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UK E-7 Wedgetail delay down to a “technology issue”, as MoD grapples with slipping timelines

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UK E-7 Wedgetail delay down to a “technology issue”, as MoD grapples with slipping timelines

18th March 2026

The first of three E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, originally ordered in 2019, is now expected to be delivered to the RAF this year after multiple “difficulties”.

Forecast $21.9 billion light attack and trainer opportunities up for grabs as Leonardo lines up M-346

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Forecast $21.9 billion light attack and trainer opportunities up for grabs as Leonardo lines up M-346

18th March 2026

The M-346 stands as a potential contender for various countries facing impending capability gaps due to ageing trainer aircraft, while it could also be selected as a cost-effective light fighter aircraft.

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  • UK E-7 Wedgetail delay down to a “technology issue”, as MoD grapples with slipping timelines

    UK E-7 Wedgetail delay down to a “technology issue”, as MoD grapples with slipping timelines

  • Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

    Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

  • Forecast $21.9 billion light attack and trainer opportunities up for grabs as Leonardo lines up M-346

    Forecast $21.9 billion light attack and trainer opportunities up for grabs as Leonardo lines up M-346

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    US Air Force seeks capabilities to improve C3 for aircraft fleet and warfighters

  • Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

    Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

  • UK E-7 Wedgetail delay down to a “technology issue”, as MoD grapples with slipping timelines

    UK E-7 Wedgetail delay down to a “technology issue”, as MoD grapples with slipping timelines

  • Forecast $21.9 billion light attack and trainer opportunities up for grabs as Leonardo lines up M-346

    Forecast $21.9 billion light attack and trainer opportunities up for grabs as Leonardo lines up M-346

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    European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

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Turkey moves one step closer towards Eurofighter Typhoon purchase

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Turkey moves one step closer towards Eurofighter Typhoon purchase

17th October 2024

Germany, the last country in the programme’s consortium to agree to any potential sale, has now softened its objections as the go-ahead for technical talks has been given.

Steadicopter launches Golden Eagle Heavy Strike RUAS in Washington

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Steadicopter launches Golden Eagle Heavy Strike RUAS in Washington

16th October 2024

Using its platform at AUSA 2024, Steadicopter launched its latest rotary unmanned aerial system (RUAS), having worked alongside partner Rafael on the platform’s payload.

Northrop Grumman shows off new M230 Chain Gun at AUSA

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Northrop Grumman shows off new M230 Chain Gun at AUSA

16th October 2024

The development of a dual-feed version of the 30mm M230 LF Chain Gun could allow for rapid selection between different ammunition types for more versatile battlefield engagement.

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Sikorsky given DARPA fund to install autonomy on US Army Black Hawk

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Sikorsky given DARPA fund to install autonomy on US Army Black Hawk

16th October 2024

The Lockheed Martin company plans to integrate the MATRIX system into the MX helicopter by 2025.

AUSA 2024: Quantum-Systems targets big 2025 with UAS developments

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AUSA 2024: Quantum-Systems targets big 2025 with UAS developments

16th October 2024

Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.

AUSA 2024: Rafael expanding Iron Beam family and launches production of large version

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AUSA 2024: Rafael expanding Iron Beam family and launches production of large version

15th October 2024

Rafael Advanced Defence Systems’ Iron Beam laser for air, UAS and missile defence made its debut at AUSA 2022 and the company is now sweating its investment in the asset to provide protection at different levels.

RTX Raytheon wins $736 million contract to make AIM-9X missiles

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RTX Raytheon wins $736 million contract to make AIM-9X missiles

15th October 2024

Part of a US Navy and US Air Force joint programme, work under this contract will take place across the US up to 2029.

General Atomics’ MQ-9B passes full-scale second lifetime fatigue test

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General Atomics’ MQ-9B passes full-scale second lifetime fatigue test

15th October 2024

The MQ-9B is General Atomics' most advanced remotely piloted aircraft. The fatigue test was the second of three lifetimes of testing for the aircraft, the equivalent of 80,000 hours.

AUSA 2024: Leonardo unveils BriteStorm stand-in jammer payload

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AUSA 2024: Leonardo unveils BriteStorm stand-in jammer payload

14th October 2024

Leonardo’s BriteStorm payload has been designed to be flown forward of aircraft to deceive ground forces.

AUSA 2024: Teledyne FLIR shares milestones and plans while showing SkyPad UAS box

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AUSA 2024: Teledyne FLIR shares milestones and plans while showing SkyPad UAS box

14th October 2024

Teledyne FLIR Cerberus XL CUAS is deployed in Ukraine while its Rogue One recoverable loitering munition is racing through development.

AUSA 2024: General Micro Systems adds four new products to the X9 Spider family

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AUSA 2024: General Micro Systems adds four new products to the X9 Spider family

14th October 2024

The airborne three-domain, the two ground-based and the ¼ ATR OpenVPX-based cross-domain systems were engineered to provide real-time security across multi-domain operations.

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