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US Air Force prepares next stage of E-3 Sentry modernisation

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US Air Force prepares next stage of E-3 Sentry modernisation

12th May 2026

The USAF intends to conduct the second phase of the DRAGON programme from FY2026 to FY2030, while the future of the E3 replacement remains unknown.

NATO boosts uncrewed usage and shifts on concept of operations based on lessons learned from Ukraine

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NATO boosts uncrewed usage and shifts on concept of operations based on lessons learned from Ukraine

12th May 2026

The war in Ukraine remains a focus of procurement, concepts of operation, tactics and training for NATO countries. The Crystal Arrow Exercise in Latvia, ongoing until 15 May, is a reflection of this.

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PLA shows off new UCAV, while CH-5 achieves sale to Iraq

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PLA shows off new UCAV, while CH-5 achieves sale to Iraq

27th September 2023

China's aerospace industry continues to develop and sell advanced UAVs both at home and on the international market and has displayed UCAVs at the China Helicopter Exhibition in Tianjin.

Northrop Grumman awarded $705 million contract for USAF’s new strike missile capability

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Northrop Grumman awarded $705 million contract for USAF’s new strike missile capability

26th September 2023

The USAF has selected Northrop Grumman to develop and test the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), a new air-to-ground weapon system, for fifth-generation aircraft and beyond.

Thailand inducts a dozen T-6C Texan II trainer aircraft

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Thailand inducts a dozen T-6C Texan II trainer aircraft

26th September 2023

Thailand's air force can now train pilots on a dozen T-6C Texan II trainers, most of which underwent final assembly in the country.

Orbiting the Future: How New Satellite Technologies are Revolutionising Global Communications

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26th September 2023

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India to add to Su-30MKI fleet with new order

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India to add to Su-30MKI fleet with new order

26th September 2023

India will order a dozen extra Su-30 fighters from Russia, these to be assembled by HAL within India.

Sweden accelerates Gripen E fighter jet delivery

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Sweden accelerates Gripen E fighter jet delivery

26th September 2023

Adjustments to an existing contract aims to facilitate the continued development and operational use of Gripen C/D aircraft beyond 2030, in parallel with the introduction of the Gripen E next-generation fighter.

Argentina seeks AW109 and CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters

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Argentina seeks AW109 and CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters

25th September 2023

The Argentinian Air Force (FAA) and the Argentinian Naval Aviation Command (COAN) are looking for options to upgrade their helicopter fleets.

Indigenous tethered UAVs to join Indian Army

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Indigenous tethered UAVs to join Indian Army

25th September 2023

An Indian company will supply the Indian military with its first ever tethered UAVs.

US Army seeks 'fundamental transformation' to face future threats

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US Army seeks 'fundamental transformation' to face future threats

25th September 2023

‘The army is really undergoing its most fundamental transformation in 40 years. We are moving away from the system that we designed in the 80s’, Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth has claimed,

Leidos to support DoD Joint Staff C2 system under $74 million contract

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Leidos to support DoD Joint Staff C2 system under $74 million contract

22nd September 2023

Leidos has been awarded a five-year, $74 million contract to provide analytical and engineering support for Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) to the US DoD Joint Staff (JS) J6 Joint Assessment Division (JAD).

US assists Philippine Air Force ISR training

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US assists Philippine Air Force ISR training

22nd September 2023

At the request of the Philippine government, the 505th Training Squadron located at Hurlburt Field, Florida sent a team of USAF Air Operations Center Formal Training Unit instructors to Villamor Air Base, Philippines.

UK set to host headquarters for GCAP sixth-generation fighter project, reports suggest

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UK set to host headquarters for GCAP sixth-generation fighter project, reports suggest

22nd September 2023

As discussions about the Global Combat Air Programme's headquarters location continue, Japan may lead the UK-based HQ to maintain programme balance.

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