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

Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

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Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

24th April 2026

Battlefield and wider air defence C2 systems integrating a range of agnostic sensors have risen in prominence, from Turkey’s Aselsan developing Steel Dome to Northrop Grumman providing its own system to Poland and the US Army.

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  • What opportunities remain for European airborne early warning requirements?

    What opportunities remain for European airborne early warning requirements?

  • Teledyne FLIR adds GPS-denied 3D-mapping capabilities to its CBRN uncrewed platforms

    Teledyne FLIR adds GPS-denied 3D-mapping capabilities to its CBRN uncrewed platforms

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

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

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

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

  • What opportunities remain for European airborne early warning requirements?

    What opportunities remain for European airborne early warning requirements?

  • Teledyne FLIR adds GPS-denied 3D-mapping capabilities to its CBRN uncrewed platforms

    Teledyne FLIR adds GPS-denied 3D-mapping capabilities to its CBRN uncrewed platforms

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

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

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

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

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UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats

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UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats

26th June 2025

Naval vessels are at high risk when in harbour, port or dockside and the threat from asymmetric attacks has been shown in the Ukraine war against Russian ships. A demonstration of combined systems in the UK hoped to show a potential solutio...

Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone

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Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone

25th June 2025

In the past 18 months, Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has achieved several milestones including teaming with manned aircraft, achieving 100 flight hours and training of first military pilot.

US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers

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US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers

25th June 2025

The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.

NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme

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NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme

25th June 2025

The order for two more aircraft for the NATO Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet comes as Airbus considers increasing A330 MRTT production to meet demand.

UK to purchase 12 F-35A aircraft to strengthen nuclear deterrence

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UK to purchase 12 F-35A aircraft to strengthen nuclear deterrence

25th June 2025

The potential acquisition of F-35A aircraft was first mentioned in the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June.

Anduril and Rheinmetall to bring capabilities to Europe with domestic production “on the table”

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Anduril and Rheinmetall to bring capabilities to Europe with domestic production “on the table”

24th June 2025

Anduril’s partnership with German defence firm Rheinmetall will see the two companies co-develop and deliver a European range of Anduril’s air systems, including Fury and Barracuda, and work on solid rocket motors.

Sweden to purchase IRIS-T air defence systems for $930 million

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Sweden to purchase IRIS-T air defence systems for $930 million

24th June 2025

This recent purchase of the medium-range air defence system adds to the country’s ongoing efforts to ramp up its overall defence readiness and capabilities.

GCAP industry partners officially launch joint company Edgewing

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GCAP industry partners officially launch joint company Edgewing

23rd June 2025

The joint venture company, alongside developing the next-generation combat aircraft, will also remain the design authority for the platform.

Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover

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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover

23rd June 2025

While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.

US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities

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US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities

22nd June 2025

In the operation Midnight Hammer, the Pentagon deployed 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators and more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles.

CTAI’s 40mm cannon gains new A3B airburst round for UAV defence

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CTAI’s 40mm cannon gains new A3B airburst round for UAV defence

20th June 2025

CTA International (CTAI), a joint venture between KNDS France and BAE Systems, developed the 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (40 CTAS) for integration onto armoured vehicles. It has been further developed for ships and ground-based sy...

What weapons have Israel and Iran been using against each other?

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What weapons have Israel and Iran been using against each other?

19th June 2025

Tehran has been relying on UAVs and ballistic missiles while Jerusalem uses jets, deep fires and precision-guided munitions.

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