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US speeds up B61-13 nuclear bomb production as programme moves further ahead of schedule

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US speeds up B61-13 nuclear bomb production as programme moves further ahead of schedule

29th July 2026

The US government plans to accelerate production even further after achieving key B61-13 milestones months ahead of schedule, as the programme advances amid growing US-China strategic competition.

FIA 2026: Bell highlights MOSA-driven growth path for MV-75 Cheyenne

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FIA 2026: Bell highlights MOSA-driven growth path for MV-75 Cheyenne

29th July 2026

Bell Flight’s modular open-systems approach for the US Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne could open doors for international allies and suppliers once locked out by closed rotorcraft architectures.

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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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Paris Air Show: T-100 on top form (video)

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Paris Air Show: T-100 on top form (video)

23rd June 2017

Of all the companies present at this year's Paris Air Show, Leonardo was the only one to bring its offering for the US Air Force's …

Paris Air Show: Kenya close to ‘Longsword’ contract

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Paris Air Show: Kenya close to ‘Longsword’ contract

23rd June 2017

L3 Technologies expects to receive a contract to supply 12 new AT-802L ‘Longsword’ light-attack aircraft to Kenya later this year, after an FMS case was …

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Thales to form Indian joint venture

23rd June 2017

India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative has chalked up a new success, with Thales and Reliance Defence Limited announcing their intent to form an Indian Joint …

ViaSat wins STT contract for Apache

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ViaSat wins STT contract for Apache

23rd June 2017

ViaSat has received a multi-year contract from Boeing for the production of the KOR-24A Link 16 terminal for the US Army's AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters, …

Paris Air Show: TAI bullish about future prospects

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Paris Air Show: TAI bullish about future prospects

23rd June 2017

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is ambitious about expanding its current portfolio of rotorcraft for the domestic and international market. Currently manufacturers of the T129 Atak and …

Safran, TAI to support Thai heli engines

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Safran, TAI to support Thai heli engines

23rd June 2017

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) to support helicopter engines operated by the Thai armed forces, the …

Paris Air Show: Experts focus on Korean border

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Paris Air Show: Experts focus on Korean border

23rd June 2017

Autonomous Device Experts is putting forward the Vivace UAS and Pathfinder seismic detection sensor for possible use by South Korea along sensitive border areas. The …

Paris Air Show: Hot off the press (video)

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Paris Air Show: Hot off the press (video)

23rd June 2017

Despite this year's Paris Air Show being a scorcher, with temperatures unseasonably high, the Shephard team worked to provide all the aviation news from the …

Ka-226T helicopter JV registered in India

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Ka-226T helicopter JV registered in India

23rd June 2017

Russian Helicopters and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have registered a joint venture (JV) for the production of Ka-226T light helicopters in India, Russian Helicopters announced …

Rolls-Royce opens defence SDC in UK

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Rolls-Royce opens defence SDC in UK

22nd June 2017

Rolls-Royce has opened a new service delivery centre (SDC) at Royal Air Force Lossiemouth in Scotland, the company announced on 19 June. Established in partnership …

Paris Air Show: Additional payload requirement for MEUAS III

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Paris Air Show: Additional payload requirement for MEUAS III

22nd June 2017

The NAVAIR and MEUSS III awards announced recently, which will enable Textron Systems to put itself forward for future UAS-based tasking orders, has been met positively …

Arriel 2L2 makes first ground run

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Arriel 2L2 makes first ground run

22nd June 2017

The engine that will power South Korea’s Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) has made its first ground run, Safran announced on 20 June. The Arriel 2L2 …

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