New stealth bomber will rival USAF's B-21 Raider, China claims A Chinese drone manufacturer claims to have created a stealth bomber that rivals the US Air Force's B-21 Raider, which is currently in development. Zhongtian Feilong Intelligent Technology (ZFIT) has…
Boeing delivers next F-15EX to US Air Force ahead of schedule A Boeing-led industry team has delivered a second F-15EX fighter aircraft to the US Air Force earlier than the contract requirement. The result of a collaboration across industry, the US…
Three new helicopters join QinetiQ fleet at MoD Boscombe Down QinetiQ’s latest multi-million-pound investment in three new helicopters will extend the fleet of aircraft available to ETPS and trials customers and give talented pilots, engineers and aircrew access to the…
US Navy reveals more on plans for sixth generation fighter jet The US Navy has revealed more information on its plans for a sixth generation fighter jet, commonly referred to as F/A-XX. The service branch is leading a development programme, called…
First P-8 Poseidon aircraft for Norway moves into assembly The first P-8A Poseidon fuselage for Norway has arrived at Boeing’s factory in Renton, Washington, from Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas. This marks a major milestone in the production of…
US Air Force just revealed a first look at its new fighter jet The US Air Force has revealed concept art of its new fighter jet that was designed, built and tested in secret. Last September, USAF's top acquisition official, Will Roper, told…
First Danish F-35 fighter jet debuts at Lockheed Martin plant The first F-35A for the Royal Danish Air Force has been rolled out at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas, for the first time. This major F-35 programme milestone strengthens…
Northrop Grumman hits new ICBM manufacturing milestone Northrop Grumman successfully conducted an initial review for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) engineering and manufacturing development programme. Northrop Grumman was awarded the $13.3 billion GBSD engineering and manufacturing…
Boeing awarded $1.6bn contract for next 11 P-8 Poseidon aircraft The US Navy has awarded Boeing a $1.6 billion production contract for the next 11 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. Nine aircraft will join the US Navy fleet and two will go…
US Air Force reveals more on B-21 Raider stealth bomber The B-21 Raider programme continues to progress through engineering and manufacturing as legacy B-1 bombers are retired to make room for the new aircraft. One visible example of progress was…
First F-35A for Denmark takes flight for first time Denmark's first F-35 production aircraft has flown its inaugural flight. Denmark is the fifth European NATO nation to fly and operate an F-35, strengthening NATO's fifth generation airpower foundation. Denmark…
Aeralis joins NDI as project prepares for lift off Aeralis, the company behind the project to build an advanced jet trainer for the RAF has joined NDI, the defence, security, space and aerospace division of Make UK, the manufacturers’…
Boeing signs $115m deal to make more Loyal Wingman drones Boeing and the Australian government are to co-develop three more Loyal Wingman aircraft to advance the air-teaming vehicle, payloads and associated support and training capabilities. The agreement will increase the…
GKN Aerospace expands partnership with General Atomics GKN Aerospace has signed a contract with General Atomics to manufacture the composite V-tails for its new MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). The components will be manufactured from…
Aeralis chosen by RAF to research and develop modular aircraft Aeralis has agreed a three-year contract with the RAF’s Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) for R&D into a new modular approach to the design and development of future aircraft. The RCO…
F-15EX fighter jet first flight paves way for early deliveries Boeing’s new F-15EX fighter jet has completed its first flight, paving the way for the early delivery of the first two jets to the US Air Force later this quarter.…
Finland requests final offer to procure Eurofighter Typhoons The Eurofighter consortium has received a formal request from the Finnish Defence Forces to submit its Best and Final Offer (BAFO) to the HX fighter acquisition to replace the Finnish…
Spirit AeroSystems to lead RAF Loyal Wingman prototype The UK’s first fleet of unmanned fighter aircraft is one step closer as £30 million contract was awarded to manufacture a prototype. The three-year deal will support more than 100…
Sikorsky reveals assault helicopter proposal for US Army Sikorsky has revealed its advanced helicopter for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft competition (FLRAA). The aircraft, named Defiant X, aims to be the fastest, most manoeuvrable and…
New contract to enhance F-35 support services at RAF Marham The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) has agreed to a contractual agreement with Lockheed Martin to support operations at RAF Marham, with BAE Systems assigned as the on-site lead for…
BAE Systems collaborates to develop nano bug drone BAE Systems, in collaboration with UAVTEK, has developed a nano ‘bug’ drone, and delivered the first 30 units to the British Army, which has put it through its paces as…
When will the B-21 stealth bomber be officially revealed? The B-21 Raider, the successor to the B-2 stealth bomber, may be revealed in an official rollout within the next 12 months. The bomber, developed and manufactured by Northrop Grumman…
Belgium takes delivery of first Airbus A400M military aircraft The Belgian Air Force has taken delivery of its first of seven Airbus A400M and performed the military transport aircraft's ferry flight. The aircraft was handed over to the customer…
Magellan delivers 200th set of horizontal stabilisers for F-35 Magellan Aerospace Corporation has delivered the 200th set of F-35 Lightning II horizontal stabiliser assemblies. This milestone comes under an agreement with BAE Systems. The two companies have been working…
