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A new $4 million contract with the U.S. government makes Hilton Software a prime contractor for two government agencies.
Having already bought three earlier generations of Challenger aircraft, the RCAF continues to support its domestic business jet manufacturer.
The latest iteration of the F/A-18E/F introduces a host of improvements and additional capabilities, including conformal fuel tanks.
The latest version of the Northrop Grumman anti-radar missile is to be fielded on U.S. Navy Super Hornets and Growlers, and on the F-35C.
The Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor recently began test flights with thermoplastic parts from GKN Aerospace.
Dropping munitions from transport aircraft is being tested as part of the “arsenal plane” concept to deliver increased numbers of long-range weapons.
At a time of political tension with Russia, long-range U.S. bomber missions to Europe send a clear message to Moscow.
The A400M military airlifter has become the first aircraft in its class to be able to fly automatically at low level.
Tension is heightening in the Mediterranean as Moscow seeks to extend its influence in North Africa.
Intended to replace the T-45 Goshawk, the new trainer is not required to launch from, or recover to aircraft carriers.
