The first batch of NH90 helicopters have been deployed and are now operational in Afghanistan with the Italian forces there. Italy plans to operate six NH90 in Afghanistan for six months. They will perform tactical transport missions along with CH47 and A129 helicopters. This is the first time the NH90 is deployed on a theatre of operations.
Elbit Systems Introduces a New Tactical UAS: the Hermes 650 Spark
Elbit Systems has rolled out the Hermes 650 Spark, the latest addition to its Hermes family of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). Spark is designed to be the contemporary successor to the long-serving Hermes 450, aiming to modernize UAS fleets that currently consist of mixed 450/900 models or are exclusively equipped with the 450 variants.
