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Air Warfare
Industry makes strides on CCA programme as USAF makes nearly $1 billion funding request
21st April 2026
Anduril’s YFQ-44A has successfully undergone USAF experimental testing for Increment 1, while an engine has officially been selected for Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A – a potential candidate for Increment 2 of the air force’s CCA programme.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force to add new capabilities to its in-service and future T-7A fleet
13th July 2026
As the T-7A programme recovers from delays and rising costs, the USAF is signalling new opportunities in anti-jamming GPS, collision avoidance, advanced flight controls and pilot interface improvements.
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Air Warfare
USAF plans major CCA expansion with new suppliers and billions in funding
11th June 2026
US Air Force leaders say open architecture and broader industry participation will help deliver affordable autonomous wingmen capable of overwhelming future adversaries.
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Air Warfare
USAF eyes sensor and weapon upgrades as MH-139A Grey Wolf achieves IOC
9th September 2026
The Grey Wolf has entered operational service nearly three years later than originally planned, while new sustainment contracts indicate that some UH-1Ns could remain supported until 2031.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force unveils new details of Next Generation Airlift aircraft to replace C-17 and C-5
6th July 2026
New planning documents reveal how the service is defining the aircraft expected to succeed the C-17 and C-5, including its initial requirements and procurement roadmap.
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Naval Warfare
Australia’s Mogami-class frigates to feature RTX SeaRAM defence system
11th May 2026
Under a contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Raytheon will provide SeaRAM launchers, blast test vehicles and technical services for the Royal Australian Navy’s Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate programme.
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Air Warfare
USAF’s T-7A Red Hawk programme progresses with low-rate production to start in 2026
7th May 2026
The T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer for the US Air Force reaching Milestone C is the first step towards production for the first batch of 14 aircraft, with training expected to start by 2028.
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Air Warfare
Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?
16th June 2026
In a recent report, the GAO warns that delays, availability issues and operational pressure could create gaps in the USAF refuelling inventory while the branch transitions to the KC-46 Pegasus.
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Land Warfare
The C-UAS challenge: Finding the threat before it finds you
18th May 2026
How Teledyne FLIR Defense C-UAS solutions – and sensors optimized for third-party systems integrators – deliver early drone detection and decision advantage for UAS threat response
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Air Warfare
June drone digest: Landmark CCA contract and deep-strike capability flourishes at Eurosatory
29th June 2026
June 2026 saw the landmark acquisition of the first fighter-type Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), while the month also hosted Eurosatory, which showcased deep-strike capabilities and production deals with the civilian industry.
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Air Warfare
AI-controlled F-16s advance towards autonomous multi-aircraft operations in US
19th August 2026
The US plans to progressively expand VENOM/AIR testing from single-aircraft flights to multi-platform autonomous operations over the next 12–24 months, generating data that could support future US military AI programmes, including Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
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Land Warfare
Thales Storm 2 counter-drone system being evaluated by potential customers
13th March 2026
The attack drone threat from first-person view uncrewed aerial systems has been highlighted by recent conflicts and Thales has adapted its Storm 2 counter-improvised explosive device jammer to provide protection.
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Air Warfare
US Navy to start the next phase of E-2D Block II modernisation in FY2028
21st July 2026
NAVAIR plans to award a five-year retrofit contract to a broader transition of the carrier-based airborne early warning fleet to the AHE configuration.
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Air Warfare
Anduril marks new milestones with YFQ-44A flight tests as USAF plans further demos
4th March 2026
A production decision on Increment 1 of the CCA Programme is due to be made by the end of the year, with further demonstrations building on F-22 Raptor and MQ-20 Avenger teaming flight tests.
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Air Warfare
How detection-led C-UAS solutions are transforming drone defense
23rd March 2026
Modern C-UAS solutions must detect threats early, integrate layered sensors, and deliver fast, scalable, adaptable defense against evolving drones.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Hybrid effector systems
US Air Force Air Base Defence Missile Defence [US]
Background The US Air Force's (USAF) Air Base Air Defence Missile Defence (ABAD MD) programme is part of the Air Force Physical Security System and sits ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
MD 530F -Kenya
Crew transition training took place at the MD Helicopters headquarters in Mesa, Arizona, with field service support, armament, and gunnery training scheduled to occur at ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Joint Maritime Multi-Mission System (J3MS)/SIGINT Ship [Italy]
The Italian Navy is now conducting de-risk studies to replace Elettra with a new Joint Maritime Multi-Mission System (J3MS) ship. The vessel will feature a ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Joint Maritime Multi-Mission System (J3MS)/SIGINT Ship [Italy]
The Italian Navy is now conducting de-risk studies to replace Elettra with a new Joint Maritime Multi-Mission System (J3MS) ship. The vessel will feature a ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Joint Maritime Multi-Mission System (J3MS)/SIGINT Ship (1) [Italy]
The Italian Navy is now conducting de-risk studies to replace Elettra with a new Joint Maritime Multi-Mission System (J3MS) ship. The vessel will feature a ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Joint Maritime Multi-Mission System (J3MS)/SIGINT Ship (1) [Italy]
The Italian Navy is now conducting de-risk studies to replace Elettra with a new Joint Maritime Multi-Mission System (J3MS) ship. The vessel will feature a ...
