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Could CUAS demand open a new market for armed trainer aircraft?
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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.

Latin American fixed-wing capability gaps create openings for industry competition

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Latin American fixed-wing capability gaps create openings for industry competition

2nd July 2026

Transport and tanker aircraft represent a growing opportunity in Latin America as countries in the region increasingly look to replace ageing fleets and reduce dependence on second-hand platforms.

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Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

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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Leonardo, PGZ sign LOI on AW249 helicopter

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Leonardo, PGZ sign LOI on AW249 helicopter

13th July 2018

Leonardo and PGZ have teamed to collaborate on the AW249 helicopter to be offered for the Polish Army’s combat helicopter requirement. Under a newly signed …

Japan likely first export customer for Fire Scout

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Japan likely first export customer for Fire Scout

13th July 2018

As Northrop Grumman showcases its MQ-8C Fire Scout at RAF Fairford during the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in the UK for the first time, …

Honeywell develops HGuide n580 inertial navigation unit

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Honeywell develops HGuide n580 inertial navigation unit

13th July 2018

Honeywell has developed a new inertial navigation unit called HGuide n580 to provide accurate navigation for users across a range of civil industries where continuous …

Sri Lanka eyes helicopter fleet modernisation

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Sri Lanka eyes helicopter fleet modernisation

13th July 2018

According to local media reports, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) harbours ambitions to acquire helicopters and UAVs worth up to LKR64.8 billion ($414.7 million). …

Airbus trials automatic air-to-air refuelling

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Airbus trials automatic air-to-air refuelling

13th July 2018

Airbus Defence and Space has performed an automatic air-to-air refuelling trial of a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), the …

Farnborough 2018: Carter leads charge on interoperability

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Farnborough 2018: Carter leads charge on interoperability

13th July 2018

Four weeks in to his new role, Chief of the Defence Staff, Gen Sir Nick Carter was adamant that the nation must ensure profound interoperability …

Vendors wait for India to finalise UAS regulations

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Vendors wait for India to finalise UAS regulations

13th July 2018

India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released draft regulations on requirements for civil UAS operations, but it is yet to release its regulatory …

​Farnborough 2018: Civil satellites – challenge or opportunity for military?

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​Farnborough 2018: Civil satellites – challenge or opportunity for military?

12th July 2018

The every day accessibility of satellite technology is moving at such a rapid rate it is likely to have profound effects on security measures both …

Farnborough 2018: RAF shakes up air and space intelligence

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Farnborough 2018: RAF shakes up air and space intelligence

12th July 2018

The RAF has announced that it is to establish a multi-domain air and space operations service - under the umbrella Group 11 - which will …

Farnborough 2018: RAF focused on capabilities not programmes (video)

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Farnborough 2018: RAF focused on capabilities not programmes (video)

12th July 2018

The often criticised process of programme acquisition is being re-evaluated by the RAF as it begins to focus on how to acquire new capabilities rather …

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Altamira receives RF contract from AFRL

12th July 2018

Altamira Technologies has received the US Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) $24.6 million distributed radio frequency sensing (DRS) contract to provide next-gen radio frequency (RF) …

AeroVironment selected to compete for UAS support

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AeroVironment selected to compete for UAS support

12th July 2018

AeroVironment is among seven suppliers selected by the US Army to compete for small UAS sustainment task orders under a five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity …

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