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Canada and Denmark order MQ-9B SkyGuardian from General Dynamics, advancing Arctic ISR cooperation

Canada and Denmark have both placed orders for MQ-9B unmanned systems from General Dynamics, a shared platform some experts say could enable closer Arctic surveillance and interoperability in the High North. The parallel purchases open opportunities for coordinated ISR missions, logistics commonality and data sharing across high-latitude operations.

2026-02-23T09:31:08.971831-08:00

Airbus

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

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

AeroTime

IAF grounds Tejas fleet after landing incident; HAL denies crash, calls it a minor technical glitch

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

Economic Times

IAF grounds Tejas fleet after Feb. 7 ground incident; joint HAL inspections amid Mk1A delivery scrutiny

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

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India signals interest in joining Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sixth‑generation fighter India has told France it is open to exploring participation in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), the Franco‑German‑Spanish sixth‑generation fighter programme, signalling potential expansion of industrial and strategic ties as partners continue to negotiate roles and governance for the project.

2026-02-23T11:31:39.117189-08:00

India signals interest in joining Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sixth‑generation fighter

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Canada and Denmark order MQ-9B SkyGuardian from General Dynamics, advancing Arctic ISR cooperation Canada and Denmark have both placed orders for MQ-9B unmanned systems from General Dynamics, a shared platform some experts say could enable closer Arctic surveillance and interoperability in the High North. The parallel purchases open opportunities for coordinated ISR missions, logistics commonality and data sharing across high-latitude operations.

2026-02-23T09:31:08.971831-08:00

Canada and Denmark order MQ-9B SkyGuardian from General Dynamics, advancing Arctic ISR cooperation

AeroTime

IAF grounds Tejas fleet after landing incident; HAL denies crash, calls it a minor technical glitch The Indian Air Force has reportedly grounded its Tejas fleet after a landing/runway incident that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) describes as a minor technical glitch rather than a crash. The episode sharpens scrutiny of Mk1A delivery delays and raises fresh questions about the LCA programme's operational maturity.

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

IAF grounds Tejas fleet after landing incident; HAL denies crash, calls it a minor technical glitch

Economic Times

IAF grounds Tejas fleet after Feb. 7 ground incident; joint HAL inspections amid Mk1A delivery scrutiny The Indian Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of about 30 single‑seat HAL Tejas LCAs after a Feb. 7 runway overshoot/ground incident at a frontline base that is suspected to involve brake failure. A joint IAF–HAL inspection is under way; HAL describes the event as a minor ground technical issue while the Mk1A programme faces intensified scrutiny amid delivery delays.

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

IAF grounds Tejas fleet after Feb. 7 ground incident; joint HAL inspections amid Mk1A delivery scrutiny

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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 rotorcraft concepts for NATO NGRC: conventional high‑performance and high‑speed compound At Marignane on 23 February 2026, Airbus Helicopters presented two rotorcraft concepts for NATO's Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) study: a high‑performance conventional helicopter and a novel high‑speed compound design. The proposals are intended to meet NATO multi‑role requirements for range, speed and survivability.

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

Airbus Helicopters unveils two rotorcraft 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

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Canada and Denmark order MQ-9B SkyGuardian from General Dynamics, advancing Arctic ISR cooperation

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

IAF grounds Tejas fleet after landing incident; HAL denies crash, calls it a minor technical glitch

IAF grounds Tejas fleet after Feb. 7 ground incident; joint HAL inspections amid Mk1A delivery scrutiny

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