All articles by Greg Waldron
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NewsElbit to supply helmet display systems for Israeli UH-60s
Elbit Systems will equip the Israeli air force’s Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk fleet with its Helmet Display and Tracking System, enhancing pilot situational awareness in degraded visual conditions including brownout environments.
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NewsUrsa Major unveils multi-domain Havoc hypersonic missile
US propulsion specialist Ursa Major has unveiled Havoc, a liquid-fuelled hypersonic missile designed for multi-domain launch and scaled production, addressing requirements for affordable weapons that can be manufactured in quantity.
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NewsLockheed tests AI-enhanced Combat Identification on F-35 fighter
Lockheed Martin has conducted the first demonstration of tactical artificial intelligence for combat identification on an F-35, with the capability resolving emitter ambiguities and enabling rapid model updates between sorties.
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NewsRolls-Royce completes key tests for B-52J F130 engine
Rolls-Royce has completed altitude and operability testing of the F130 engine at the USAF’s Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Tennessee, validating performance for the B-52J bomber upgrade programme ahead of flight trials.
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NewsBAE demonstrates scalable electronic attack system
BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated a scalable electronic attack capability that can be deployed across multiple aircraft platforms, including large uncrewed systems, in collaboration with the US Air Force.
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NewsGA-ASI MQ-20 conducts teaming demonstration with USAF F-22
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has conducted a manned-unmanned teaming demonstration between its MQ-20 Avenger and a US Air Force (USAF) F-22, while separately advancing long-range standoff weapons integration for the MQ-9B.
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In depthEmbraer, Mahindra plan India MRO for C-390 bid
Embraer and Mahindra Group will establish a maintenance, repair and overhaul capability in India should the C-390 tactical transport win the Indian air force’s Medium Transport Aircraft requirement for 60-80 airlifters to replace aging Antonov An-32s and Ilyushin Il-76s.
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NewsIndonesia, Philippines boost maritime surveillance with twin-turboprops
Indonesia and the Philippines are making progress to improved maritime surveillance capabilities through the acquisition of twin-engined aircraft.
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NewsUS Navy seeks advanced anti-radiation missile for contested environments
The US Navy is seeking industry information on a new Advanced Emission Suppression Missile capable of engaging targets at significant standoff distances, with compatibility across its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and F-35 fleets.
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NewsLockheed wins RAAF C-130J training systems upgrade contract
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a US government contract to deliver advanced training devices and simulator upgrades for the Royal Australian Air Force’s C-130J tactical transport fleet.
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NewsBAE Systems reports record £84 billion backlog on defence demand
BAE Systems has reported a record order backlog of £84 billion for 2025, driven by strong global demand for defence products amid rising security threats, with the Air segment contributing £32.6 billion.
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NewsFrance, India inaugurate H125 line as potential Rafale deal looms
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have inaugurated an Airbus Helicopters H125 assembly line in India, while a joint statement hinted at progress on New Delhi’s requirement for 114 Dassault Rafale fighters under the Make in India initiative.
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NewsBayraktar TB3 conducts live naval strikes from Turkish carrier during exercise
Turkey’s Bayraktar TB3 unmanned air vehicle has successfully conducted live naval strikes from the TCG Anadolu aircraft carrier during NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise in the Baltic Sea, marking a significant milestone in carrier-based UAV operations.
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NewsAH-64 tests proximity-fused ammunition against drones
The US Army has successfully tested new 30mm proximity-fused cannon ammunition aboard the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, enhancing the rotorcraft’s ability to engage unmanned aircraft systems at various ranges during trials at Arizona’s Yuma Proving Ground.
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NewsUSAF demonstrates interoperable autonomy architecture across competing CCAs
The US Air Force has successfully demonstrated its Autonomy Government Reference Architecture on both the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems YFQ-42A and Anduril Industries YFQ-44A collaborative combat aircraft, validating an open-system approach designed to prevent vendor lock-in and accelerate capability deployment.
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NewsIndia approves INR3.6 trillion arms package including Rafales, P-8Is
India’s Defence Acquisition Council has approved INR3.6 trillion ($39.7 billion) in military purchases, including Dassault Aviation Rafale fighters under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft requirement and additional Boeing P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft for the navy.
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NewsVH-92A to assume full presidential transport duties by 2030
The US Marine Corps will retire its VH-3D and VH-60N presidential helicopters by 2030, with HMX-1’s VH-92A fleet expanding to 16 aircraft as the Sikorsky type assumes full Marine One duties.
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NewsUS Marine Corps to retire AV-8B Harrier II in 2026
The US Marine Corps will retire its Boeing AV-8B Harrier II fleet in June 2026, a year earlier than previously planned, as it accelerates transition to the Lockheed Martin F-35B and focuses on aggressive modernisation for future threats.
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NewsUSMC selects GA-ASI YFQ-42A for MUX TACAIR assessment work
The US Marine Corps will use the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) YFQ-42A uncrewed aircraft to help with the development of future air operations.
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NewsBoeing details $266m C-17 flightdeck modernisation contract
Boeing has disclosed details of its US Air Force contract to provide a modernised flight deck for the C-17 strategic transport, incorporating modular open systems architecture to extend the type’s service life through 2075.