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G. Hadley, A&SF The Department of the Air Force wants to launch a construction boom with its fiscal 2027 budget, more than doubling its request over 202 Source link

WASHINGTON — Following a sharp decline of procurement funding for the Army’s Apaches, Blackhawks and Chinooks in the Pentagon’s recent budget request, Army senior leaders and industry said they can count on foreign military sales and other reinvestment tools to keep the helo production lines humming.  “We’re watching all of the production lines intently. We’re partnering with many of our allies, because they’re interested in flying and operating the same equipment that we do,” Maj. Gen. Clair Gill, Program Acquisition Executive for Maneuver Air, told reporters recently at the annual AAAA conference. He clarified that the Army is not getting…

Patria TRACKX all-terrain tracked vehicle. Credit: Patria. The European Commission (EC) has approved funding for the third phase of the FAMOUS (European Future Highly Mobile Augmented Armoured Systems) project undertaken by a defence industry consortium led by Patria. The approval, granted on 15 April 2026, will see the project proceed under the European Defence Fund (EDF), with the EU contributing €79m ($92m) towards a total project budget of €115m. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Finland remains the lead nation on the programme,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on his maiden state visit to India, describing his life as an inspiring example of struggle and dedication.The two leaders held delegation-level talks in New Delhi, culminating in the exchange of several Memoranda of Understanding aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation.The agreements were signed during a joint press statement at Hyderabad House, marking a significant milestone in the diplomatic engagement between the two nations.In his remarks to the media, Prime Minister Modi expressed delight at hosting President Lee, noting that although this was his first visit to India, his…

Travis A. Karnes, RCD The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has transformed its People’s Liberation Army (PLA) into a peer competitor capable of challenging U.S. primacy across every… Source link

BELFAST — European manufacturer NHIndustries (NHI) announced today it has agreed to a €15 million ($17.6 million) contract with the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) to cover a NH90 helicopter Block 2 architecture study aimed at integrating the aircraft with future technologies. The study marks a “major step in the long-term evolution” of the rotary program and is based around the target of meeting “future operational needs of the battlefield of the 2040s,” said NHI in a statement. NHI is a joint collaboration between Airbus, Leonardo and GKN Aerospace/Fokker Technologies. It stated in March that the study would be “launched” for a…

Defence minister Rajnath Singh is embarking on a three-day official visit to Germany from Tuesday, aimed at strengthening the strategic defence partnership between the two nations.During the visit, he will hold bilateral talks with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius and other senior government leaders.This marks his first trip to Germany in seven years, the last being in February 2019 by then defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Pistorius himself last visited India in June 2023, when he held extensive discussions with Rajnath Singh.Although no official statement has been issued, it is widely expected that Rajnath Singh will discuss the proposed Indo-German deal…

JERUSALEM — The Israel Defense Forces conducted the first operational firing of the new self-propelled Roem howitzer during operations in Lebanon, the IDF announced in a statement. The new artillery system is fully automatic and capable of firing at a rate of 6-8 rounds per minute, up to 40km in distance. The first deployment of the weapon, which Elbit Systems began developing in 2019, occurred with the IDF’s 282nd Fire Brigade after several years of anticipation. The unit “activated the new system in recent days in assistance to the forces maneuvering in the north, and used it to attack Hezbollah targets…

Pictured is a simulated swarm of first-person view loitering munitions. Credit: OneArc. OneArc executive Oliver Arup spoke to Army Technology during the ITEC exhibition in London The company formed from the merging of several simulation suppliers in December 2025 Arup detailed the transition from VBS3 to VBS4 and its forthcoming Flowstate trainer Three months after the formation of OneArc – combining the capabilities of notable simulation suppliers Bohemia Interactive, Pitch and Terrasim – the company revealed its latest updates and market strategy as its approaches the end of its first quarter. At their stand during the ITEC exhibition in London…

The government has initiated the procurement process for a compact unmanned aerial vehicle system tailored for the Indian Air Force’s Garud Special Forces.Officials have confirmed that the system is designed to operate in extreme environmental conditions and at altitudes reaching 16,400 feet above mean sea level. Its primary role will be high‑altitude surveillance and operational support across diverse terrain and climatic conditions, with enhanced range and endurance compared to the current system.The Ministry of Defence has issued a request for information for a ‘Micro UAV’ system, envisaged as a compact, lightweight, man‑portable platform specifically suited for Special Forces operations.The new…