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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.

Also: Air Data News and edrmagazine.eu
2026-02-23T06:33:40.511162-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   MRO   Accident   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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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
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   General Atomics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
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