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

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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”.

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

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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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Meggitt’s fuel tanks for UH-60 Black Hawk

19th July 2018

Meggitt has received a $21 million contract from the US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to supply fuel cell equipment for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter …

Farnborough 2018: Dassault dazzles industry with 3D tech (video)

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Farnborough 2018: Dassault dazzles industry with 3D tech (video)

19th July 2018

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COBRA becomes option for AT-802L Longsword

19th July 2018

Air Tractor and L3 Technologies have added BAE Systems’ COBRA multi-function signals intelligence and electronic warfare sensor family of systems as an option for the …

Farnborough Airshow 2018 mid-week highlights (video)

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Farnborough Airshow 2018 mid-week highlights (video)

19th July 2018

Farnborough International Airshow 2018 has brought a wide range of news and announcements, Studio takes a look at some of the highlights from Raytheon.  Studio …

STM’s Kargu passes precision strike test

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STM’s Kargu passes precision strike test

19th July 2018

STM’s autonomous rotary-wing kamikaze Kargu UAS has successfully passed precision strike capability tests carried out at the Mechanical and Chemical Industry Company compound in Kırıkkale, …

Farnborough 2018: Nightwarden flights to continue from Textron’s Blackstone site

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Farnborough 2018: Nightwarden flights to continue from Textron’s Blackstone site

19th July 2018

Textron Systems Unmanned Systems is to move its Nightwarden UAV flights to its Blackstone facility near Richmond, Virginia, to continue preparations ahead of any future …

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Kratos receives MQM-178 Firejet contract

19th July 2018

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Farnborough 2018: In the hands of the HaWC

19th July 2018

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Farnborough 2018: BAE Systems seeing increased need for precision strike kits

19th July 2018

As militaries around the world prepare for urban conflicts and seek ways to reduce collateral damage, BAE Systems is poised to ramp up production of …

Pakistan receives first maritime patrol ATR 72

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Pakistan receives first maritime patrol ATR 72

19th July 2018

The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Air Arm received back an ATR 72-500 turboprop maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) during the second quarter of 2018. It is one …

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F-35 performs precision landing (video)

18th July 2018

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