Polish Helicopter Tender Reports ‘Misleading,’ Airbus Says

Airbus Helicopters has downplayed reports in the Polish media that the country’s defense ministry has decided to halt a tender to buy 50 H225M Caracal utility helicopters.

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India Gears Up For Second Canister-Based Trial Of Agni-V

India is preparing to conduct the second canister-based trial of the nuclear-capable Agni-V missile by the end of this month, a government official says.

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U.S. Navy, Marines Change Tactics For Air-Centric LHA 6

The aviation-centric New Amphibious Assault Ship LHA 6 USS America may create problems for U.S. Marines to move their forces ashore as needed, and the U.S. Navy and Marines are working on new tactics to do the job, a report says.

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China Electronic Warfare Biggest Game Changer, CSIS Says

China’s missiles may get the headlines, but the People’s Liberation Army’s electronic warfare capabilities may warrant the biggest concern, the Center for Strategic and International Studies says in a recent report.

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U.K. Will Buy Two Zephyr 8 UAVs

Defense Minister Michael Fallon has confirmed that the U.K. will order two Airbus Defense and Space Zephyr 8 solar-powered, high-altitude, long-endurance UAVs.

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