Su-57 take-off

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Russia begins flight testing ‘Product 177’ engine upgrade for Su-57

Subsidiaries of Russian state-owned manufacturer Rostec have begun flight testing a new turbofan for the Sukhoi Su-57 fighter, which the conglomerate describes as a fifth-generation engine with increased thrust and improved fuel efficiency.

YFQ-48A CCA Northrop Grumman Talon c USAF

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Northrop’s Talon jet receives prototype designation as YFQ-48A

Defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman has secured official US Air Force recognition for its Talon uncrewed jet, receiving the YFQ-48A prototype designation under the Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme as the service expands its autonomous fighter development efforts.

Spain C295-c-Airbus Defence & Space

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Spain confirms order for 18 Airbus C295 tactical transports

Spain has ordered 18 Airbus Defence & Space C295 tactical transports as replacements for fleets of CN235 and C212 aircraft operated by the country’s air force.

Greg fighter sim

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Hanwha Systems wins F-15 cockpit display contract from Boeing

Boeing has selected South Korea’s Hanwha Systems to provide the Eagle Large Area Display for Seoul’s F-15K fleet and the US Air Force’s F-15EX, marking the Korean manufacturer’s first export of digital avionics equipment.

YFQ-48A CCA Northrop Grumman Talon c USAF

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Northrop’s Talon jet receives prototype designation as YFQ-48A

Defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman has secured official US Air Force recognition for its Talon uncrewed jet, receiving the YFQ-48A prototype designation under the Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme as the service expands its autonomous fighter development efforts.

Loyal Wingman-c-Airbus

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‘Loyal wingman’ need drives EDF backing for new small turbofan design studies

A lack of suitable European-built small turbofan engines for ‘loyal wingman’ applications that are also free of export restrictions has pushed the EU to consider funding the development of a new powerplant.

AH-1W Taiwan

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USA approves $11.1bn Taiwan arms package including loitering munitions

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has outlined eight potential defence equipment sales to Taiwan totalling $11.1 billion, including $1.1 billion worth of Anduril loitering munitions and $96 million in spare parts for Bell AH-1W Cobra attack helicopters.

CH-7 take off

Analysis

China reveals first flight of stealthy CH-7 UAV for long-range targeting mission

The tailless uncrewed jet contains several features associated with low-observable aircraft and is believed to play a role in the development of kill chains for the Chinese military.

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