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NewsNorthrop Grumman unveils Lumberjack one-way attack platform
US defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman says its new Lumberjack jet-powered attack platform is ready for service after just over a year of development, representing the emerging category of ‘launched effects’ systems.
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NewsRAAF completes E-7A Wedgetail deployment supporting NATO operations
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has completed deployment of a Boeing E-7A Wedgetail to Poland, where the airborne early warning aircraft supported NATO operations and reportedly helped detect Russian incursions into European airspace.
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NewsL3Harris, IAI team up on light attack aircraft for Israeli air force
Military systems integrator L3Harris has partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to offer a modified Sky Warden light attack aircraft to the Israel air force under a new collaboration agreement.
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NewsGermany signs Tranche 5 contract to field another 20 Eurofighters from 2031
Germany has signed a Tranche 5 production contract to acquire a further batch of 20 Eurofighter combat aircraft, confirming an acquisition plan first announced in mid-2024.
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NewsSweden extends future fighter system study deal with Saab through 2027
Saab has been awarded a contract to continue concept study work on future fighter technology for Sweden, extending an activity which commenced in March 2024.
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NewsDenmark to acquire 16 more F-35As and collaborative combat aircraft
The Danish government intends to significantly boost its acquisition of Lockheed Martin F-35As, targeting an eventual fleet strength of 43 of the fifth-generation type.
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NewsBoeing and Leonardo partner on bid for US Army rotary-wing trainer deal
Boeing will serve as prime contractor for a Flight School Next proposal built around Leonardo’s AW119T light-single helicopter, the companies announced at the Association of the US Army conference.
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AnalysisBoeing reveals Collaborative Transformational Rotorcraft family of autonomous tiltrotors
Boeing’s vertical lift unit has revealed a new autonomous tiltrotor concept designed for military operations, featuring modular variants for both combat and logistics support as the military rotorcraft industry shifts toward uncrewed aircraft.
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NewsSikorsky debuts uncrewed cargo variant of UH-60L Black Hawk
Rotorcraft manufacturer Sikorsky has unveiled an autonomous cargo variant of its UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, designed to repurpose retiring UH-60L airframes for uncrewed logistics operations.
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NewsQatar to permanently station F-15QAs at US base
Qatar and the USA have reached an agreement allowing the Gulf state to permanently station Boeing F-15QA fighters at Mountain Home AFB in Idaho, with Doha constructing its own facility at the base.
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NewsTop Canadian defence officials back F-35 acquisition
Senior Royal Canadian Air Force and defence ministry officials have voiced support for Canada’s planned F-35 acquisition, even as deteriorating Canada-US relations under Donald Trump cast doubt over the full 88-aircraft programme.
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InterviewPratt & Whitney begins assembling XA103 adaptive engine prototype
RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has started fabricating its XA103 prototype under the US Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion programme, incorporating advances in materials, fan technology and control systems for potential sixth-generation fighter applications.
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NewsDassault hails Rafale’s success as 300th example clears production
French airframer Dassault Aviation has marked the completion of its 300th Rafale fighter.
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In depthIndian air chief outlines combat aircraft priorities amid regional tensions
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh discusses indigenous fighter programmes and potential overseas acquisitions following a recent conflict with Pakistan, as India faces growing regional security challenges from China’s expanding stealth fighter capabilities.
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NewsIrish Air Corps receives C295 third tactical transport
Ireland has taken delivery of its third C295 from Airbus, the first in transport configuration, as part of a €300 million fleet modernisation programme that represents the largest single equipment project in Irish Defence Forces history.
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NewsCanada will field initial 16 F-35As, still weighing options for remaining 72 aircraft
Ottawa confirms it will take delivery of 16 Lockheed Martin F-35As already under contract but is reviewing plans for the remaining 72 aircraft originally planned under its fighter modernisation programme.
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NewsSikorsky reveals ‘Nomad’ rotor-blown aircraft, with full-scale demonstrator in ground testing
Sikorsky has revealed the ‘Nomad’ trade name for its family of autonomous rotor-blown wing aircraft, with full-scale testing of the Group 3 variant expected in the coming months as the manufacturer targets US Army reconnaissance requirements.
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NewsRoyal Navy plans ‘loyal wingman’ carrier tests as it pushes ahead with hybrid air wing plan
The UK Royal Navy (RN) hopes to perform a demonstration next year from one of its two Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers of an attritable ‘loyal wingman’-type drone ultimately capable of fulfilling multiple roles, including strike or refuelling missions.
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In depthEmbraer developing options for KC-390 assembly in USA
Brazilian airframer Embraer is developing plans for local assembly of its KC-390 Millennium tanker-transport aircraft as part of a bid to secure a US Air Force contract for the Next Generation Air Refuelling System programme.
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AnalysisUS Navy exploring seawater-to-jet fuel conversion technology
The US Navy is funding research into a process for converting seawater into jet fuel, awarding a $9.4 million contract to Sea Dragon Energy to develop shipboard fuel production systems that could in theory sustain carrier strike group operations indefinitely.