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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”.

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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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Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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Eurosatory 2018: Safran Patroller in depth (video)

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Eurosatory 2018: Safran Patroller in depth (video)

12th June 2018

While Eurosatory typically focuses on land platforms UAVs still have a significant presence at the event.  Beth Maundrill, senior reporter at Shephard talks through some of …

Indra, Elettronica developing EuroDIRQM

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Indra, Elettronica developing EuroDIRQM

12th June 2018

Indra has partnered with Elettronica Group to develop a next generation Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL)-based Direct Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) system for rotary and fixed wing …

Bridger receives on-call UAS contract

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Bridger receives on-call UAS contract

12th June 2018

Bridger Aerospace has received a contract from the US Department of Interior (DOI) to supply unmanned service support for wildland fire management on a 'call …

Bulgarian military helicopter crashes during exercise

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Bulgarian military helicopter crashes during exercise

12th June 2018

A Bulgarian military helicopter crashed during a training exercise on 11 June evening near the southern city of Plovdiv, killing two of the three men …

Klimov to develop new rotorcraft engine

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Klimov to develop new rotorcraft engine

12th June 2018

Russian engine-maker Klimov has revealed details on its new research and development programme undertaken within the frame of the so-called Advanced Helicopter Engine (AHE) initiative. …

Australia’s M1 CubeSat nears launch

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Australia’s M1 CubeSat nears launch

12th June 2018

Australia’s M1 CubeSat satellite is going through its final testing phase at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra Space Centre before its planned …

Jordan’s AH-1F/S Cobra avionics upgraded

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Jordan’s AH-1F/S Cobra avionics upgraded

11th June 2018

Northrop Grumman and Science and Engineering Services (SES) have upgraded the avionics system on the Royal Jordanian Air Force’s AH-1F/S Cobra attack helicopters, Northrop announced …

Eurosatory 2018: Integration effort for Skylock counter-UAS system

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Eurosatory 2018: Integration effort for Skylock counter-UAS system

11th June 2018

The growth in counter-UAS systems has followed an increase in the availability of inexpensive consumer or commercial platforms that pose security threats for industrial facilities, …

Harris delivers fifth GPS III payload

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Harris delivers fifth GPS III payload

11th June 2018

Harris Corporation has delivered the fifth of ten contracted advanced navigation payloads to Lockheed Martin for the US Air Force’s GPS III satellite programme, the …

FLIR launches Black Hornet 3 nano-UAV

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FLIR launches Black Hornet 3 nano-UAV

11th June 2018

FLIR Systems has launched the Black Hornet 3 nano-UAV for militaries, government agencies and first responders, the company announced on 5 June. The next generation …

TRANSCOM explores globally-based power projection

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TRANSCOM explores globally-based power projection

11th June 2018

United States Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) is working to identify and address some of the realities of its newly assigned mission as the US DoD Joint …

Airbus, Wilhelmsen team for Skyways project

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Airbus, Wilhelmsen team for Skyways project

11th June 2018

Airbus and Wilhelmsen Ships Service have entered into a strategic collaboration to develop UAS and related services for maritime parcel deliveries, Airbus announced on 5 …

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