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A new shape in the sky? Mapping out the F-47’s configuration

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Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

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Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

3rd July 2026

RTX Raytheon is accelerating production of the AIM-9X Sidewinder, aiming to reach 2,500 missiles annually by late 2027 while strengthening its supply chain following two US Navy major contracts worth more than $2.2 billion.

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FT Sistemas has moved ahead in the flight test campaign of its newly designed Flettner Helicopter FT-100FH unmanned rotorcraft, the company announced on 15 August. …

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20th August 2018

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received P-8A Poseidon simulator and training systems at RAAF Base Edinburgh, the Australian Department of Defence announced on …

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USSOCOM looks to LTATV follow-on

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MASS develops new cloud-based network capability

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MASS develops new cloud-based network capability

20th August 2018

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Two Bell 429 helicopters delivered to JDF

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Two Bell 429 helicopters delivered to JDF

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Bell Helicopter has delivered two Bell 429 helicopters to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). A third Bell 429 is scheduled to be delivered to the …

GAO highlights DoD planning deficiencies

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GAO highlights DoD planning deficiencies

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Sarcos to continue exoskeleton development

20th August 2018

Sarcos Robotics has received a second contract from the US Air Force to continue development of an exoskeleton for logistics applications. The first contract was …

Yulista opens new facility in Andalusia

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Yulista opens new facility in Andalusia

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Vencore receives AMSAA SDC&A follow-on contract

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GA-ASI to expand presence at Grand Sky

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GA-ASI to expand presence at Grand Sky

17th August 2018

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UgCS enhances mission planning software

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UgCS enhances mission planning software

17th August 2018

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