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Military UAS - MALE
MQ-9A Reaper [USAF]
Background First order Following a development that began in 1998, in October 2002, the USAF ordered the first four MQ-9s of the production series. In ...
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Military UAS - mini
RQ-20B Puma [USAF]
Background Requirement According to Trace Stevenson, the AeroVironment (AV) Vice President and product line general manager, the USAF Security Forces required a small UAV to ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
Bell 407GX [Iraq]
Programme Background Between 2009 and 2015 Iraq was supplied with at 26 Bell 407s as part of the reconstruction of the Iraqi Air Force. The ...
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MPVs - 4x4
JLTV (USAF) (Batch 1) [USA]
Baclground As of November 2020, the US DoD had signed 14 contracts with Oshkosh Defense covering the delivery of approximately 17,731 JLTVs to all branches ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | SU-30MKI [India]
In December 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence awarded state-owned manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) a contract worth $1.5 billion (135 billion rupee) for twelve ...
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Data links
Data links | SU-30MKI [India]
In December 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence awarded state-owned manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) a contract worth $1.5 billion (135 billion rupee) for twelve ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | SU-30MKI [India]
In December 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence awarded state-owned manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) a contract worth $1.5 billion (135 billion rupee) for twelve ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | SU-30MKI [India]
In December 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence awarded state-owned manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) a contract worth $1.5 billion (135 billion rupee) for twelve ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | SU-30MKI [India]
In December 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence awarded state-owned manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) a contract worth $1.5 billion (135 billion rupee) for twelve ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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ISR/special mission
RF-4C
The RF-4C is a tactical reconnaissance aircraft developed based on the F-4 Phantom II by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) to meet the requirements of the USAF ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-4 Phantom II family
The F-4 Phantom II is a two-seat multirole fighter developed originally by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) to meet USN interceptor requirements. It soon became a unified ...
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EW test systems
CEESIM
The Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulator (CEESIM) family of simulators is designed for use in development, T&E;, maintenance and training support of airborne, land, shipboard and ...
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Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar
SurSAR
The Surveillance Synthetic Aperture Radar (SurSAR) is a coherent surveillance and imaging radar developed by Array Systems Computing in Canada. It is derived from UPD-8/9 systems ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS)
The F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS) is an integrated defence system manufactured by Northrop Grumman. It is designed for the F-15, F-15K and F-15E ...
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Air: air combat simulators
SECT
The Simulator for Electronic Combat Training (SECT) is a device that blends high-fidelity equipment, environmental and EW simulation with a computer-based training engine, auto-evaluation and scoring ...
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Data links
MIDS LVT-3 FDL
For the MIDS LVT-3 Fighter Data Link (FDL) the USAF sought lower volume and cost than Class 1 and 2 JTIDS. The contract was awarded ...
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Land: battle management systems
C4I Connect
C4I Connect is a voice communications system for battlefield C2. It is a large-scale, divisional/regional system that manages voice sessions in the tactical battle area, ...
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Air: mission management systems
9Air C4I
9Air C4I provides an air C2 capability ranging from air operations level to real-time execution in a mobile environment. It is a net-centric system that ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
AN/ALR-94
BAE Systems’ AN/ALR-94 electronic countermeasures (ECM) system forms a key part of the self-protection suite of the US Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor combat ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers
AN/ALR-56C
The AN/ALR-56C is a radar warning receiver manufactured by BAE Systems. It is designed to share data regarding radar threats with the aircraft's BAE Systems' ...
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Bomber
B-2 Spirit
The B-2 Spirit is a multirole stealth bomber manufactured by Northrop Grumman for the USAF. The Spirit is a flying wing aircraft, meaning that it ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming
AN/ALQ-165 ASPJ
Northrop Grumman’s AN/ALQ-165(V) Airborne Self Protection Jammer (ASPJ) is a widely used radar jammer and is deployed on an array of combat aircraft. The system ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
RF-7800W
The RF-7800W-OU440 high-capacity LoS radio has an IP design that operates from 4.4-5GHz. This provides connectivity at distances over 50km and extending WANs and LANs ...
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Air: mission management systems
DACCS
Divisional Artillery Command and Control System (DACCS) integrates division artillery C4I with battalion C4I, making fire control an integral part of the C4I distribution network. ...
