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July 23, 2026
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Training & Simulation
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Aerospace giants team on UK pilot training

A new industrial partnership between three major aerospace companies aims to transform future Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot training through a next-generation aircraft and advanced simulation package. The proposed...

July 23, 2026
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Training & Simulation
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CAE and Leonardo enhance pilot readiness

Military aviation training is evolving as CAE and Leonardo expand their cooperation to prepare pilots for future combat environments through advanced simulation and digital technologies. The latest agreement focuses...

July 23, 2026
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Weapon & Munition
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US escalates punitive measures on Sudan

The United States has increased pressure on Sudan’s military-backed leadership by introducing additional sanctions following allegations of chemical weapons use during the country’s ongoing civil conflict. The measures were...

July 23, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

GE and Magellan boost fighter engine services

GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace are working together to establish an in-country support capability for the F414 fighter engine, creating the foundation for long-term sustainment should Canada adopt the...

Navy invests $113M in logistics IT upgrade

The US Navy is strengthening the digital infrastructure supporting its Military Sealift Command (MSC) through a new contract awarded to CACI International for enterprise software modernisation. Military Sealift Command...

July 22, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Why the Airbus H125 Excels at High Altitudes

Recognized for its exceptional performance in thin-air conditions, the Airbus H125 remains a preferred helicopter for defense forces operating in mountainous and remote regions. The aircraft combines agility, endurance,...

July 22, 2026
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Communication & Electronic
R&D

Taiwan enhances C-UAS with trusted AI

Caseway and MiTAC Advance Technology are collaborating to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence applications that enhance operational awareness and military decision support for Taiwan and allied partners. Their...

July 22, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

USAF deploys digital aircraft maintenance aide

MetroStar Systems’ Iris platform has been selected by the US Air Force to enhance aircraft maintenance operations at Travis Air Force Base through artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies....

July 22, 2026
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Communication & Electronic
R&D

AI recruiter ‘Staff Sgt. Star’ enters service

Seeking to modernize how recruiting personnel access critical information, the US Army has introduced Staff Sgt. Star, an AI-driven chatbot that serves as a digital knowledge assistant for authorized...

July 21, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Moog clears certification milestone for H-60 upgrade

General Atomics and Kongsberg have advanced the integration of the Joint Strike Missile with the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft after completing two major engineering design reviews. The successful completion of...