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FIA 2026: KAI showcases vision for crewed and uncrewed hybrid fighter formation
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FIA 2026: Boeing cements partnership to pitch T-7 Red Hawk for UK trainer requirement

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FIA 2026: Boeing cements partnership to pitch T-7 Red Hawk for UK trainer requirement

22nd July 2026

BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab have signed a teaming agreement to advance their partnership on a next-generation pilot training offer for the UK, based on the T-7 Red Hawk.

FIA 2026: Leonardo chief balances praise and caution over Germany joining GCAP

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FIA 2026: Leonardo chief balances praise and caution over Germany joining GCAP

22nd July 2026

Lorenzo Mariani’s Farnborough remarks on the prospect of Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme struck a cautious tone, as he welcomed Canada’s arrival as the programme’s first observer nation.

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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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    “No single technology is enough”: why an integrated approach to uncrewed warfare is essential

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    FIA 2026: Vectored thrust boosts Shield AI X-BAT's VTOL capability

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    FIA 2026: Post-Gripen strategy takes shape as Sweden accelerates current fleet

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UK MoD and Hypersonix commit to hypersonic missile deal

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UK MoD and Hypersonix commit to hypersonic missile deal

16th July 2024

Australia’s Hypersonix Launch Systems has signed a deal with the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) to help the UK develop hypersonic missiles for the Hypersonic Technologies and Capability Development Framework (HTCDF) initiative.

F135 engine upgrade completes preliminary design review

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F135 engine upgrade completes preliminary design review

16th July 2024

The Pratt & Whitney F135 engine is an evolution of F119, which powers the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor and features fifth-generation stealth capabilities, as well as advanced prognostics and health management systems.

Boeing looks to expand autonomous aircraft inspection system

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Boeing looks to expand autonomous aircraft inspection system

16th July 2024

Boeing’s aircraft inspection system has been trialled on a range of aircraft and the company has been looking to trial it on more aircraft and ships at sea.

Australia awards contracts for UAS platforms

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Australia awards contracts for UAS platforms

15th July 2024

The orders break new ground for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as they include an order for loitering munitions, the purchase of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and the first order for SkyMantis 2 in the region.

Thales selected for Syracuse satellite communications terminals for French vehicles

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Thales selected for Syracuse satellite communications terminals for French vehicles

15th July 2024

The Syracuse 4B communications satellite, developed by Airbus and Thales Alenia Space, was launched last year, bolstering secure military satellite communications for the French Armed Forces. Thales has now been selected to provide terminal...

More Patriot air and missile defence systems bound for Europe

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More Patriot air and missile defence systems bound for Europe

12th July 2024

The US Army has acquired more than 1,100 launchers of which it has exported at least 200 launchers, while more than 10,000 Patriot missiles have been produced to date.

Can Russian industry maintain a viable air force?

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Can Russian industry maintain a viable air force?

12th July 2024

While sanctions have not crippled Russia’s military-industrial complex as some predicted, its ability to produce modern combat aircraft at a sustainable rate remains uncertain.

Why the US military needs an “innovation intervention”

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Why the US military needs an “innovation intervention”

11th July 2024

Several issues in the Pentagon’s structure and the defence industrial base have been hampering the country's efforts to produce cutting-edge solutions.

The New Battlefield: Space Defence, Emerging Threats, and Strategic Opportunities (Studio)

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The New Battlefield: Space Defence, Emerging Threats, and Strategic Opportunities (Studio)

11th July 2024

The growing importance of space in modern warfare, advancements in satellite technology, and increasing threats from rivals like China and Russia were among the topics of a Eurosatory 2024 panel on military space operations.

BAE Systems to provide radios for South Korean aircraft

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BAE Systems to provide radios for South Korean aircraft

11th July 2024

AN/ARC-232A is a Starfire radio that provides VHF/UHF communications to airborne platforms and the transceiver is software-programmable, allowing for multiple waveform support as well as optional national electronic counter counter-measure ...

Lockheed Martin to work with DARPA on AI effort

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Lockheed Martin to work with DARPA on AI effort

11th July 2024

During the 18-month period of the contract, Lockheed Martin will apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques to create surrogate models of aircraft, sensors, electronic warfare and weapons within dynamic and oper...

US Space Force focuses acquisition efforts on capabilities for contested scenarios

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US Space Force focuses acquisition efforts on capabilities for contested scenarios

10th July 2024

The service plans to invest nearly US$23 billion in procurement and RDT&E efforts over FY2025.

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