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US Air Force to add new capabilities to its in-service and future T-7A fleet

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US Air Force to add new capabilities to its in-service and future T-7A fleet

13th July 2026

As the T-7A programme recovers from delays and rising costs, the USAF is signalling new opportunities in anti-jamming GPS, collision avoidance, advanced flight controls and pilot interface improvements.

Additional delays might hit Pentagon’s critical air programmes, GAO warns

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Additional delays might hit Pentagon’s critical air programmes, GAO warns

10th July 2026

B-52 modernisation, Sentinel, MH-139A, T-7A and Air Force One replacement are among the US Air Force programmes the GAO says remain at risk of further schedule slips and cost growth due to acquisition and management challenges.

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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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I/ITSEC 2017: Cubic eyes greater integration (video)

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I/ITSEC 2017: Cubic eyes greater integration (video)

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Shephard spoke with Cubic Global Defense's president Dave Buss about the company's presence at this year's I/ITSEC in Orlando, Florida, and the recent technology trends in …

Rockwell’s ARC-210 radio for USAF F-16

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Rockwell’s ARC-210 radio for USAF F-16

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Rockwell Collins will equip a US Air Force F-16 aircraft with its next-generation ARC-210 RT-2036(C) networked communications airborne radio, the company announced on 29 November. …

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Engility awarded ATC systems work

1st December 2017

Engility has received a $20 million task order to provide maintenance and upgrades for the US Navy’s air traffic control (ATC) systems, the company announced …

Super Tucanos are finally Philippines bound

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Super Tucanos are finally Philippines bound

1st December 2017

On the final day of November, the Brazilian aerospace company Embraer announced that it had been awarded ‘a firm order' of six A-29 Super Tucano …

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Hensoldt, Huneed Technologies team for Mode 5

1st December 2017

Hensoldt and Korea's Huneed Technologies have signed a cooperation agreement for the localisation of identification-friend-or-foe (IFF) Mode 5 equipment for the Korean armed forces, Hensoldt …

China’s ICBMs come to maturity

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China’s ICBMs come to maturity

1st December 2017

Recent Chinese-language media reports indicate that China’s latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) will be deployed by the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) in early 2018. The …

I/ITSEC 2017: That's a wrap (video)

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I/ITSEC 2017: That's a wrap (video)

30th November 2017

Shephard's training and simulation duo Trevor Nash and Beth Maundrill run through some of the key events that took place at this year's I/ITSEC in Orlando, …

I/ITSEC 2017: The race for T-X enters the final stages

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I/ITSEC 2017: The race for T-X enters the final stages

30th November 2017

The US Air Force is continuing to mull over its options for its next advance and the contract for the TX programme is now expected …

I/ITSEC 2017: US Army trials digital sandbox

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I/ITSEC 2017: US Army trials digital sandbox

30th November 2017

The US Army Research Laboratory continues to advance its Augmented Reality Sandtable (ARES), which is aiming to give soldiers greater battlefield visualisation compared with older …

Second NH90 Sea Lion flies

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Second NH90 Sea Lion flies

30th November 2017

The second prototype of Germany’s NH90 Sea Lion helicopter has completed its maiden flight, Airbus announced on 28 November.  The aircraft flew from the Airbus …

Europe ‘informally’ agrees on new drone rules

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Europe ‘informally’ agrees on new drone rules

30th November 2017

The European Union’s aviation sector looks to have been given a shot in the arm following an ‘informal’ agreement between the European Parliament (EP) and …

I/ITSEC 2017. Thales upgrades Swiss helicopter sims

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I/ITSEC 2017. Thales upgrades Swiss helicopter sims

30th November 2017

Thales has delivered upgrades to simulators used by the Swiss Air Force to train crew on the AS532 Super Puma  and EC635 helicopters, the company announced …

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