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Apprentice technicians work on an RAF Chinook at Middle Wallop. Credit: Boeing. Boeing has secured a £879m ($1.1bn) Rotary Wing Enterprise (RWE) contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide long-term maintenance and support services for the UK’s Apache and Chinook helicopters.   The agreement will unify support services for both rotary fleets through a single contract for the first time, the MoD said in a press statement on 15 April 2026.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The contract aims to streamline operations, improve the maintenance process, and offer greater value for taxpayers by consolidating resources that were previously…

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., April 16, 2026 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and its subsidiary Millennium Space Systems are expanding space production capacity and broadening their satellite portfolio to help government and commercial customers field capability faster and with greater flexibility. Key Takeaways: Boeing and subsidiary Millennium Space Systems are scaling production and expanding their combined satellite portfolio to deliver on current commitments and meet rising demand across defense and commercial markets. The effort includes Resolute, a new mid-class satellite platform designed for missions that need more capability than a traditional small satellite can provide, with greater speed and flexibility than a…

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With a background in dance and a love for movement, Lynne Morrison found herself drawn to Aikido when she saw it for the first time in 1972 with Yoshimitsu Yamada leading a class at the New York Aikikai. Immediately, she signed up and trained intensely when, in 1978, she began teaching classes at New York Aikikai and around the US. About two decades later, she moved to India, taking a job at a non-profit, teaching aikido to meditation-oriented people. Morrison returned to the American Aikido world in 2010, and based on her and other female experiences, she joined the Independent…

UNRWA 16 Apr 2026 All information updated for 8 – 14 April 2026 [1] Days 913 – 919 since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip Highlights The Gaza Strip Airstrikes, shelling, and gunfire continued across the Gaza Strip, resulting in civilian casualties. Escalations were reported notably in Beit Lahia, Jabalia, Bureij, Maghazi, Deir al Balah, Khan Younis, and Rafah. There are continued reports of ectoparasitic infestations, including scabies and fleas, and rodent infestations in displacement sites, driven by overcrowding, disrupted WASH services, and poor environmental conditions. OCHA reported findings from the latest rapid assessment conducted by…

Misgav, Israel, 16 April 2026 – Semi Conductor Devices (SCD), a global leader in infrared detector technology, today announced the launch of the Robin™ family, a new generation of 12µm VGA LWIR uncooled detectors and thermal cores engineered to meet the growing demand for high-performance thermal imaging across modern defense operations. The Robin family expands SCD’s uncooled infrared portfolio and strengthens the company’s strategic position, enabling defense integrators to address a new class of high-volume, high-performance applications. Built on advanced VOx microbolometer technology, the Robin family introduces a breakthrough thermal time constant (Tau) of ≤7ms, among the fastest in the…

U.S. Marines participated in the Advanced Radio Frequency Intelligence Operators Course (ARFIOC) 26-1 at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Mississippi, Feb. 26, 2026, led by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) and sponsored by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). A program focused on advancing signals intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities in support of operational forces. ARFIOC builds on foundational Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) training by providing intermediate to advanced instruction in electromagnetic spectrum awareness, radio frequency theory, signal identification, signal characterization, and advanced geolocation techniques. The course is designed to refine technical proficiency and prepare Marines to operate in complex…

A Marine tests the TRV-150C resupply drone on an amphibious ship at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Credit: Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division. The US Marine Corps (USMC) has completed a round of shipboard trials for the TRV-150C tactical resupply uncrewed aircraft system (TRUAS), marking a step forward in finding new ways to deliver supplies between ships and to shore for Combat Logistics Battalions (CLBs).   The tests took place on an amphibious transport dock ship, with support from the Robotics and Autonomous Systems Aircraft Management Programme Office and the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 24 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Merops drones effectively counter Iranian Shahed attacks. The Merops interceptor drones, initially used in Ukraine, have been deployed to protect U.S. troops from Iranian Shahed-136 munitions. Cost-effective solution against expensive threats. Each Merops drone costs about $15,000, significantly less than the $30,000 to $50,000 Shaheds they intercept, offering a favorable cost ratio. Potential for further cost reduction with larger orders. Prices could drop to $3,000 to $5,000 per unit with increased production, making them even more economical. Streamlined acquisition process enabled rapid…

GRAZ, Austria — The European Commission this week unveiled the results of its 2025 European Defence Fund call for proposals, selecting 57 collaborative research and development projects for a combined €1.07 billion ($1.26 billion) in EU funding − a package that makes clear where the bloc’s defense priorities lie: drones, autonomy, and an increasingly institutionalized partnership with Kyiv.Of the total, €675 million ($796 million) will support 32 capability development projects, and €332 million ($391 million) will go to 25 research initiatives. The selected projects involve 634 entities from 26 EU member states plus Norway, with small and medium-sized enterprises making…