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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?

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.

Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

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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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  • 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?

  • India confronts widening military helicopter gap as border demands intensify

    India confronts widening military helicopter gap as border demands intensify

  • “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

  • 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

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Ireland signs $93 million deal for new utility helicopters

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Ireland signs $93 million deal for new utility helicopters

30th December 2024

Ireland is replacing its ageing EC135 aircraft but is boosting the capability provided with the addition of new sensors which is planned to even provide a light attack role.

Bell selects Fort Worth site to build V-280s for the FLRAA programme

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Bell selects Fort Worth site to build V-280s for the FLRAA programme

19th December 2024

The facility will work towards readiness for Low-Rate Initial Production on the V-280 by 2028.

Air Warfare Preview 2025: A pressure-filled year ahead will see decisions made on major platforms and programmes

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Air Warfare Preview 2025: A pressure-filled year ahead will see decisions made on major platforms and programmes

18th December 2024

Looming government decisions on major defence programmes in the US and UK will colour much of 2025, while manufacturers and their orderbooks look on.

New Medium Helicopter competition remains “sensitive”, says UK MoD

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New Medium Helicopter competition remains “sensitive”, says UK MoD

13th December 2024

This statement comes as concerns were raised by union workers at Leonardo’s Yeovil site about the ongoing timeline of the UK’s New Medium Helicopter programme.

German Armed Forces’ H145s get L3Harris sensor system upgrade

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German Armed Forces’ H145s get L3Harris sensor system upgrade

10th December 2024

L3Harris Technologies has provided its WESCAM MX-15D electro-optical/infrared sensor systems to the German Armed Forces’ new H145 helicopters.

Air Warfare Review 2024: Budget cuts and delays fail to dampen modernisation efforts in 2024

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Air Warfare Review 2024: Budget cuts and delays fail to dampen modernisation efforts in 2024

10th December 2024

From major platform upgrades, high-value contract wins and programme delays, Shephard reported on a mixed year for air warfare in 2024, as geopolitical tensions rose across Europe and the Middle East.

US Army orders more Boeing CH-47 Block IIs

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US Army orders more Boeing CH-47 Block IIs

5th December 2024

Valued at $135 million, the Lot 3 contract is part of the US Army’s ongoing modernisation efforts.

US  approves deal for  $1.7 billion upgrade of Indian Navy MH-60R helicopters

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US approves deal for $1.7 billion upgrade of Indian Navy MH-60R helicopters

4th December 2024

The equipment sale for the helicopters includes 30 Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System Terminals (MIDS JTRS) for the Indian Navy.

Top-level commitments but no meat in UK Defence Industrial Strategy’s Statement of Intent

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Top-level commitments but no meat in UK Defence Industrial Strategy’s Statement of Intent

3rd December 2024

The initial document focused more on creating the right partnerships and inspiring investment in defence than on any details of how future UK Armed Forces would be armed.

Reiser secures new NH90 Sea Tiger maintenance training contract

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Reiser secures new NH90 Sea Tiger maintenance training contract

26th November 2024

The training and simulation company’s new contract for the German Navy will replicate its NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter, which is set to join the fleet in 2025.

Analysis: UK government goes on decommissioning spree to balance defence budget

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Analysis: UK government goes on decommissioning spree to balance defence budget

21st November 2024

UK defence secretary John Healey has announced the cancellation and decommissioning of naval and air force platforms to enable the government to “re-invest money in the armed forces” ahead of the upcoming Strategic Defence Review.

German Armed Forces receive first of 82 H145M helicopters

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German Armed Forces receive first of 82 H145M helicopters

18th November 2024

The H145s have been named “Leichter Kampfhubschrauber” (light combat helicopter), or LKH for short, by the German Armed Forces.

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