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AUSA 2026: Northrop Grumman targets lower-cost air defence with $100 million Raid Hunter investment

13th October 2026

At AUSA 2026, Northrop Grumman revealed it had invested US$100 million in its Raid Hunter gun-based air defence capability, which the company claims could reduce the cost of individual engagements by 95.5% compared with interceptor missiles.

US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

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US Coast Guard faces key procurement decisions after C-130J and MQ-9B orders

13th October 2026

The service is updating several parts of its aviation fleet including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and procuring uncrewed aircraft to boost its maritime surveillance.

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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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Taiwan on 17 July put into service its fleet of US-made Apache attack helicopters, upgrading its defences against a growing military threat from China. The …

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UH-60V digital cockpit software build delivered

17th July 2018

The UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter will enter Limited User Testing (LUT) with a digital cockpit software build provided by Northrop Grumman.Northrop Grumman delivered the software …

Farnborough 2018: USAF C-17 AMTS falls to Boeing

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Farnborough 2018: USAF C-17 AMTS falls to Boeing

17th July 2018

Boeing has been awarded a contract that is potentially worth up to $986 million to ‘operate, sustain, modify and upgrade’ the USAF’s C-17 Globemaster III …

RT LTA tests improved bladder material

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RT LTA tests improved bladder material

17th July 2018

RT LTA Systems has completed field testing of a newly developed light-weight, elastic material for its aerostat bladders that will allow all SkyStar aerostats to …

Farnborough 2018: Dual purpose for LM-100J flight demo

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Farnborough 2018: Dual purpose for LM-100J flight demo

17th July 2018

Despite showcasing its civilian-spec LM-100J at Farnborough, manufacturer Lockheed Martin has said that the flight demonstrations serve to highlight the capabilities of the original military …

Farnborough 2018: US Army acquiring Coyote C-UAS

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Farnborough 2018: US Army acquiring Coyote C-UAS

17th July 2018

As the threat of incoming, armed drones becomes increasingly prevalent, the US Army is moving out and acquiring Raytheon's Coyote UAS and the KRFS radar …

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RAF’s 20th Atlas enters service

17th July 2018

The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) 20th A400M Atlas transport aircraft has formally entered into service following its handover at Brize Norton, the UK Ministry of …

Farnborough 2018: GECO ready for UK helicopters

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Farnborough 2018: GECO ready for UK helicopters

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Inzpire has been selected for the UK MoD’s Rotary-wing Cockpit Situational Awareness Tool (CSAT) programme with its GECO military air mission support system, the company …

Farnborough 2018: Leonardo unveils new sensor systems

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Farnborough 2018: Leonardo unveils new sensor systems

16th July 2018

Defence manufacturer Leonardo has used this year’s Farnborough airshow to lift the lid on several new electronic systems for the aerial domain. The new products …

Farnborough 2018: Industry awaits USAF decision on T-X trainer

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Farnborough 2018: Industry awaits USAF decision on T-X trainer

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Farnborough 2018: Team Tempest tempting global interest in new platform

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Farnborough 2018: Team Tempest tempting global interest in new platform

16th July 2018

As Britain faces a tumultuous political future outside the European Union, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson used this year's Farnborough airshow to highlight the government’s commitment …

Farnborough 2018: SkyX pushes service model for unmanned business (video)

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Farnborough 2018: SkyX pushes service model for unmanned business (video)

16th July 2018

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