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Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?
27th January 2026
The presence of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in the Persian Gulf means additional naval and aerial capabilities, which provides the US with multiple attacking options.
Programme update
Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition
7th January 2026
The US Army plans to award a contract through its Flight School Next competition to replace its UH-72A Lakota by late 2026.
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SOF Week 2023: Program Executive Officer, PEO Rotary Wing interview (video)
Speaking during SOF Week 2023, the head of PEO Rotary Wing for USSOCOM outlines his current priorities.
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SOF Week 2023: Helping small companies do business with USSOCOM (video)
The Small Business Programs initiative had a strong presence throughout SOF Week 2023.
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“Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace
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Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus-RSAF H225M teaming tests point to future scalability
![India confronts widening military helicopter gap as border demands intensify]()
India confronts widening military helicopter gap as border demands intensify
![Podcast: Critical Care episode 6 - Embedded sustainment with the Royal Netherlands Air Force]()
Podcast: Critical Care episode 6 - Embedded sustainment with the Royal Netherlands Air Force
![“Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace]()
“Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace
![Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus-RSAF H225M teaming tests point to future scalability]()
Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus-RSAF H225M teaming tests point to future scalability
![India confronts widening military helicopter gap as border demands intensify]()
India confronts widening military helicopter gap as border demands intensify
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Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?
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“Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace
2nd February 2026
In Conversation... Shephard’s Gerrard Cowan talks to Sam Steggall, GDMS–UK’s Senior Director – Air and Naval UK, about the company’s extensive and proven in-country capability to deliver complex avionics solutions and its key role on major ...
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Podcast: Critical Care episode 6 - Embedded sustainment with the Royal Netherlands Air Force
8th January 2026
What happens when sustainment stops being a service and becomes a partnership?
Backgrounder
Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack
6th January 2026
Defence Minister Gen Vladimir Padrino López has declared that the Venezuelan armed forces “will continue to employ all its available capabilities for military defence”.
Market analysis
Poland air report: Drones, transport aircraft and tankers dominate potential procurement plans
19th December 2025
With a rising defence budget and equipment list, Poland’s air market is set to grow as the country continues to modernise its transport and helicopter fleets while seeking out uncrewed aerial vehicles and loitering munitions.
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Podcast: Critical Care episode 5 - Sustaining Europe’s frontline from Heidelberg
18th December 2025
As Europe ramps up defence investment in the wake of the Ukraine crisis, the spotlight is turning to how nations sustain their growing fleets.
Programme update
German Navy in “ramp-up” phase as it welcomes first NH90 Sea Tiger delivery
16th December 2025
With all 31 aircraft set to be delivered by 2030, the helicopters will gradually replace the ageing Sea Lynx fleet which are due to be retired in 2026.
Contract award
Germany acquires additional 20 H145M helicopters
15th December 2025
The order for the extra helicopters comes from an agreement penned in December 2023, with the German Army receiving the bulk of the platforms.
Programme update
US Navy seeks new sensors for the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter
10th December 2025
The US Navy intends to publish a draft request for proposals in Q2 2026 and conduct an open competition for the supply of new electro-optical and infrared capabilities for the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter.
National budgets and...
India finally powers up engine production as it prepares to talk platforms with Putin
3rd December 2025
Engine technology has been thrust into the spotlight ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India this week, with the Su-57, S-400 and Kamov-226 expected to be high on the agenda.
Contract award
Boeing to build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for Poland, Egypt and Kuwait
27th November 2025
The $4.7 billion international order for the three countries will see production conclude around May 2032.
Programme update
India reopens hunt for reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters
19th November 2025
The extended deadline for vendors highlights the complexity of the procurement for India, with numerous vendors positioning themselves for the programme.
Backgrounder
US military foresees growing use of 3D printing
13th November 2025
Advanced manufacturing has evolved to meet military requirements and now supports multiple US critical assets, including Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, F-18, F-22, F-35, Bradley, HMMWV and Patriot.
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