Aviation

The UK’s first full-size autonomous helicopter, produced by Leonardo, has taken flight for the first time from the National Drone Hub facility at Predannack Airfield. The Proteus, developed by Leonardo from the civilian AW09 helicopter,…
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South Korea confirms the completion of the KF-21 Boramae flight test program after 1,600 sorties, paving the way for ROKAF deliveries and Block 2 development. South Korea’s indigenous KF-21 Boramae (Korean for “Hawk”) fighter has reached…
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Lockheed Martin completed the first flight test of its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) design as part of the competition for the FIM-92 missile’s replacement. Lockheed Martin has announced on Jan. 13, 2026, the first test…
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Multi-Static Active Coherent sonobuoys allow the MQ-9B to better detect submarines over large areas with fewer buoys than DIFAR and DICASS. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced on Jan. 13, 2026, a demonstration…
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The U.S. Army’s MV-75 tiltrotor is advancing rapidly toward the delivery to operational units, now expected well before the original plans. The U.S. Army’s next-generation tiltrotor assault aircraft, the Bell MV-75, is rapidly…
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Lockheed Martin, parent of Sikorsky, marked the milestone with a ceremony as the aircraft, also known as the ‘Romeo’, was handed over to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 41 (HSM-41). Twenty years after entering initial service with…
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Six pre-owned B-767s will be converted by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) into aerial refuellers, as the IAF’s older Russian Il-78MKIs experience availability issues. The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has granted an Acceptance of…
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Germany has announced the acquisition of eight MQ-9B SeaGuardians through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency, with deliveries to start in 2028. The German government has announced that it will acquire eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian…
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The MK54 MOD 2 is an advancement over the MK54 MOD 0 and MOD 1, with a more advanced and lethal warhead, and enhanced target tracking and classification system. Northrop Grumman announced on Jan. 12, 2026, that it has received a $233…
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The U.S. Navy demonstrated the manned-unmanned teaming capabilities of BQM-177s using Shield AI’s Hivemind software in a simulated CCA air combat scenario. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) announced on Jan. 12, 2026, that the U.S.…
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