Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force are accelerating production capacity for the B-21 Raider stealth bomber as the programme progresses through testing.

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Rolls-Royce has completed altitude and operability testing of its F130 engine as part of the programme to re-engine the U.S. Air Force B-52J Stratofortress bomber fleet, the company announced.

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BAE Systems has introduced Silver Link, a new family of modular conformal antenna systems designed to support next-generation air dominance programmes and improve airborne communications.

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Lockheed Martin has flight tested an artificial intelligence-enhanced combat identification capability integrated into the F-35’s information fusion system, according to the company.

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A new British hypersonic weapon demonstrator is expected to be delivered by 2030.

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The UK has expanded its military presence on Cyprus at RAF Akrotiri with additional aircraft, helicopters and surveillance assets.

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European defence spending and major export deals have pushed demand for UK defence equipment higher, according to official statistics.

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The Ministry of Defence has said non-essential personnel and families at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus have been relocated to temporary accommodation elsewhere on the island as part of measures to strengthen security at the base.

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The Ministry of Defence has said a decision on whether the UK will procure a proposed new low-cost air defence missile has not yet been taken.

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16 Air Assault Brigade continues to strengthen interoperability with the US 82nd Airborne Division and France’s 11e Brigade Parachutiste through a series of exercises and exchanges.

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