Raytheon is working on an infrared seeker for the Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile and hopes to have it retrofitted to the weapon during the first mid-life recertification overhaul coming up in 2019.
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Raytheon flight tests APG-79(V)X AESA for F/A-18C/D
Raytheon has successfully carried out a flight test of the APG-79(V)X AESA radar for F/A-18C/D fighters.
Iran’s Homa UAV flew for first time
Iran has flown a new UAV dubbed Homa for the first time. The unmanned aircraft is available in two versions, according to news reports.
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India, Russia completed preliminary design for FGFA
An official from United Aircraft Cooperation said India and Russia have completed the preliminary design for the Sukhoi/HAL Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA).
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Russia orders two Il-96-400TZ aerial refueling tankers
Russia has placed its first ever order of the Il-96-400TZ aerial refueling tanker aircraft. The Ministry of Defence is buying two such aircraft from United Aircraft Corporation (UAC).
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