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A-10C Warthog gains probe-and-drogue refuelling in the Middle East, plus Angry Kitten EW pod

The US Air Force has deployed A-10C Warthogs to the Middle East with newly operational capabilities: a Probe Refueling Adapter enabling probe-and-drogue refuelling from the HC-130J, and the Angry Kitten electronic warfare pod carried on operations. The A-10C reached deployment-ready status in weeks after its first test.

2026-05-22T05:55:08.975323-07:00

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US Marine Corps trials Neros Archer FPV drone controlled from a helicopter used as a mobile command-and-control node

2026-05-22T12:10:37.661790-07:00

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SOCOM presses H-60/T901 re-engine and MV-75 tiltrotor path—while keeping Chinook Block II Gaps in view

2026-05-22T09:11:23.421639-07:00

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Intellisense Systems lands $400M Boeing contract for C-17 flight deck replacement

2026-05-22T07:10:42.521555-07:00

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US Marine Corps trials Neros Archer FPV drone controlled from a helicopter used as a mobile command-and-control node In a recent test, the US Marine Corps launched a Neros Archer FPV drone from the ground and then transferred control to operators aboard a helicopter orbiting miles away. The exercise demonstrated a mobile drone command-center concept for extending control ranges beyond the launch point.

2026-05-22T12:10:37.661790-07:00

US Marine Corps trials Neros Archer FPV drone controlled from a helicopter used as a mobile command-and-control node

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SOCOM presses H-60/T901 re-engine and MV-75 tiltrotor path—while keeping Chinook Block II Gaps in view U.S. Special Operations Command says the Bell MV-75 tiltrotor should complement rather than fully replace the Sikorsky MH-60 special-mission Black Hawk fleet. SOCOM is also urging the Army to keep re-engine work on the H-60 via the GE Aerospace T901, and is looking ahead to Chinook Block III options even as the Army remains uncommitted to Block II fielding.

2026-05-22T09:11:23.421639-07:00

SOCOM presses H-60/T901 re-engine and MV-75 tiltrotor path—while keeping Chinook Block II Gaps in view

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Intellisense Systems lands $400M Boeing contract for C-17 flight deck replacement Intellisense Systems will supply data concentrator units and multifunction displays for Boeing’s C-17 flight deck replacement program, in a deal valued at $400 million. The contract reinforces Boeing’s ongoing modernization of C-17 avionics architectures via third-party flight-deck systems.

2026-05-22T07:10:42.521555-07:00

Intellisense Systems lands $400M Boeing contract for C-17 flight deck replacement

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Spain to retrofit A400M transports with specialized firefighting equipment Spain’s president, Pedro Sánchez, announced on May 21, 2026 that the Spanish Air Force will fit some Airbus A400M military transports with specialist firefighting kits. The move signals how operators are adapting the A400M beyond airlift roles to add capability for aerial wildfire response.

2026-05-22T06:55:17.416423-07:00

Spain to retrofit A400M transports with specialized firefighting equipment

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A-10C Warthog gains probe-and-drogue refuelling in the Middle East, plus Angry Kitten EW pod The US Air Force has deployed A-10C Warthogs to the Middle East with newly operational capabilities: a Probe Refueling Adapter enabling probe-and-drogue refuelling from the HC-130J, and the Angry Kitten electronic warfare pod carried on operations. The A-10C reached deployment-ready status in weeks after its first test.

2026-05-22T05:55:08.975323-07:00

A-10C Warthog gains probe-and-drogue refuelling in the Middle East, plus Angry Kitten EW pod

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MD Helicopters locks in multi-year support for Saudi National Guard’s MD 530F training fleet MD Helicopters has renewed its OEM support commitment for the Saudi Arabia Ministry of National Guard’s MD 530F training helicopters under a multi-year contract. The agreement extends long-term support for the service’s rotary training capability centered on the MD 530F fleet.

2026-05-22T05:54:06.785908-07:00

MD Helicopters locks in multi-year support for Saudi National Guard’s MD 530F training fleet

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Thailand orders two Airbus C295 tactical transports for Royal Thai Air Force deliveries from H1 2029 Thailand has signed for two additional Airbus C295 twin-turboprop tactical transports for Royal Thai Air Force use. Airbus Defence & Space is set to deliver the aircraft from the first half of 2029, adding to the country’s tactical airlift fleet under a continuing C295 procurement plan.

2026-05-22T04:54:16.483813-07:00

Thailand orders two Airbus C295 tactical transports for Royal Thai Air Force deliveries from H1 2029

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Embraer-HAI MoU targets C-390 Millennium sustainment in Greece ahead of Greek fleet decision Embraer and Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) have signed an MoU in Athens to develop C-390 Millennium maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities, positioning local sustainment support prior to any Greek airlifter order. The wording of the announcement is being read as indicative of a likely Greek C-390 selection.

2026-05-22T01:39:09.248065-07:00

Embraer-HAI MoU targets C-390 Millennium sustainment in Greece ahead of Greek fleet decision

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A-10C Warthog gains probe-and-drogue refuelling in the Middle East, plus Angry Kitten EW pod

US Marine Corps trials Neros Archer FPV drone controlled from a helicopter used as a mobile command-and-control node

SOCOM presses H-60/T901 re-engine and MV-75 tiltrotor path—while keeping Chinook Block II Gaps in view

Intellisense Systems lands $400M Boeing contract for C-17 flight deck replacement

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