Airbus Unveils Dual High-Speed and Conventional Concepts to Shape NATO’s Post-2035 Helicopter Fleet

Airbus Helicopters recently unveiled two innovative rotorcraft concepts as part of NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) program. These designs aim to equip European…

Airbus Helicopters recently unveiled two innovative rotorcraft concepts as part of NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) program. These designs aim to equip European and allied forces with advanced platforms to replace aging fleets entering service between 2035 and 2040. The NGRC initiative addresses the obsolescence of medium multi-role helicopters operated by NATO members. Many current models, including various NH90 variants, approach the end of their operational lives. The program seeks rotorcraft offering extended range (over 900 nautical miles), cruising speeds around 220 knots, payloads of 12-16 troops or four tonnes, and controlled costs (flyaway under €35 million per…

Fresh Off the Line: Russia’s New Ballistic Missiles Are Already Hitting Ukraine

Sanctions were designed to slow Russia down—to make high-end weapons harder to build, harder to replace, and harder to field at scale. But the newest evidence coming out…

Iran Fortifies Tehran Skies: S-300, Bavar-373, and Cobra-V8 Form New Anti-Access Shield Amid U.S. Buildup

Iran’s air defense capabilities have undergone significant scrutiny and reinforcement in early 2026, amid escalating tensions with the United States. Satellite imagery from mid-February 2026…

Ireland Set to Join France’s SCORPION Program: Major €1 Billion Armored Vehicle Deal on the Horizon

Ireland is poised to significantly modernize its Defence Forces by joining the French SCORPION program (Synergie du COntact Renforcé par la Polyvalence et l’Info…

Ka-52M Secret 30mm Upgrade? Analysts Say It’s Probably Just Standard Ammo

Russian military-linked sources have released video they say shows upgraded Ka-52M attack helicopters shooting down Ukrainian drones using newly introduced programmable 30mm airburst ammunition. But…

CSG group to supply tens of thousands of artillery and mortar ammunition to European NATO member country

Excalibur International, part of the CSG group, has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense of a NATO member country in Western Europe for the supply of tens…

SpaceX Enters the Pentagon’s High-Stakes Race for Voice-Controlled Drone Swarms

In a significant escalation of private-sector involvement in advanced military AI, Elon Musk’s SpaceX, leveraging its recently integrated xAI subsidiary, has joined a secretive…

The 160 - Company Backdoor: How Western Tech Reaches Russian Military Plants

Journalists have identified 160 Russian companies that purchase Western components and equipment ultimately used by the Russian defense industry, arguing that sanctioning these…

The Mi-24 Is Gone: Hungary’s Quiet Helicopter Exit Explained

In early February 2026, Hungary ended the operational life of its Mi-24 attack helicopters—without ceremony, without fanfare, and with a finality driven as much by paperwork…

Canada First: Embracing Defence Industrial Sovereignty in an Uncertain World

On February 15, 2026, the Canadian government unveiled a transformative Defence Industrial Strategy in Ottawa, marking a decisive shift toward rebuilding national industrial…

CSG Affirms Its Commitment to Transatlantic Cooperation as First Czech Partner of the Munich Security Conference

Czechoslovak Group (CSG) became a partner of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) for the first time this year, marking a significant milestone for the company and underscoring its…

Blinding the Bear: How Ukraine’s Elite Alpha Unit Is Shattering Russia’s Pantsir Shield

In the high-stakes game of aerial cat-and-mouse over Eastern Europe, one Russian system has long been touted as the ultimate "drone killer." The Pantsir, a truck-mounted…