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L3Harris Technologies said flight testing of its Viper Shield electronic warfare suite is progressing, demonstrating the system’s fully digital capabilities using production-representative hardware and software. The testing is designed to validate performance in real-world combat environments and support accelerated delivery to the global F-16 fleet.

L3Harris accelerates Viper Shield flight tests, advancing delivery of digital electronic warfare for F-16 fighters

L3Harris Technologies said flight testing of its Viper Shield electronic warfare suite is progressing, demonstrating the system’s fully digital capabilities using production-representative hardware and software.

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The UK government has committed more than £650 million this week to strengthen and upgrade the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fighter jet fleet, sustaining over 1,500 skilled jobs across the country into the next decade. The investment forms part of the Strategic Defence Review commitment to continue upgrading Typhoon as the backbone of Britain’s air defence.

Britain’s defence ministry details recent contracts supporting Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jet fleet

The UK government has committed more than £650 million this week to strengthen and upgrade the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fighter jet fleet, sustaining over 1,500 skilled jobs across the country into the next decade.

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The United States Department of Defense has awarded aerospace giant Boeing a USD 20 billion contract to develop a new sixth-generation fighter jet under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) programme. The announcement was made by former President Donald Trump during a briefing at the White House on 21 March.

United States: Congress proposes billions more for E-7 Wedgetail and F-47 sixth-generation gighter programs

Congress is considering adding major funding increases for Air Force programs in the fiscal 2026 appropriations bill released on January 20, including $900 million to preserve the E-7 airborne early warning and control aircraft and $500 million for the F-47 Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter.

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