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Aerospace manufacturing, week by week — reported by Airframer’s editors

Sunday 2 August 2026 Edition of 25 September In the Bulletin every Tuesday
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Skunk Works reveals survivable Group 5 collaborative combat aircraft

The Vectis aircraft has been designed to combine stealth and affordability with mission flexibility, supporting Indo-Pacific, European and Central Command theatres through advanced manufacturing and digital engineering.

25 September 2025
Skunk Works aims to design, build and fly Vectis within two years.
Skunk Works aims to design, build and fly Vectis within two years.
Thousands of transmit and receive modules enable rapid switching for higher reliability.

Raytheon develops radar with GaN to improve range and precision

The company's APG-82 radar variant with GaN features extended range and improved detection, tracking and engagement across multiple mission roles.

25 September 2025
The Montreal ceremony marked the first time awards for quality, sustainability and partnership were presented.

Bombardier recognises supplier achievements

A ceremony in Montreal highlighted 26 Diamond Award recipients and saw F. List Canada, Tech Mahindra and Techno Aerospace recognised for excellence in other categories.

25 September 2025

Pratt & Whitney and PBS partner on next-gen APU

The Czech Ministry of Defense backed the partnership as the companies worked to create a smaller and lighter APU with higher power density.

25 September 2025

Dassault opens Cergy site to replace Argenteuil plant

Operational since summer 2024, the Cergy plant has taken over production from Argenteuil and employed more than 600 engineers, technicians and skilled workers.

25 September 2025
The Chaparral cargo drone is expected to carry up to 300 pounds over 300 miles.

Kratos partners with Elroy Air to scale Chaparral drone production

Elroy Air selected Kratos as their exclusive U.S. manufacturer in a five-year deal to expand Chaparral cargo drone assembly for military and commercial use

25 September 2025
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