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NHI’s NH90: Europe’s multirole helicopter strives to maintain relevance (updated 2026)

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NHI’s NH90: Europe’s multirole helicopter strives to maintain relevance (updated 2026)

27th April 2026

Developed in response to NATO’s needs, NHIndustries’ NH90 remains a cornerstone of European and Middle Eastern fleets – with upgrades planned to extend and improve the capabilities of the versatile and capable platform.

April Drone Digest: Why militaries are rethinking high-end drones

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April Drone Digest: Why militaries are rethinking high-end drones

27th April 2026

From France to Romania, there has been a clear shift away from expensive, vulnerable MALE UAVs in April towards lower-cost, expendable systems. Hard lessons from Ukraine and Iran have driven this shift.

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DSA 2018: PLA fields integrated rifle/grenade launcher

11th April 2018

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has fielded on a limited basis the QTS-11 individual integrated combat system. The new weapon, in the hands of a …

DSA 2018: Development delays for Japanese 8x8 APC

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The Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) announced in December that the development completion date of the Improved Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier (WAPC) for the …

DSA 2018: Philippines activates unified SOF command

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DSA 2018: Philippines activates unified SOF command

11th April 2018

The Armed Forces of the Philippines stood up a new integrated joint command, called the AFP Special Operations Command (AFPSOCOM), on 6 April. Putting them …

DSA 2018: Indonesia seeks new transport aircraft

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DSA 2018: Indonesia seeks new transport aircraft

11th April 2018

Marshal Yuyu Sutisna, chief of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU), revealed plans at a press conference on 7 April to increase his force’s heavy airlift …

Sea-Air-Space 2018: DDG 51 contract award on track for summer decision

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Sea-Air-Space 2018: DDG 51 contract award on track for summer decision

10th April 2018

A new multiyear contract award for the US Navy's DDG 51 destroyers is on track for this summer. US Navy Capt Casey Morton, the DDG …

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Mattis cancels weekend travel plans as Syria response looms

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10th April 2018

The US Defense Secretary has cancelled weekend travel plans, a US official said 10 April as the Pentagon works with the White House on a …

Sea-Air-Space 2018: Manned-unmanned aircraft integration underway

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