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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.

Could CUAS demand open a new market for armed trainer aircraft?

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Could CUAS demand open a new market for armed trainer aircraft?

6th July 2026

As affordable counter-drone solutions become a military priority, repurposing training aircraft could emerge as a credible option to prepare for emergency scenarios.

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BAE Systems grows DI unit with purchase of Eurostep

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BAE Systems grows DI unit with purchase of Eurostep

1st November 2023

BAE Systems and Swedish data sharing company Eurostep have been co-operating on projects for a number of years and the deal will help the development of the UK company’s digital asset management suite PropheSEA.

MBDA's Enforcer missile system gears up for full-scale production for Germany

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MBDA's Enforcer missile system gears up for full-scale production for Germany

31st October 2023

As the Enforcer system awaits approval from the Bundeswehr, the full-rate production has been scheduled to commence before the end of 2023. MBDA has also been exploring various Enforcer variants including an air-launched version.

Kuwait receives four more Eurofighter Typhoons

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Kuwait receives four more Eurofighter Typhoons

31st October 2023

The Kuwait Air Force has taken delivery of four additional fighter jets from a fleet of 28 Tranche 3 Eurofighter Typhoons initially ordered back in 2016.

Kratos wins $16 million Australian UH-60M Black Hawk trainer contract

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Kratos wins $16 million Australian UH-60M Black Hawk trainer contract

31st October 2023

The contract has covered three different UH-60 Black Hawk trainers that will be used by the ADF Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance School in Queensland.

Poland receives first two AW149 helicopters

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Poland receives first two AW149 helicopters

31st October 2023

This acquisition was the result of a signed US$2 billion contract for 32 AW149 helicopters announced in mid-June 2022.

US to build new B61 gravity bomb variant

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US to build new B61 gravity bomb variant

30th October 2023

The new bomb would be deployable from contemporary aircraft and would replace some B61-7s in the existing nuclear stockpile while maintaining a similar yield.

Australia increases Ukraine support and deploys Wedgetail to Germany

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Australia increases Ukraine support and deploys Wedgetail to Germany

30th October 2023

Australia has committed AUD910 million (US$579 million) to Ukraine after increasing its contribution with the provision of more equipment.

Airbus wins UK Skynet 5 military satellite design support contract

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Airbus wins UK Skynet 5 military satellite design support contract

27th October 2023

Airbus will provide post-design services for Skynet 5 as it nears the end of life and the UK heads towards the next generation Skynet 6A satellites.

Norway joins the MH-60 Seahawk fraternity

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Norway joins the MH-60 Seahawk fraternity

27th October 2023

Norway joins five operators of the MH-60 naval helicopter plus Spain, which ordered its first eight MH-60R aircraft earlier this month, and Greece, which is yet to receive its first example.

Bombardier delivers seventh Global 6000 for Battlefield Airborne Communications Node programme

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Bombardier delivers seventh Global 6000 for Battlefield Airborne Communications Node programme

26th October 2023

BACN aircraft serve as high-altitude communications gateways, relaying or bridging voice and data between air and surface forces, surmounting traditional obstacles such as mountains, rough terrain or distance.

Slovakia receives two donated MANTIS air defence systems

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Slovakia receives two donated MANTIS air defence systems

26th October 2023

The MANTIS air defence system has been designed to protect vital structures and was developed to protect the camps where Bundeswehr troops were stationed in Afghanistan.

NATO nears end of multi-tanker air-to-air refuelling exercise in Canary Islands

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NATO nears end of multi-tanker air-to-air refuelling exercise in Canary Islands

26th October 2023

The 9th European Air Refuelling Training began on October 16 from Gando Air Base in Gran Canaria, Spain, and has involved air tankers from France, Italy and Spain.

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