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After 16 years of development the Meteor air-to-air missile is now in front-line service with the Gripens of Sweden.

After five years of development Thales subsidiary TDA is launching its Aculeus-LG laser-guided rocket with a French army order.

Having supported Brazil’s Herons for some years, Avionics Services has now developed a version of the air vehicle tailored to Brazilian needs.

Swiss manufacturer has delivered its 1,400th PC-12 some 22 years after delivering the first.

As the Rockwell Collins/Elbit joint venture celebrates 20 years of providing JHMCS helmet-mounted displays, a new night cueing system is being trialed.

UK company Dart Jet is proposing a revolutionary approach to fast-jet training.

Embraer says KC-390 customers will have the “best support available” via its teaming agreement with Boeing.

Already stringent rules at Farnborough have meant few changes, the main one being the Red Arrows not doing a flypast instead of a display.

Israeli company’s missile expertise is a legacy of a troubled region and the need for robust defense, but exports are also a key focus.

Small drones have become a major threat to military/security forces and high-value targets. Drone Dome has been developed to defeat them.

Only the most accomplished in French aviation are recognized in this way.

Sweden is eager for enhanced fighter capability at a time of increased tension in the Baltic region.

CAE and Discovery Air also eye contracted-out opportunities elsewhere, including the UK.

London Heliport has reported an increase in movements over the past year. The facility has also recently celebrated its 500,000th movement

London Oxford Airport continues to grow its business aviation offering, with new tenants and significant investment in facilities

But while its many enhanced features were highlighted, the Swedish company is still promoting the recently updated C/D version.

Former U.S. Army Black Hawks and Polish M28s, plus Camcopter and Falco UAS, all acquired for counter-terrorism effort.

Initial operational capability of Brimstone 2 on Royal Air Force Tornados is scheduled this spring, with later clearance on Eurofighter Typhoon.

European and other nations indicate their willingness to support U.S.-led coalition battling Islamic State and other terrorists.

Three of the Chinese group’s airlines have joined the power-by-the-hour scheme, West Air, Capital and Tianjin Airlines

Pacific Aerospace has reached the production milestone of 100 PAC-750 aircraft.

Canadian manufacturer has beaten its European rival ATR to unveiling a 90-seater turboprop.

Originally schemed around the Saab 2000 regional airliner

PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) is preparing to undertake the first flight of its N219 multi-purpose utility transport in June

Bombardier is set to start delivery of a 90-passenger Q400 twin turboprop regional airliner in 2018.

Plenty of ships pass by the air show site in any one day, including the occasional spy ship!

Moving Skynet 5A west has meant that it now covers the Asia Pacific market better for secure military communications.

This year’s Farnborough International Airshow will feature (all being well) the F-35, a drone zone and, for the first time, a Chinese national pavilion.

Controp from Israel has partnered with Pharovision to develop and test an electro-optic wildlife tracking system to enhance airfield safety.

IAI has signed a new partnership with Korean composites specialist Hankuk Carbon.