transatlantic flight and UK touch down of …

US Air Force nears picking Huey helicopter replacement

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US Air Force nears picking Huey helicopter replacement

20th September 2018

The US Air Force (USAF) is on track to choose a prime contractor for its UH-1N Huey helicopter replacement programme by the end of September, …

AAD 2018: Vricon brings 3D mapping technology to Africa

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AAD 2018: Vricon brings 3D mapping technology to Africa

19th September 2018

Vricon’s software data mapping technology, 3D Surface Model, can provide military decision-makers with worldwide coverage irrelevant to terrain environments through automation and commercial satellite technology. …

US Army backs technology 'candidate concepts' on helicopter trio

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US Army backs technology 'candidate concepts' on helicopter trio

19th September 2018

The US Army has made clear its intention to further develop newer technologies across Boeing's major helicopter platforms, the AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook and the A/MH-6M …

Laflamme completes first flight tests of LX300

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Laflamme completes first flight tests of LX300

19th September 2018

Laflamme Aero has successful completed the first series of flight tests for its LX300 UAS, the company announced on 13 September. The company will continue …

Exercise Ample Strike concludes in Czech Republic

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Exercise Ample Strike concludes in Czech Republic

19th September 2018

An international flavour provided added spice to the recently concluded Exercise Ample Strike 2018, which ran from 3-14 September, with personnel from 19 NATO and Partnership …

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