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Microprocessor technology expert Teledyne e2v has developed advanced products that are qualified for the aerospace industry.

When it entered service in the late 1980s the high-speed Kh-31 caused a stir in the West, and it remains a powerful anti-ship/anti-radar weapon today.

Subaru and Bell continue to develop the Bell 412, in part driven by a Japanese military requirement for a new utility helicopter.

Finishing the fuselage structure is a major milestone on the path to the Loyal Wingman’s first flight, which is expected later this year.

IAI's contract to supply wing sets for the T-38 helps keep the U.S. Air Force’s trainer fleet flying until the T-7A Red Hawk enters service.

China’s second aircraft carrier has officially entered naval service, and at least one more is already in build.

Saab has already sold a fighter/AEW package to Thailand, and is applying the same concept to Finland’s HX requirement.

Poland has committed to its long-planned acquisition of the F-35A, while Romania is adding to its inventory of used F-16s.

The Marine Corps is acquiring 80 carrier-capable F-35Cs that will take their part in the U.S. Navy carrier deployment cycle.

The CMV-22B is a longer-ranged version of the Osprey tiltrotor for carrier delivery duties.

At around twice the size of earlier Falco platforms, the Xplorer is a high-end tactical ISR system with all its major elements created in-house.

Dynetics performed the first free flight test of its X-61A Gremlins air-launched, air-recoverable UAS in November 2019.

The French government has ordered the first two Falcon-based platforms to replace aging Transall Gabriels in the Sigint-gathering role.

Over the course of January and February the Finnish air force is evaluating the five contenders for its Hornet replacement program.

The Cambridge-based MRO specialist continues to deepen its involvement in worldwide C-130 sustainment activities.

Hill AFB in Utah is the first operational U.S. Air Force base to receive its full complement of Lockheed Martin F-35As.

Airbus Corporate Helicopters revealed its ACH130 Aston Martin Edition at Courchevel in the French alpine skiing region.

2019 saw a considerable ramp in F-35 production compared with 2018 as the program works towards hitting its peak delivery rate in 2023.

Boeing and Leonardo are supplying the MH-139A under a rapid acquisition program to replace aging Bell UH-1N Twin Hueys.

Although the orders only cover three aircraft, the addition of Burkina Faso and Ireland brings the total number of C295 operators to 33.

Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary and Slovenia have opened a center to train helicopter crews tasked with supporting special forces.

Bell and Boeing are upgrading older Marine Corps Ospreys to increase commonality across the fleet.

Adding the Elbit Integrated Weapons System turns the MD 530G Block II into a potent light attack platform with advanced targeting capabilities.

With the flight of the first series aircraft for Sweden, Saab now has five Gripen Es in the air, including one destined for the Brazilian air force.

Spain’s Ejército del Aire is joining a growing group of air arms that are replacing jet trainers with high-performance turboprops.

The UAE brought the Dubai Airshow to a close with announcements that it wants to buy more tanker/transports and AEW/ISR aircraft.

The U8EW UAS can be employed for a range of battlefield missions, including reconnaissance and precision attack.

Boeing and Embraer are launching a joint venture to handle business for the newly renamed C-390 Millennium tanker/transport.

FAA approval has paved the way for delivery of the first LM-100J to launch customer Pallas Aviation early next year.

Airbus Defence and Space is introducing a range of improvements to the C295 medium utility transport, including Pro Line Fusion avionics.