FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
Boeing Defence UK has completed the first flight of the RAF’s second E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft after a functional-check flight milestone. The company also received a new contract to support the E-7A type’s introduction to service.
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
By FlightGlobal: Manufacturer and DGA validate integration of weapons and defensive aids on developmental medium-twin. Airbus Helicopters has completed the first firing campaign with its developmental H160M Guepard medium-twin.
FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
By FlightGlobal: The VENOM jets use an aftermarket kit that allows a pilot to switch between traditional human flight controls and autonomous flight with the flip of a switch.
FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
By FlightGlobal: The uncrewed rotorcraft is to operate from the Royal Canadian Navy's Halifax-class frigates. The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has signed off on its first uncrewed rotorcraft after a factory acceptance test.
FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
By FlightGlobal: Developmental testing on the new trainer has been delayed by less-than-anticipated aircraft availability due to maintenance personnel issues and lack of spare parts.
AINonline
• Charlotte Bailey
By AINonline: Odys VTOL extends counter-drone system aloft.
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SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
By SpaceWatch Global: Slingshot Aerospace has been chosen for a $69.2 million award in support of the U.S. Space Force’s ongoing digital transformation efforts.
FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
By FlightGlobal: The Australian government will explore several financing models to fill trainer requirement. Canberra has reached out to airframers as it explores possibilities to replace the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF's) fleet of BAE Systems Hawk 127 advanced jet trainers.
Via Satellite
• Mark Holmes
