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BAE Systems Advances Sixth-Generation UK Fighter Demonstrator Toward 2027 First Flight

BAE Systems is advancing work on the UK-led sixth-generation fighter demonstrator ahead of a maiden flight scheduled before mid-2027, with key progress reported on stealth airframe design, sensor integration and propulsion ground testing under the Tempest programme.

2025-05-23T09:58:21.419550-07:00

CNBC

US Defense Department Accepts Qatar-Donated Boeing 747-8I for Air Force One Conversion

2025-05-21T10:14:19.781389-07:00

FlightGlobal

Leonardo and Sloane Renew 30-Year Partnership with Three New AW109 Trekkers

2025-05-20T05:58:53.590285-07:00

Reuters

Trump Unveils F-55 Twin-Engine F-35 Variant and F-22 Super Upgrade in Qatar

2025-05-15T02:58:50.321574-07:00

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Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF Must Rapidly Expand F-35 Fleet to Counter China’s 5th-Gen Surge As China accelerates deployment of J-20 and next-generation stealth fighters, the US Air Force risks being outmatched. Service leaders must urgently scale up F-35 acquisitions and basing options to maintain stealth capability advantages, close the widening fifth-generation gap and deter adversary air operations.

2025-05-23T13:20:44.982268-07:00

USAF Must Rapidly Expand F-35 Fleet to Counter China’s 5th-Gen Surge

Aviation Week

Leonardo proposes Japan join Proteus uncrewed rotorcraft program Leonardo has opened discussions with Japanese defense and industry partners to join its Proteus uncrewed rotorcraft development program. The Proteus concept – a medium-lift autonomous helicopter designed for logistics and ISR missions – could tap into Japan’s aerospace capabilities and bolster the program’s regional footprint.

2025-05-23T10:10:19.401895-07:00

Leonardo proposes Japan join Proteus uncrewed rotorcraft program

FlightGlobal

BAE Systems Advances Sixth-Generation UK Fighter Demonstrator Toward 2027 First Flight BAE Systems is advancing work on the UK-led sixth-generation fighter demonstrator ahead of a maiden flight scheduled before mid-2027, with key progress reported on stealth airframe design, sensor integration and propulsion ground testing under the Tempest programme.

2025-05-23T09:58:21.419550-07:00

BAE Systems Advances Sixth-Generation UK Fighter Demonstrator Toward 2027 First Flight

FlightGlobal

French Officials Confirm Strong Progress in Europe’s FCAS Programme

2025-05-23T03:26:26.409017-07:00

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Aviation Week

Leonardo in Talks With Kawasaki to Integrate Mission Systems on P-1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft Leonardo has confirmed negotiations with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to install its mission systems on Japan’s P-1 maritime patrol aircraft, boosting JMSDF anti-submarine and wide-area surveillance capabilities. The move marks a strategic push by Leonardo into Asia-Pacific defense platforms.

2025-05-23T03:16:27.950426-07:00

Leonardo in Talks With Kawasaki to Integrate Mission Systems on P-1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft

JoongAng Daily

KAI CEO Warns Indonesia Contribution Cut Threatens KF-21 Market Access South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration has approved a plan to slash Indonesia’s financial stake in the FK-21 Boramae fighter project by nearly two-thirds, prompting KAI CEO Kang Goo-young to caution that reduced Jakarta participation imperils access to broader Southeast Asian defense markets.

2025-05-22T05:59:53.814338-07:00

KAI CEO Warns Indonesia Contribution Cut Threatens KF-21 Market Access

Aviation Week

Mitsubishi Heavy Launches F-15UG Upgrade for JASDF’s F-15J Fleet Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has commenced work on the F-15UG modernization program to upgrade Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s F-15J Eagles, incorporating advanced avionics, mission systems and structural enhancements to extend service life and bolster air superiority capabilities.

2025-05-22T03:07:47.072796-07:00

Mitsubishi Heavy Launches F-15UG Upgrade for JASDF’s F-15J Fleet

Janes

Mitsubishi Unveils T-X Advanced Jet Trainer Concept at DSEI Japan 2025 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has revealed its next-generation T-X jet trainer concept at the DSEI Japan show in Chiba, aiming to replace the Kawasaki T-4 fleet and better prepare JASDF pilots for fifth-generation F-35 operations. The model marks MHI’s entry into the domestic trainer competition.

2025-05-22T00:38:10.337724-07:00

Mitsubishi Unveils T-X Advanced Jet Trainer Concept at DSEI Japan 2025

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