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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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Australia selects Raytheon for GBAD

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Australia selects Raytheon for GBAD

10th April 2017

Raytheon Australia was announced as sole supplier for Australia's short-range ground-based air defence (GBAD) requirement under Project Land 19 Phase 7B on 10 April.Defence Minister …

Searchmaster ready for delivery

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Searchmaster ready for delivery

10th April 2017

Thales' Searchmaster radar has been declared ready for delivery to its first export customer, the company announced on 5 April.Searchmaster was first selected in 2014 …

Taiwan air force grabs 15 UH-60Ms from army

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Taiwan air force grabs 15 UH-60Ms from army

10th April 2017

The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) will replace its Sikorsky S-70C Bluehawk fleet with UH-60M Black Hawks beginning in December, the Ministry of National …

​Gulf SOF operators refine tactics

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​Gulf SOF operators refine tactics

9th April 2017

Special operations forces from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) coalition continue to refine their approach to counter-terrorism (CT) and counter-insurgency (COIN) missions as part …

AEHF-6 satellite to feature 3-D printed part

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AEHF-6 satellite to feature 3-D printed part

7th April 2017

Lockheed Martin will integrate a 3-D printed part on the US Air Force's (USAF's) sixth Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF 6) satellite, the company announced …

LAAD 2017: Show highlights (video)

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LAAD 2017: Show highlights (video)

7th April 2017

The Shephard Media team talk through highlights of this week's show and discuss the region's economic problems that have implicated the progress of current and …

Thales, PT Len extend MoU

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Thales, PT Len extend MoU

7th April 2017

Thales' Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia's PT Len has been extended to include cooperation in combat management systems (CMS) in the country.The MoU was …

LAAD 2017: Amazon-watch services on offer

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LAAD 2017: Amazon-watch services on offer

7th April 2017

The Brazilian military has an acute need for more observation systems to watch its extensive Amazon border region.The Brazilian Air Force has released a tender …

LAAD 2017: Gripen incoming

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LAAD 2017: Gripen incoming

6th April 2017

The first flight of the Brazilian Air Force's new Gripen E fighter will take place in the second quarter of 2017.Mikael Franzen, DG of Gripen …

LAAD 2017: Leonardo looks to further South American footprint

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LAAD 2017: Leonardo looks to further South American footprint

6th April 2017

Leonardo Helicopters noted that although the market remains slow in South America, the company is confident in its sales growth, pointing to the sale of …

SOFINS: ​Airbus DS details A400M milestones

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SOFINS: ​Airbus DS details A400M milestones

6th April 2017

Airbus Defence and Space used the recent SOFINS exhibition to detail the latest achievements of its A400M aircraft and the fact the tactical transporter is …

 SAS 2017: USCG envisions UAS blend

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SAS 2017: USCG envisions UAS blend

6th April 2017

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has made no secret of its interest in small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) for shipboard operations aboard its new …

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