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Airbus Helicopters unveils two concepts for NATO NGRC: conventional high‑performance and high‑speed compound

Airbus Helicopters has submitted two rotorcraft concepts to NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) study: a high‑performance conventional helicopter and a novel high‑speed compound design. The twin proposals present contrasting solutions to NATO’s future multi‑mission rotorcraft needs.

2026-02-23T06:33:40.511162-08:00

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IAF grounds Tejas fleet after landing incident; HAL says no crash as Mk1A delays draw scrutiny

2026-02-23T08:11:47.556465-08:00

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IAF grounds Tejas fleet after Feb. 7 runway overshoot; joint HAL inspections probe suspected brake failure

2026-02-23T08:00:33.921159-08:00

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India buys fighters; World Cup drone‑defence and Lockheed unveils 'Lamprey' submersible

2026-02-23T06:50:42.147343-08:00

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IAF grounds Tejas fleet after landing incident; HAL says no crash as Mk1A delays draw scrutiny The Indian Air Force reportedly grounded its Tejas fleet after a landing incident; state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited says there was no crash and characterises the event as a minor technical/ground issue. The grounding intensifies scrutiny of Mk1A production and delivery delays.

2026-02-23T08:11:47.556465-08:00

IAF grounds Tejas fleet after landing incident; HAL says no crash as Mk1A delays draw scrutiny

Economic Times

IAF grounds Tejas fleet after Feb. 7 runway overshoot; joint HAL inspections probe suspected brake failure The Indian Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of roughly 30 single-seat HAL Tejas light combat aircraft after a runway overshoot at a frontline base on Feb. 7. A joint IAF–HAL team is conducting fleet‑wide inspections focused on suspected brake failure and systemic faults amid programme delivery delays.

2026-02-23T08:00:33.921159-08:00

IAF grounds Tejas fleet after Feb. 7 runway overshoot; joint HAL inspections probe suspected brake failure

DefenseNews.com

India buys fighters; World Cup drone‑defence and Lockheed unveils 'Lamprey' submersible Briefing: India has confirmed recent fighter purchases; counter‑drone systems are being used to protect the World Cup; and Lockheed Martin unveiled 'Lamprey', a hull‑attached submersible designed to recharge vessels' onboard systems. The items reflect procurement, force protection and platform‑support trends across defence.

2026-02-23T06:50:42.147343-08:00

India buys fighters; World Cup drone‑defence and Lockheed unveils 'Lamprey' submersible

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Airbus Helicopters unveils two concepts for NATO NGRC: conventional high‑performance and high‑speed compound Airbus Helicopters has submitted two rotorcraft concepts to NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) study: a high‑performance conventional helicopter and a novel high‑speed compound design. The twin proposals present contrasting solutions to NATO’s future multi‑mission rotorcraft needs.

2026-02-23T06:33:40.511162-08:00

Airbus Helicopters unveils two concepts for NATO NGRC: conventional high‑performance and high‑speed compound

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Leonardo puts Proteus back on hold pending Royal Navy direction after maiden sortie Leonardo Helicopters says it is uncertain when — or if — its Proteus uncrewed AW09-based demonstrator will fly again after completing a maiden sortie earlier this year. The company is awaiting signals from the Royal Navy before deciding the programme's next steps.

2026-02-23T06:30:22.598451-08:00

Leonardo puts Proteus back on hold pending Royal Navy direction after maiden sortie

AeroTime

French Navy completes ATL2 'Standard 6' upgrade with final aircraft delivery The French Navy has taken delivery of the 18th and final Atlantique 2 upgraded to 'Standard 6', completing avionics, sensor and systems enhancements to keep the maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) in service beyond 2030. The milestone preserves France's ASW and maritime surveillance capability.

2026-02-23T04:54:23.449549-08:00

French Navy completes ATL2 'Standard 6' upgrade with final aircraft delivery

The War Zone

General Atomics names its YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft 'Dark Merlin' General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has assigned the designation YFQ-42A and the name 'Dark Merlin' to its Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype. The unmanned fighter is intended to operate alongside crewed platforms within the USAF's next‑generation air dominance (NGAD) architecture as a loyal‑wingman CCA.

2026-02-23T03:53:48.711016-08:00

General Atomics names its YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft 'Dark Merlin'

SpaceWatch Global

Munich Security Conference accelerates shift to defence in European space The Munich Security Conference in the second week of February 2026 crystallised a kairos moment, reframing Europe’s space agenda around security and defence. Policymakers and industry are now debating sovereign capabilities, civil‑versus‑military trade‑offs and procurement shifts as war dominates the strategic conversation.

2026-02-23T03:52:16.652838-08:00

Munich Security Conference accelerates shift to defence in European space

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Airbus Helicopters unveils two concepts for NATO NGRC: conventional high‑performance and high‑speed compound

IAF grounds Tejas fleet after landing incident; HAL says no crash as Mk1A delays draw scrutiny

IAF grounds Tejas fleet after Feb. 7 runway overshoot; joint HAL inspections probe suspected brake failure

India buys fighters; World Cup drone‑defence and Lockheed unveils 'Lamprey' submersible

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