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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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Paris Air Show: KC-390 preps for IOC (video)

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Paris Air Show: KC-390 preps for IOC (video)

22nd June 2017

Embraer’s KC-390 transport aircraft is on track to achieve initial operating capability (IOC) later this year, with the aircraft recently completing armoured vehicle and cargo loading qualifications. …

South Korea documents alien intruder

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South Korea documents alien intruder

22nd June 2017

South Korea has confirmed that a small UAV located in its territory on 8 June was definitely from its northern neighbour after a crash cut …

RADA tests OTM capabilities of tactical radars

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RADA tests OTM capabilities of tactical radars

22nd June 2017

RADA Electronic Industries has successfully completed testing the on-the-move (OTM) capabilities of its tactical radars, the company announced on 15 June.The testing concerns the newly integrated …

Paris Air Show: UK leads the way in synthetic wrap

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Paris Air Show: UK leads the way in synthetic wrap

22nd June 2017

Following the award of a $35 million Area Weapons Effects Simulation (AWES) upgrade contract to Cubic Global Defense earlier this year by the UK MOD, …

MBDA seeks munition revolution

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MBDA seeks munition revolution

22nd June 2017

European missile house MBDA has unveiled a new family of gliding smart munitions, but officials played down suggestions it could compete as a Small Diameter …

Paris Air Show: F-35 makes its debut (video)

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Paris Air Show: F-35 makes its debut (video)

21st June 2017

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II made its Paris Air Show debut and first flight demonstration to the public at Le Bourget.  Alan Norman, chief test …

Paris Air Show: CAE sets a record

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Paris Air Show: CAE sets a record

21st June 2017

On 31 May, CAE released its end of year financial results. By any standard, the results were significant and saw a record breaking CAD$7.5 billion …

Paris Air Show: Sikorsky on track with CH-53K

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Paris Air Show: Sikorsky on track with CH-53K

21st June 2017

As Sikorsky’s CH-53K King Stallion enters production, company officials are confident that the US Marine Corps (USMC) Heavy Lift Replacement Programme is on track. With initial …

Paris Air Show: EMSA signs off on UAS capabilities

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Paris Air Show: EMSA signs off on UAS capabilities

21st June 2017

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) was named in two deals this week for fixed-wing and VTOL unmanned systems that will be used to provide …

Boeing to continue P-8I support

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Boeing to continue P-8I support

21st June 2017

Boeing has received a three-year contract to continue its support for the Indian Navy's fleet of P-8I maritime patrol aircraft, the company announced on 19 June. …

Paris Air Show: Eye of the Tiger (video)

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Paris Air Show: Eye of the Tiger (video)

21st June 2017

The French Tiger attack helicopter is a prominent addition to this year's Paris Air Show, with models taking part in both the static displays and …

Nepal orders single CN235

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Nepal orders single CN235

21st June 2017

PT Dirgantara (PTDI), the Indonesian aerospace company, has sold its first transport aircraft to Nepal in a deal for a solitary CN235-220M that was signed …

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