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September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

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September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

30th September 2026

With many next-generation capabilities still years from operational readiness, several of the month’s largest developments demonstrated that governments remain willing to invest heavily in aircraft with proven capabilities and established support networks.

Will the US Navy F/A-XX and the USAF F-47 compete for production capacities?

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Will the US Navy F/A-XX and the USAF F-47 compete for production capacities?

30th September 2026

The two sixth-generation fighter programmes could battle for engineering talent and production lines before deliveries begin, testing Boeing’s industrial expansion plans.

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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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Exercise Fire Blade 2017 concludes

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Exercise Fire Blade 2017 concludes

25th May 2017

The European Defence Agency's (EDA's) exercise Fire Blade 2017, hosted by the Hungarian defence forces, has concluded, the agency announced on 22 May. Conducted at Papa Airbase …

S-100 completes flight trials in Norway

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S-100 completes flight trials in Norway

25th May 2017

Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 UAS has completed a series of flight trials at Andøya Test Center (ATC) in Norway, the company announced on 23 May. The …

HAL’s second LUH prototype takes off

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HAL’s second LUH prototype takes off

25th May 2017

The second prototype (PT-2) of Hindustan Aeronautics’ (HAL) Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) has successfully completed its first flight at the company’s facility in Bengaluru, HAL …

ASTI supports USMC training exercise

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ASTI supports USMC training exercise

24th May 2017

The US Marine Corps (USMC) used Advanced Simulation Technology Inc's (ASTI's) Voisus radio over IP (RoIP) communications systems in support of the Marine Air Control Group …

Commonality key for USN

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Commonality key for USN

24th May 2017

The US Navy could be using a common control system (CCS) for its unmanned assets as early as the mid-2020s. Speaking at an Unmanned Systems …

Indonesia's AH-64E getting service ready

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Indonesia's AH-64E getting service ready

24th May 2017

The Indonesian Army Aviation unit’s first Boeing AH-64E Guardian is now conducting test flights in the US, according to images distributed widely on social media. …

Peruvian Air Force receives aviation equipment

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Peruvian Air Force receives aviation equipment

23rd May 2017

Russian Helicopters has delivered aviation components to the Peruvian Air Force for its Mi-8/17 and Mi-24/35helicopters, the company announced on 19 May. The aviation equipment …

LAIRCM support facility opens in Australia

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LAIRCM support facility opens in Australia

23rd May 2017

Northrop Grumman has established a new facility at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Edinburgh base in South Australia to provide in-country support services for …

​Brazilian Navy details Super Cougar delivery

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​Brazilian Navy details Super Cougar delivery

23rd May 2017

The Brazilian Navy has received seven H225M in UH-15 configuration from Airbus Helicopters subsidiary Helibras, with the first of two UH-15A CSAR aircraft to be delivered this year out …

SOFIC 2017: SOCOM's thirst for vertical lift (video)

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SOFIC 2017: SOCOM's thirst for vertical lift (video)

22nd May 2017

Special operations missions are often dependent on rotary wing capabilities, allowing operators to be moved into assault positions with speed and precision, while also enabling …

SOFIC 2017: SOCOM's fixed-wing refresh (video)

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SOFIC 2017: SOCOM's fixed-wing refresh (video)

22nd May 2017

US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is currently undertaking a comprehensive recapitalisation of its fixed wing assets, mainly in the form of the new MC-130J and …

Z-19E undertakes maiden flight

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Z-19E undertakes maiden flight

22nd May 2017

China’s Z-19E armed helicopter has successfully completed its maiden flight in Harbin in northeast China's Heilongjiang province, the China Ministry of National Defense announced on …

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