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Airbus Helicopters unveils conventional and high‑speed compound rotorcraft concepts for NATO NGRC medium‑lift study

Airbus Helicopters revealed two next‑generation rotorcraft concepts—a conventional medium‑lift helicopter and a high‑speed compound design—submitted to NATO's Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) medium‑lift studies. The concepts are pitched to meet NGRC requirements for improved range, speed and survivability in allied expeditionary operations.

Also: Air Data News and edrmagazine.eu
2026-02-23T06:33:40.511162-08:00
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Ukraine strikes Yevpatoria repair plant in Crimea, damages two rare Be-12 maritime aircraft

By AeroTime: Ukraine’s Defense Forces said they struck Russian aviation assets overnight on February 21, 2026, damaging two Beriev Be-12 amphibious aircraft at a military repair facility in occupied Crimea, in what appears to be another targeted effort to erode Russia’s shrinking maritime aviation fleet.

2026-02-23T08:11:41.675337-08:00
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DefenseNews.com

Defense Dollars: India Buys Fighter Jets; Lockheed Unveils 'Lamprey'; Who’s Providing Drone Defence at the World Cup?

By DefenseNews.com: Who’s providing drone defense at the World Cup? And what fighters did India buy recently? Plus: a new submersible that attaches to hulls of ships to recharge.

Also: AirForceTimes and marinecorpstimes.com
2026-02-23T06:50:42.147343-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Leonardo awaits Royal Navy signals before deciding next steps for Proteus uncrewed demonstrator

By FlightGlobal: Leonardo Helicopters is uncertain if or when its Proteus uncrewed technology demonstrator will fly again following the autonomous platform's maiden sortie earlier this year.

2026-02-23T06:30:22.598451-08:00
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The War Zone • Tyler Rogoway

General Atomics’ YFQ-42A Fighter Drone Nicknamed 'Dark Merlin'

By The War Zone: Merlins are small but fierce birds that attack in groups and are known for their stealthy attacks.

Also: UK Defence Journal, The Aviationist and 4 more
2026-02-23T03:53:48.711016-08:00
Helicopter   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com

Danish Seahawk medevacs U.S. submariner off Nuuk, Greenland

By DefenseNews.com: The U.S. crew member was retrieved from the submarine about 8 miles off the coast of Nuuk, Greenland, by a Danish Seahawk helicopter.

Also: Navy Times, marinecorpstimes.com and Military Times
2026-02-22T06:15:49.232387-08:00