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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

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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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BAE Systems flies Advanced Hawk aircraft

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BAE Systems flies Advanced Hawk aircraft

12th June 2017

BAE Systems has successfully completed the first flight of its Advanced Hawk concept demonstrator aircraft at its facility in Warton, Lancashire, the company announced on 7 …

RAAF signs MMS agreement

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RAAF signs MMS agreement

12th June 2017

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will benefit from a new operations management resource under an agreement with Boeing companies Jeppesen and Tapestry Solutions. The …

ISDEF 2017: Controp expands portfolio

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ISDEF 2017: Controp expands portfolio

10th June 2017

Israel-based Controp has in recent months been showcasing the latest additions to its STAMP family of aircraft payloads at overseas shows, such as AUVSI’s Xponential …

BAE Systems receives DARPA contracts

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BAE Systems receives DARPA contracts

9th June 2017

BAE Systems has received two contracts from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop technology that will enable compact UAS to conduct multiple mission …

US Navy orders deployable P-8A trainers

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US Navy orders deployable P-8A trainers

9th June 2017

Boeing has received a contract to deliver Deployable Mission Readiness Trainers (DMRTs) to the US Navy for its P-8A Poseidon fleet, the company announced on …

Aero, Sikorsky extend UH-60 cockpit contract

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Aero, Sikorsky extend UH-60 cockpit contract

9th June 2017

Czech company Aero Vodochody and Sikorsky have extended their contract on Black Hawk helicopter cockpits, Aero Vodochody announced on 6 June. Under the new contract …

EW Europe: Northrop's RWR nears production

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EW Europe: Northrop's RWR nears production

9th June 2017

The updated AN/APR-39D(V)2 radar warning receiver/electronic warfare management system from Northrop Grumman is starting production. The system would begin full rate production in July and …

Saudi Arabia requests AN/TPQ-53(V) radars

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Saudi Arabia requests AN/TPQ-53(V) radars

9th June 2017

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of AN/TPQ-53(V) radar systems and related support to the government of …

DroneHome latest entry into unmanned infrastructure

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DroneHome latest entry into unmanned infrastructure

9th June 2017

A challenge currently faced by some commercial rotary UAS operators, particularly for longer range pipeline or powerline inspection or large area surveillance, is the need …

BAE integrates MOVINT into GXP software

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BAE integrates MOVINT into GXP software

9th June 2017

BAE Systems has integrated Movement Intelligence (MOVINT) capabilities into its Geospatial eXploitation Product (GXP) software line, the company announced on 5 June. The capabilities, which include …

EU SATCOM agreement on horizon

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EU SATCOM agreement on horizon

9th June 2017

Plans for a pan-European Governmental Satellite Communications (GOVSATCOM) programme could be given the green light this month, enabling pooling and sharing of governmental satellite capacity …

Amidst threats, Seoul eyes defence budget hike

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Amidst threats, Seoul eyes defence budget hike

9th June 2017

South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has requested a record defence budget of KRW43.7 trillion ($38.7 billion) for next year. Although yet to be …

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