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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.

September drone digest: attrition-tolerant aircraft pitched to replace the Reaper

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September drone digest: attrition-tolerant aircraft pitched to replace the Reaper

30th September 2026

The loss of many MQ-9 Reapers during the 2026 Iran War has underscored the risks of sending relatively expensive UAVs into contested airspace. In September, new contenders to replace the Reaper emerged, championing cheaper, modular aircraft designs for mass production and inevitable attrition.

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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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Israel cleared for $20 billion in arms packages

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Israel cleared for $20 billion in arms packages

14th August 2024

Israel’s requests reflect the high demands of its military and on its local production capability as it continues with its operations in Gaza and against others in the region.

Contract signed for delayed US Air Force E-7A deal

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Contract signed for delayed US Air Force E-7A deal

14th August 2024

The UK and US have ordered the Boeing 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system which is already operated by Australia (E-7 Wedgetail), South Korea (Peace Eye) and Turkey (Peace Eagle).

Serco receives contract extension for Royal Navy helicopter support

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Serco receives contract extension for Royal Navy helicopter support

13th August 2024

The contract will deliver aircraft engineering support to the UK Royal Navy’s (RN’s) Merlin Helicopter Force and Wildcat Helicopter Force based out of RNAS Culdrose and RNAS Yeovilton respectively.

HII contracted to support USAF aircraft systems

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HII contracted to support USAF aircraft systems

13th August 2024

The deal runs over five years and is for the support of US and partner country fighter and bomber weapons systems and subsystems.

Uncrewed defence systems set to hyperscale with launch of Arsenal platform

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Uncrewed defence systems set to hyperscale with launch of Arsenal platform

12th August 2024

The new system to scale the production of uncrewed defence systems will include its own manufacturing plant, the Arsenal-1.

More Orbiter 3 UAS ordered for NATO country

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More Orbiter 3 UAS ordered for NATO country

12th August 2024

The company did not disclose contract details on the Orbiter 3 UAS order but noted it was for a NATO country which operates systems from within the Orbiter family.

AUKUS nations test AI-enabled UAV that destroys ground targets

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AUKUS nations test AI-enabled UAV that destroys ground targets

12th August 2024

Australia, the US and the UK have been collaborating on the AI aerial vehicle.

Regent’s Viceroy seaglider prepares for trials

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Regent’s Viceroy seaglider prepares for trials

9th August 2024

A US-based company has been preparing to test its full-scale prototype by late 2024 with potential for defence applications including intelligence, surveillance and rapid deployment in contested environments.

New Zealand accepts first C-130J

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New Zealand accepts first C-130J

9th August 2024

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) will operate a total of five Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transport aircraft.

UK begins latest round of negotiations on defence exports to Ukraine

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UK begins latest round of negotiations on defence exports to Ukraine

9th August 2024

Ministers from both country’s governments have met to ease the procurement pathway following the signing of a new treaty by both parties.

Northrop Grumman signs South Korean laser mine detection deal

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Northrop Grumman signs South Korean laser mine detection deal

9th August 2024

Genohco will team up with Northrop Grumman to work on South Korea’s helicopter-based laser mine detection programme.

Long-range strike: US announces European hypersonic missile deployment

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Long-range strike: US announces European hypersonic missile deployment

8th August 2024

The US plans to deploy a suite of long-range precision strike missiles, including developmental hypersonics, to counter the advanced precision strike systems of Russia and China. It will form part of the US Army’s Multi Domain Task Force (M...

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