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BAE Systems to begin fuselage final assembly on UK combat air flying demonstrator by end-2026, targeting first flight in 2027

BAE Systems is moving from early development into fuselage final assembly work on the UK Combat Air Flying Demonstrator announced at Farnborough. After unveiling the first render in July 2025, the company aims to start final assembly by end-2026 and support first flight by 2027 as part of GCAP de-risking.

2026-06-26T04:26:38.840959-07:00

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BAE Systems selected to build Vantor’s next-generation Vantage 20 cm-class high-resolution imaging satellite buses

2026-06-24T05:40:05.508957-07:00

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USAF T-7A Red Hawk faces new airworthiness and reliability scrutiny as BAE/Boeing work to sustain training value

2026-06-22T10:55:23.622235-07:00

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BAE awaits UK competition launch to push Boeing T-7 trainer for RAF replacement of Hawk

2026-06-19T02:50:35.975945-07:00

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BAE Systems to begin fuselage final assembly on UK combat air flying demonstrator by end-2026, targeting first flight in 2027 BAE Systems is moving from early development into fuselage final assembly work on the UK Combat Air Flying Demonstrator announced at Farnborough. After unveiling the first render in July 2025, the company aims to start final assembly by end-2026 and support first flight by 2027 as part of GCAP de-risking.

2026-06-26T04:26:38.840959-07:00

BAE Systems to begin fuselage final assembly on UK combat air flying demonstrator by end-2026, targeting first flight in 2027

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BAE Systems selected to build Vantor’s next-generation Vantage 20 cm-class high-resolution imaging satellite buses BAE Systems has agreed to build high-resolution imaging satellite buses for Vantor, supporting the Vantor Vantage 20 cm-class imaging satellites used for national defense and intelligence programs. The selection brings Vantor back together with the former Ball Aerospace business that helped develop DigitalGlobe’s Earth-observation satellites.

2026-06-24T05:40:05.508957-07:00

BAE Systems selected to build Vantor’s next-generation Vantage 20 cm-class high-resolution imaging satellite buses

Breaking Defense

USAF T-7A Red Hawk faces new airworthiness and reliability scrutiny as BAE/Boeing work to sustain training value An investigation finds the USAF’s newest T-7A Red Hawk trainer now carries a “serious” airworthiness risk beyond earlier reported issues, following prior weather-related constraints on the platform. Separately, BAE says it remains ready to complete final assembly and development work in the UK if the aircraft is selected for the RAF’s Hawk replacement.

2026-06-22T10:55:23.622235-07:00

USAF T-7A Red Hawk faces new airworthiness and reliability scrutiny as BAE/Boeing work to sustain training value

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BAE Systems pushes APKWS guided-rocket integration for Eurofighter Typhoon counter-UAS, with live-fire trials aimed at expanding BAE Systems says it is seeing “strong” global interest from Eurofighter Typhoon operators for integrating APKWS guided rockets into the aircraft’s counter-drone capability. The company is testing an update that would enable Typhoon to deploy 14 APKWS-class counter-drone weapons, with live-firing trials referenced for 2026.

2026-06-19T09:39:32.780114-07:00

BAE Systems pushes APKWS guided-rocket integration for Eurofighter Typhoon counter-UAS, with live-fire trials aimed at expanding

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BAE awaits UK competition launch to push Boeing T-7 trainer for RAF replacement of Hawk BAE Systems says it is prepared to advance its Boeing T-7 advanced jet trainer (AJT) offer for a high-profile Royal Air Force requirement, but is waiting for the UK competition to be formally launched. The development hinges on the timing and structure of the upcoming replacement process for RAF-operated Hawks.

2026-06-19T02:50:35.975945-07:00

BAE awaits UK competition launch to push Boeing T-7 trainer for RAF replacement of Hawk

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BAE Systems pitches Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk as RAF Hawk T2 replacement “different way” for fast-jet pilot training BAE Systems is offering the Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk to the RAF as a potential replacement for the BAE Systems Hawk T2, presenting the aircraft as an alternative approach to fast-jet pilot training, a campaign official said June 18, 2026. Selection would reshape the UK’s next phase of trainer acquisition and training capacity planning.

2026-06-19T02:50:35.975945-07:00

BAE Systems pitches Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk as RAF Hawk T2 replacement “different way” for fast-jet pilot training

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BAE Systems subsidiary Callen-Lenz details Nyan one-way effector; USAF solicits Dronebuster Block 4 handheld counter-UAS for Min BAE Systems’ Callen-Lenz has released early details of its Nyan one-way effector after recent British Army trial activity, claiming the system is already operational in Ukraine and that “thousands” have been delivered. Separately, the U.S. Air Force issued a June 18, 2026 solicitation for DZYNE Technologies Dronebuster Block 4 handheld counter-drone systems for Minot AFB.

2026-06-19T01:22:54.645846-07:00

BAE Systems subsidiary Callen-Lenz details Nyan one-way effector; USAF solicits Dronebuster Block 4 handheld counter-UAS for Min

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MDA Space to Supply Antennas and Control Electronics for BAE Systems’ U.S. Space Force Epoch 2 Missile-Warning Constellation BAE Systems has subcontracted MDA Space to provide antennas and control electronics for the U.S. Space Force’s MEO EPOCH 2 missile-warning constellation. The agreement covers critical payload technologies within the Space Systems Command program, tightening the supplier base for the Epoch architecture moving from design into delivery.

2026-06-02T12:25:39.456648-07:00

MDA Space to Supply Antennas and Control Electronics for BAE Systems’ U.S. Space Force Epoch 2 Missile-Warning Constellation

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BAE Systems to begin fuselage final assembly on UK combat air flying demonstrator by end-2026, targeting first flight in 2027

BAE Systems selected to build Vantor’s next-generation Vantage 20 cm-class high-resolution imaging satellite buses

USAF T-7A Red Hawk faces new airworthiness and reliability scrutiny as BAE/Boeing work to sustain training value

BAE awaits UK competition launch to push Boeing T-7 trainer for RAF replacement of Hawk

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