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25 February

US Army Plans Black Hawk Midlife Overhaul to Extend Service Past 2050

The US Army has sought industry input to assess the feasibility of commercially modifying its UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter fleet.

25 February

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

South Korea Turns to Hydrogen Power for Its New Unmanned Ground Vehicle

South Korea is exploring hydrogen-powered autonomy with Hyundai Rotem’s “Black Veil,” a stealthy unmanned ground vehicle designed for long-endurance missions in high-threat areas.

25 February

Sea

Sweden's HMS Carlskrona patrol vessel in the Baltic Sea.

Giulia Bernacchi

Sweden Picks Spain’s Freire for Four Harsh-Weather Naval Support Vessels

Spain’s Freire Shipyard has secured a contract with Sweden to build four naval support vessels.

25 February

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Instagrid Rolls Out Next-Gen Tactical Power Kit for Frontline Ops

Germany-based Instagrid is pushing battlefield power into the low-signature era with GO-MIL, a new tactical energy kit designed to keep forces connected, mobile, and mission-ready in demanding environments.

25 February

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Germany Shows Off Next-Gen Vehicle Defense Against Close-Range Drones

Germany’s Mehler Protection is leveling up vehicle protection with a new counter-unmanned aerial system designed to neutralize threats as they approach.

25 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Firm Showcases New Cargo Drone Capable of Flying Into High-Threat Zones

US forces could soon rely on a new cargo drone to take over high-risk supply missions, keeping troops out of the crosshairs while operating in the world’s most dangerous environments.

25 February

Air

Two gray camouflage Airbus military helicopters fly in formation over a calm ocean beneath an overcast sky.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Airbus Sets Out New Military Helicopter Concepts for NATO

Airbus has answered NATO’s call for the next generation of rotorcraft, unveiling concepts designed for high-speed flights and operational flexibility.

25 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion