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Airbus

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
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

HAL denies crash behind IAF Tejas fleet grounding

By AeroTime: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has pushed back against reports that a Tejas crash led to the Indian Air Force grounding the fleet, calling the event a minor ground incident.

Also: aerospaceglobalnews.com, India Defense News and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-23T08:11:47.556465-08:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Economic Times

IAF grounds Tejas fleet after runway overshoot; pilot ejects as jets undergo detailed technical checks

By Economic Times: The Indian Air Force has grounded its Tejas fighter jet fleet. This action follows a runway overshoot incident earlier this month. The pilot ejected safely.

Also: ANI News Agency, Economic Times and India Defense News
2026-02-23T08:00:33.921159-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
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 5 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