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US Air Force seeks capabilities to improve C3 for aircraft fleet and warfighters

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US Air Force seeks capabilities to improve C3 for aircraft fleet and warfighters

17th March 2026

The USAF published RFIs for enhancing its C3 capabilities after losing, in Operation Epic Fury, four aircraft in non-confrontational, unclear situations that could have been related to command, control and communication failures.

European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

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European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

17th March 2026

European defence firms including Airbus, Helsing, General Atomics and Anduril are accelerating development and testing of collaborative combat aircraft to meet Germany’s loyal wingman requirement, targeting operational deployment by the end of the decade.

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Gilo seeking Chinese JV

9th March 2017

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9th March 2017

Harris Corporation will provide Taiwan with its IP-based Voice Communication System for the 21st Century (VCS21) to support the country's military air defence system, the …

THAAD rushed to South Korea

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THAAD rushed to South Korea

9th March 2017

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Iranian-built helicopter prototype unveiled

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Iranian-built helicopter prototype unveiled

8th March 2017

A prototype of the first Saba-248 utility helicopter, reportedly designed and manufactured in Iran, has been unveiled by the country's defence minister.

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Special ops flock to Flintlock

8th March 2017

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Frasca simulator for RCAF training

8th March 2017

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Heli-Expo 2017: New TrakkaBeam orders

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