Tata to build Rafale fuselages in India as Dassault ramps up global production
New Hyderabad facility will host the first overseas Rafale fuselage line, as India looks to bolster its aerospace ecosystem and align with long-term AMCA goals.
Canada’s P-8A aircraft to receive L3Harris surveillance systems
The first P-8A aircraft for the RCAF is expected by 2026. (Photo: Boeing)
The Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) are set to be delivered in 2026 with L3Harris’ WECAM MX-20 enhancing its capabilities to conduct maritime and land intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in regions like the Arctic.
Canada’s P-8A Poseidon MPAs are set to receive an upgrade to its maritime and overland patrol and reconnaissance missions, with L3Harris’ WESCAM MX-20 surveillance systems integration.
L3Harris has signed a contract with the Canadian Commercial Corporation to provide16 WESCAM MX-20 surveillance systems to support the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) P-8A aircraft.
“Integrating our proven technology with the P-8A equips Canada with the most advanced ISR imaging solution,” said Tom Kirkland, VP and general manager - targeting and sensor systems at L3Harris.
“Maritime and national security, including missions in the Arctic, require extremely reliable systems like the WESCAM MX-20 to
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