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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

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

  • 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?

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    Podcast: Critical Care episode 6 - Embedded sustainment with the Royal Netherlands Air Force

  • Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

    Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

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

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

  • 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?

  • Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

    Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

  • 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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BAE Systems selected for Sting Ray torpedo upgrade work

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BAE Systems selected for Sting Ray torpedo upgrade work

13th September 2024

The Sting Ray can be deployed from frigates, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft against submarine targets of all types. It uses an acoustic homing system and navigation system to detect, classify and attack targets autonomously.

Iraq orders Airbus H225M helicopters

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Iraq orders Airbus H225M helicopters

9th September 2024

The new helicopters will join Airbus H125, H135 and H145 aircraft already in Iraqi service and replace older Mi-17s.

Royal Navy Merlin Mk4 ditching kills one crew member

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Royal Navy Merlin Mk4 ditching kills one crew member

5th September 2024

A ditching is a deliberate emergency landing on water, not a crash.

Indian Navy purchases anti-submarine sonobuoys to counter Chinese incursions

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Indian Navy purchases anti-submarine sonobuoys to counter Chinese incursions

5th September 2024

The US approved the deal despite supply chain delays to other equipment ordered by India.

In focus: UK New Medium Helicopter programme down to one bidder

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In focus: UK New Medium Helicopter programme down to one bidder

3rd September 2024

The end of the long procurement process could be in sight as both Airbus and Sikorsky pull out over bid criteria.

Norway awards contract for Bell 412 helicopter modification

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Norway awards contract for Bell 412 helicopter modification

3rd September 2024

The modifications are intended to upgrade the fleet and extend their active lifespan.

US Army selects Northrop Grumman Athena sensor to improve threat detection capabilities for its aircraft

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US Army selects Northrop Grumman Athena sensor to improve threat detection capabilities for its aircraft

30th August 2024

According to the supplier, Athena is a next-generation missile warning sensor that provides 360-degree situational awareness.

US doubles its presence in the Middle East to de-escalate tensions in the region

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US doubles its presence in the Middle East to de-escalate tensions in the region

28th August 2024

The Pentagon has increased its naval and aerial assets in the area due to Houthi and Hezbollah attacks.

QinetiQ to build silent hangar for UK to test GPS jamming resilience

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QinetiQ to build silent hangar for UK to test GPS jamming resilience

22nd August 2024

The hangar will allow for rigorous testing of technologies on modern defence assets, without allowing jamming signals to escape into the wild.

The last of the US new Presidential helicopters handed over

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The last of the US new Presidential helicopters handed over

20th August 2024

The VH-92A is a militarised version of the S-92A and replaces the existing fleet of VH-3D, VH-60N and VH-92A helicopters.

Boeing gets another boost with 36 Apaches approved for South Korea amid flurry of FMS deals

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Boeing gets another boost with 36 Apaches approved for South Korea amid flurry of FMS deals

20th August 2024

The approval of four Foreign Military Sale (FMS) requests this week follows the green light for the sale to Israel of 50 F-15IA multi-role fighter aircraft and mid-life update kits for the country’s existing F-15s and other equipment in dea...

Poland signs for 96 Apache attack helicopters

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Poland signs for 96 Apache attack helicopters

14th August 2024

Poland selected the Apache two years ago and recently finalised details of an offset agreement. The Foreign Military Sale (FMS) Letter of Offer and Agreement (LOA) has sealed the deal.

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