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The US Air Force has confirmed that its next-generation B-21 Raider stealth bomber has conducted close-proximity flight tests with a KC-135 tanker, marking a significant milestone in the aircraft’s development programme ahead of planned operational deployment in 2027.
Pratt & Whitney has secured a follow-on contract to supply TJ150 turbojets for Leidos’s AGM-190A air-launched cruise missile, designed for deployment from AC-130J gunships.
Australia has deployed a Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft to the Middle East to provide early detection of Iranian drones and missiles. Canberra will also supply Raytheon AIM-120 air-to-air missiles, whilst emphasising it is not participating in offensive operations against Iran.
Bell’s developmental SPRINT-X aircraft has been designated X-76 after completing its critical design review, clearing the way for construction of a demonstrator that DARPA expects to fly in early 2028.
Syos Aerospace is ready to launch serial production of its SA200 uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), following the conclusion of a five-year development effort.
Robinson Helicopter has unveiled the TurbineTruck – an uncrewed cargo variant of its popular R66 turbine-powered light-single.
The US Central Command has released surveillance footage showing Iranian drone carrier IRIS Shahid Bagheri engulfed in flames following a weapons strike, marking the second attack on the vessel since Operation Epic Fury began on 2 March.
Embraer has partnered with US firm Valkyrie Aero to integrate artificial intelligence into the A-29 Super Tucano, enhancing the light attack turboprop’s counter-drone capabilities through the Gunslinger AI suite.
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