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USAF opens B-52 upgrade to new companies as major programmes fall behind schedule

11th August 2026

The US Air Force is seeking additional contractors to support communications upgrades for the B-52, while multiple Stratofortress modernisation programmes continue to experience delays, cost growth and technical challenges.

Canada reveals first requirements for future long-range air-to-air missile

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Canada reveals first requirements for future long-range air-to-air missile

5th August 2026

Exclusive: Ottawa says its future NORAD interceptor must be highly stealthy, resistant to jamming and capable of engaging threats at very long range, while leaving the competition open to domestic and international suppliers.

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Raytheon expands air missile production and announces successful use of StormBreaker from F-35C

23rd July 2024

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Raytheon notes CUAS laser success and pushes for faster air defence manufacture

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Raytheon notes CUAS laser success and pushes for faster air defence manufacture

22nd July 2024

Raytheon’s Patriot air defence system has been in high demand with orders and commitment coming in from Germany, Romania and Spain.

BAE Tridon MK2 fitted with Chess Dynamics fire control system

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BAE Tridon MK2 fitted with Chess Dynamics fire control system

22nd July 2024

The collaboration between the defence giant and the gunfire control specialist will help deliver a modular anti-drone solution.

US Space Force increases efforts to plug training capabilities gaps

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US Space Force increases efforts to plug training capabilities gaps

22nd July 2024

The service has been seeking simulation and emulation solutions capable of reproducing multiple in-orbit threats.

SkyGuardian remote aircraft gains PT6 E power boost

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SkyGuardian remote aircraft gains PT6 E power boost

22nd July 2024

The SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft has completed a viability flight with the PT6 E engine from Pratt & Whitney.

GCAP model put on show at Farnborough as plans solidify

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GCAP model put on show at Farnborough as plans solidify

22nd July 2024

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MBDA shows Orchestrike swarming missile system progress at Farnborough

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MBDA shows Orchestrike swarming missile system progress at Farnborough

22nd July 2024

MBDA demonstrated Orchestrike, a collaborative combat solution designed to help overcome complex air defence challenges, at Paris Air Show in 2023 and is showing the progress made since then at Farnborough International Airshow.

Boeing applauds imminent E-7A deal and negotiation process

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Boeing applauds imminent E-7A deal and negotiation process

21st July 2024

The US Air Force (USAF) Is looking to replace its E-3 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) with Boeing’s E-7s.

Raytheon’s SM-6 demonstrated with US Army missile defence and C2 systems

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Raytheon’s SM-6 demonstrated with US Army missile defence and C2 systems

19th July 2024

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Hanwha Aerospace to reveal new KF-21 engine prototype at Farnborough

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Hanwha Aerospace to reveal new KF-21 engine prototype at Farnborough

19th July 2024

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace will launch its new engine at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 as it aims to sell it to international customers.

Offsets could be the clincher in Thai fighter competition

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Offsets could be the clincher in Thai fighter competition

19th July 2024

The 'Thai Air Force White Paper 2024', released on 29 February, promised the procurement would take place from FY2025–34, to allow retirement of late-1980s-era F-16s of 102 Squadron based at Korat by 2028.

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