The aircraft is designed to boost the combat power and survivability of current and next-generation attack and assault aircraft.
Rolls-Royce, Avio Aero and IHI Corporation have moved closer to ground-testing the engine demonstrator for the Global Combat Air Programme.
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has completed demonstration testing of its additively manufactured TJ150 engine.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has completed weapons testing for the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft.
For MQ-9B, the missile integration would expand the aircraft’s mission set beyond surveillance and multi-domain operations.
Leonardo will use the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow to set out its multi-domain defence and aerospace strategy.
Bombardier said its Global 8000 business jet set a new speed record between Los Angeles and Farnborough, UK.
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a multi-year support contract with Boeing Defence UK. The deal covers Royal Air Force P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail aircraft.
The UK does not plan a mid-life upgrade for its Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles, according to information obtained from the British defence ministry.
The Royal Air Force has launched StormFighter, a new Collaborative Combat Aircraft program for uncrewed combat drones.
The Israeli company will focus on precision strike, airborne intelligence, communications, cyber, satellites, air defence and counter-UAS capabilities.
Canada has opened the door to a possible role in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the sixth-generation fighter effort led by the UK, Italy and Japan.
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