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September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

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September crewed air review: established platforms retain their grip on the market

30th September 2026

With many next-generation capabilities still years from operational readiness, several of the month’s largest developments demonstrated that governments remain willing to invest heavily in aircraft with proven capabilities and established support networks.

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.

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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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Boeing secures $271 million to advance modernisation of US Special Operations' MH-47G Chinook

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Boeing secures $271 million to advance modernisation of US Special Operations' MH-47G Chinook

11th December 2023

Boeing has clinched a major contract modification to further its backing of the US Special Operations Command’s MH-47G Chinook aircraft modernisation effort.

Lockheed rolls out first Belgian F-35 but software hitch delays homecoming

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Lockheed rolls out first Belgian F-35 but software hitch delays homecoming

11th December 2023

Lockheed Martin has unveiled Belgium’s inaugural F-35, however, Technology Refresher 3 (TR-3) software setbacks have kept the fighter in the US which has impacted deployment and training plans.

A full year of continuing resolutions would be ‘devastating’ for defence plans, warns US senator

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A full year of continuing resolutions would be ‘devastating’ for defence plans, warns US senator

8th December 2023

The chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations alerted that a full year of continuing resolutions would force the Pentagon to freeze 330 new programmes including the B-21 stealth bomber, C3BM developments and shipbuilding projects.

US Navy expects to complete delivery of VAMPIRE CUAS to Ukraine this month

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US Navy expects to complete delivery of VAMPIRE CUAS to Ukraine this month

8th December 2023

As the Ukraine continues to battle against Russia’s use of UAS in a range of sizes, the VAMPIRE CUAS will be used against higher-tier UAVs with the inclusion of a fuzed warhead.

Apache AH-64E fires Spike long-range missiles

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Apache AH-64E fires Spike long-range missiles

8th December 2023

The Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Spike, a multi-purpose EO missile system, can attack targets at ranges up to 25km and has been test-fired from an Apache AH-64E attack helicopter.

Taiwan completes F-16 upgrade programme as delivery timeline of new jets remains in doubt

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Taiwan completes F-16 upgrade programme as delivery timeline of new jets remains in doubt

7th December 2023

The Taiwanese air force has completed its six-year-long F-16 upgrade programme as the country awaits delivery of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets.

Embraer C-390 triumphs in South Korea's transport aircraft competition

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Embraer C-390 triumphs in South Korea's transport aircraft competition

5th December 2023

Embraer's C-390 Millennium has secured a contract with South Korea, outperforming industry rivals such as Lockheed Martin and Airbus, marking a pivotal moment as the nation is set to become the first C-390 customer in Asia.

Irish C295 MPAs fitted with Viasat SATCOM terminals

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Irish C295 MPAs fitted with Viasat SATCOM terminals

5th December 2023

The terminals enable secure, reliable satellite connectivity and support a range of command, control and communication needs for the C295 aircraft, which have roles in maritime patrol, tactical transport, special operations and medical evac...

South Korea orders F-35 fighter munitions

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South Korea orders F-35 fighter munitions

5th December 2023

The US has greenlit a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to South Korea, entailing a package of F-35 ammunition valued at around $271 million.

UK watchdog reveals $22 billion hole in military equipment plan

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UK watchdog reveals $22 billion hole in military equipment plan

4th December 2023

The UK National Audit Office (NAO) has delivered a scathing evaluation of the MoD's Equipment Plan for 2023–33, revealing a nearly £17 billion 'blackhole' in the budget.

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