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General Atomics is preparing its design for the EMD phase of the U.S. Navy's MQ-25 unmanned tanker requirement

After a decade of often intensive operations with the Marines the RQ-7B Shadow has been retired in favor of the RQ-21A Blackjack

Thales has adapted an older weapon with laser guidance to create a low-collateral damage munition ideal for the urban environment.

The Empire Test Pilots' School is acquiring three new trainer types to provide the backbone of its fleet.

Rafael's Spice 250 continues to offer pinpoint standoff precision in an era when air arms increasingly operate in GPS-denied environments.

New developments such as the L-39NG and F/A-259 Striker are leading a reinvigorated effort by Aero in the marketplace.

Leonardo has drawn on its experience of developing the NFH90's ASW system to create a new lightweight processor at the heart of a new ASW suite.

Marine Corps Ospreys are scheduled to gain an inflight refueling capability by the end of 2019, increasing their ability to support F-35 ops.

With its latest AESA radar-equipped F-16, Lockheed Martin has reminded the fighter world that the "Viper" remains a highly competitive fighter.

Lockheed Martin is at Farnborough to demonstrate the capability of the LM-100J civilian Hercules, with an accent on firefighting credentials.

UMS Skeldar has lifted the veil on a new version of its V-200 UAV and is pursuing opportunities with the world's navies, with one order already.

Saab's RBS15 anti-ship missile has been in service for nearly three decades. A fourth generation is currently in development.

IAI has teamed with Sierra Nevada Corporation to develop a new small UAS aimed at the U.S. market

A Leonardo heavily modified ATR72 airliner outfitted for maritime patrol duties with the Italian air force designation P-72A at Farnborough.

UTC Aerospace Systems has begun installing modern eight-bladed propellers on the Air National Guard's "legacy" Hercules fleet

Britten-Norman's Islander has become a legend of the UK aircraft industry. Now it is being pitched into the lucrative Chinese regional market

Saab is soon to fly the next two Gripen E prototypes, which are being equipped with new systems thanks to a segregated avionics architecture.

MBDA's CAMM missile is at the heart of a range of new air defense systems, including the British Land Ceptor and Italy's new EMADS

Leonardo's UK-based electronics business has developed a communications intelligence system that can form part of a larger Sigint suite.

As a pioneer of gallium nitride semi-conductor technology Raytheon is testing GaN-based arrays for the Patriot air defense system

Progress towards military-spec UAVs flying in civilian airspace has taken another step as Elbit is introducing a certifiable Hermes 900 version.

Leonardo has been a pioneer of AESA radar technology in Europe, and is adding a new AESA sensor–aimed primarily at light fighters.

Scheduled to achieve its IOC in 2020, the MQ-8C Fire Scout is soon to begin testing with Osprey radar and Link 16 capability

CAE is answering a need for increased high-fidelity training but with a lower-cost system than a full-motion simulator.

Boeing's KC-46 program has now completed all of the flight testing required for the certification needed for initial delivery.

TAI is showing a mock-up of its Hürjet advanced supersonic jet trainer for the first time at Farnborough

France will replace multiple types in all three services with the H160M.

The country’s air force has bought Mil Mi-26 helicopters, Chinese CH-4 armed drones, and new trainers. Key upgrades were also shown.

A recent round of carrier qualifications has been conducted while the first deployable squadron begins training in earnest.

Kuwait has finalized its long-expected deal for 28 Super Hornets, which will add to the 28 Typhoons it is receving from Leonardo