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Competition heats up for Canada’s new maritime patrol aircraft

While Boeing’s P-8 Poseidon had been Ottawa’s only option to replace the RCAF’s current anti-submarine warfare aircraft, the recent entry of Bombardier into the fray has both firms jockeying for position.

A-29N Super Tucano

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Embraer expecting first NATO buyer for A-29N Super Tucano this year

Embraer expects to announce a first order for the NATO-optimised A-29N version of its Super Tucano later this year, having demonstrated the light attack turboprop to several alliance members.

Saab 340 AEW Sweden

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Poland seeks purchase of AEW-roled Saab 340s from Sweden

Warsaw is in discussions with Sweden over a potential acquisition of airborne early warning and control system aircraft.

MQ-28

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Boeing’s autonomous fighter jet makes first appearance in USA

The Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat, a collaboration between the American airframer and the Royal Australian Air Force, has arrived in the USA for the first time for unspecified testing.

Black Hornet in  forest

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Primordial Labs demos voice command technology for small UAVs

The developmental system known as Anura could allow military operators to direct unmanned aerial vehicles using voice prompts, rather than having to fly them with a physical control station.

Rq-7b shadow

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US Army advances four designs in new UAV development effort

Four manufacturers of unmanned aerial vehicles have progressed in the US Army Future Tactical Unmanned Aerial System competition to replace the Textron RQ-7B Shadow reconnaissance platform.

MQ-28

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Boeing’s autonomous fighter jet makes first appearance in USA

The Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat, a collaboration between the American airframer and the Royal Australian Air Force, has arrived in the USA for the first time for unspecified testing.

WJ-700 model

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China promotes armed WJ-700, airborne EW kits at Langkawi show

Chinese companies are promoting a range of systems for developing nations, including an armed China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) WJ-700 unmanned air vehicle (UAV) and electronic warfare (EW) kits for helicopters and aircraft.