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Airbus

NAHEMA orders two-year NH90 Block 2 architecture study with NHIndustries consortium

NATO helicopter agency NAHEMA has contracted NHIndustries to begin a two-year architecture study for the NH90’s next upgrade stage, advancing “Block 2” evolution. The work follows NAHEMA’s finalized contract process with the consortium behind the NH90—NH Industries (Airbus, Leonardo and GKN Aerospace).

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2026-04-20T02:45:15.734683-07:00
Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Vertical Mag • Bell Press Release

Bell: Nacelle improvement elevates V-22 readiness

By Vertical Mag: The first of nine CV-22s with the 20th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base received the NI upgrade in 2021, and the program has produced a 75% reduction in maintenance hours, Bell said.

Also: AeroTime
2026-04-20T06:48:20.675987-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

New FCAS talks collapse, casting doubt over Europe’s next-generation fighter program

By Air Data News: Mediation between Airbus and Dassault fails to resolve dispute over sixth-generation system, according Efforts to resolve a dispute between the industrial partners of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) have failed, raising fresh uncertainty over one of Europe’s most ambitious defense programs.

2026-04-20T05:29:48.136301-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   China   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
aviationnews.eu • Rob Vogelaar

China’s Fujian Aircraft Carrier Set to Reach Full Operational Capability by End of 2026

By aviationnews.eu: Aviation News – China’s newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is expected to achieve full operational capability by the end of 2026, marking a major step in expanding the country’s naval power and global reach.

Also: Air Data News
2026-04-19T15:09:24.204125-07:00
Satellite   AI   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceWatch Global • Every Day: Automation

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Looking Everywhere, Every Day: Automation, Persistence, and Sovereignty in the New GEOINT Era

By SpaceWatch Global: In an era of continuous observation, wide-area coverage, AI-driven detection, and sovereign control are redefining GEOINT.

2026-04-20T02:19:12.511107-07:00
China   Satellite   Middle East   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
The Economist • The Economist

How Chinese satellites have boosted Iran’s war effort

By The Economist: China | Views of the Middle East How Chinese satellites have boosted Iran’s war effort As American images went dark, Chinese alternatives filled the void Share Photograph: Getty Images Apr 19th 2026 | 7 min read S INCE THE start of Operation Epic Fury on February 28th, China has proved careful in its support for Iran.

2026-04-19T20:51:28.498430-07:00
Museums   UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Pratt & Whitney PW500 engine will power Northrop Grumman YFQ-48 autonomous fighter

By FlightGlobal: The Northrop jet is the first uncrewed fighter prototype to officially feature a Pratt & Whitney engine. Military airframer Northrop Grumman has selected a business jet engine from Pratt & Whitney to power the company’s new YFQ-48A Talon Blue uncrewed fighter jet.

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2026-04-17T15:16:11.915042-07:00