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Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

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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”.

Poland air report: Drones, transport aircraft and tankers dominate potential procurement plans

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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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  • Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

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    Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

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  • Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

    Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

  • Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

    Airbus Helicopters sees defence portfolio’s “strong momentum” continue into 2026

  • New Zealand to procure MH-60R and A321XLR aircraft as plan to “rebuild” the NZDF begins

    New Zealand to procure MH-60R and A321XLR aircraft as plan to “rebuild” the NZDF begins

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    Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

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Rheinmetall expands German CH-53G maintenance to two more bases

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Rheinmetall expands German CH-53G maintenance to two more bases

23rd March 2022

After a competitive tender, Rheinmetall Aviation Services won a contract to provide maintenance for 66 CH-53G helicopters operated by the German Air Force at bases in Laupheim and Holzdorf-Schönewalde.

Algeria content with Night Hunters but has JV option for helicopter production

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Algeria content with Night Hunters but has JV option for helicopter production

22nd March 2022

Since 2012, there has been speculation regarding Algeria’s order of 42 Russian-made Mi-28NE attack helicopters and the timeline for the deliveries. How many has it received, and will recently imposed Western sanctions on Russian arms import...

Latest version of Apache Guardian makes overseas US Army debut

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Latest version of Apache Guardian makes overseas US Army debut

17th March 2022

Upgraded AH-64E v6 Apache Guardian attack helicopters have arrived at Camp Humphreys in South Korea.

US approves almost $1 billion helicopter sale to Spain

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US approves almost $1 billion helicopter sale to Spain

16th March 2022

Spain looks to move on from the SH-60B with a new potential purchase of US MH-60Rs for $950 million.

Greeks ask for eight more Chinook engines

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Greeks ask for eight more Chinook engines

15th March 2022

A potential addition to a 2014 FMS deal would see Honeywell provide extra T55-GA-714A engines for Hellenic Army CH-47D helicopters.

Leonardo boosted by 2021 aircraft order increase, notes ‘limited exposure’ to Russia

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Leonardo boosted by 2021 aircraft order increase, notes ‘limited exposure’ to Russia

11th March 2022

Leonardo's industrial recovery looks to be in good health, following production complications linked to COVID-19 issues.

Boeing to rebuild six more Chinooks for USSOCOM

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Boeing to rebuild six more Chinooks for USSOCOM

11th March 2022

US Special Operations Command orders six remanufactured MH-47G helicopters from Boeing.

Philippines finally receives first T129 attack helicopters

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Philippines finally receives first T129 attack helicopters

10th March 2022

The Philippines has at last got its hands on its first new attack helicopters.

Northrop Grumman enhances USN Hueys

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Northrop Grumman enhances USN Hueys

9th March 2022

The USN has contracted Northrop Grumman to improve the avionics of its AH-1Z and UH-1Y fleets in order to keep the platform flying.

FARA fly-off on track but only if T901 engine tests keep pace

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FARA fly-off on track but only if T901 engine tests keep pace

4th March 2022

As General Electric prepares to test imminently a fully assembled T901 engine for the first time, the US Army will monitor developments closely as it sticks to a plan of holding a Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) fly-off in 2023...

Brazil surprises with early Sabre retirement plan

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Brazil surprises with early Sabre retirement plan

3rd March 2022

The Brazilian Air Force did not specify why it is withdrawing its 12 Mi-35M attack helicopters from service, but several factors seem to have played a part.

Malaysian MD 530G helicopters finally touch down

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Malaysian MD 530G helicopters finally touch down

28th February 2022

The Malaysian Army is preparing to deploy its new MD 530G light attack helicopters after the delayed delivery of the six aircraft.

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