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News archive: BAE Systems Air

Every Bulletin story and press release covering BAE Systems Air, newest first.

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24 July 2025 More than 300 hours have been flown in a bespoke simulator by test pilots and engineers.

BAE reaches full-scale Combat Air Demonstrator design milestone

The UK’s first piloted supersonic demonstrator in four decades is now two-thirds structurally complete with wings and tail fins in build.

12 December 2024

European nations invest in BAE Systems' fighter pilot helmet

The Striker II HMD is said to be one of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft helmets which uses the latest technologies to integrate its all-digital night vision system and daylight readable colour display.

9 March 2022 Pipistrel’s type-certified electric propulsion technologies are deployed in the Velis Electro.

BAE Systems and Pipistrel build military electric expertise

The drive to develop sustainable products is a key focus for BAE Systems, including electrification, increased use of synthetics and other greener energy sources. Pipistrel bring considerable experience to the party.

22 December 2021 Eve's eVTOL could be developed for the defence and security market.

Embraer brings BAE Systems onboard to consider military Eve

Engineers from BAE Systems' Air sector in Lancashire, UK, will work together with the Embraer Defense & Security team based Sao Jose dos Campos, in Brazil to explore the potential for a defence variant.

11 November 2020 Meggitt will supply radome technology for the Multi-Function Array radar system on the Typhoon.

Meggitt wins contract for Typhoon nose radome

Meggitt has designed a higher and broader bandwidth radome to protect from environmental effects, prevent interference whilst being highly transmissive for the AESA radar system's operational modes.