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August 6, 2026
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Northrop, Boeing Demo MQ-4C and P-8 Teaming

Northrop Grumman and Boeing have demonstrated automated crewed-uncrewed teaming between the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft and the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. During the jointly funded demonstration, the two...

August 5, 2026
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B-52 modernization faces fresh GAO review

The Government Accountability Office has identified serious concerns surrounding the US Air Force’s ambitious B-52 Stratofortress modernization program, valued at approximately $21 billion. The assessment found that ten of...

August 1, 2026
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Mirage 2000: Inside France’s Iconic Fighter

Australia Conducts Live-Fire Test of Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense SystemAustralia has conducted a live-fire demonstration of its developmental Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense system, testing how its major components operate...

July 27, 2026
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StandardAero to Provide UK-Based Engine Support for New Medium Helicopter Fleet

GE Aerospace has partnered with StandardAero to support the production and long-term sustainment of CT7-2E1 engines for the UK Armed Forces’ New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program. The collaboration follows...

July 25, 2026
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New partnership targets next-gen vertical lift

Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines are strengthening their long-standing partnership by exploring advanced propulsion technologies that will power the future of vertical lift aviation. The collaboration seeks to accelerate...

July 24, 2026
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UK boosts next-generation combat air development

July 24, 2026
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$1.2B deal adds three E-2D Hawkeye aircraft

Northrop Grumman will deliver three additional E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II aircraft to the US Navy as part of its continuing effort to modernize carrier-based airborne surveillance capabilities. Often...

July 23, 2026
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Canada expands Gripen sustainment capability

GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace are preparing to establish a Canadian engine support capability that could support future Gripen E fighter operations.The planned maintenance facility would allow Canada to...

July 22, 2026
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USAF expands AI-driven maintenance support

The US Air Force is using artificial intelligence to transform aircraft maintenance through MetroStar Systems’ Iris platform, which is being introduced at Travis Air Force Base.Designed to support aircraft...

July 22, 2026
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H125 helicopter excels in extreme environments

The Airbus H125 remains a trusted light helicopter platform for defense forces operating in mountainous and difficult environments.Its ability to operate in high-altitude regions allows commanders to conduct missions...