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Shield AI Demonstrates Further Progress in Combat Autonomy with Second MQ-20 Avenger Flight.

Shield AI Advances Hivemind Autonomy with Second Successful MQ-20 Avenger Demonstration Shield AI has completed the second flight demonstration of its cutting-edge mission autonomy software, Hivemind, on the GA-ASI...

June 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

MATARIS: France’s Debut Range of Loitering Munitions.

MATARIS: France’s Rapidly Developed Family of Remotely Operated Munitions The MATARIS family includes four types of remotely operated munitions, developed at speed to address an urgent gap in French...

June 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Thales Teams Up with Boreal to Create Long-Range Loitering Munition Systems.

The MTO-LP long-range loitering munition is being developed to meet the operational needs of France and other NATO allies. Designed for rapid deployment, the system can be set up...

June 17, 2025
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Training and Simulation
R&D

Indra Enhances Simulators with AI, Significantly Reducing Tactical Scenario Generation Time.

Indra is integrating an AI-driven system into its simulators that enables the rapid creation of tactical training scenarios in minutes—a process that traditionally required days and extensive resources. This...

June 17, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Kongsberg and Safran Reaffirm Agreement to Support NSM Propulsion.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace and Safran Power Units have officially renewed their long-standing cooperation agreement for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) propulsion systems, further strengthening a proven partnership. As...

June 17, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Mergers & JV

Accelerating Cyber Defense: Air Force and DARPA Unite to Build Stronger Cyber Resilience.

A modern, powerful military relies on advanced, resilient software to support the weapons and systems that U.S. warfighters need. However, the Department of Defense (DoD) still depends on outdated...

Sweden Awards Saab Order for Advanced Giraffe 4A Radars.

Saab has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply Giraffe 4A radar systems and related services to the Swedish Armed Forces. Valued at...

Thales and Turgis & Gaillard Partner to Deliver a Completely French Airborne Surveillance Capability Integrating AAROK MALE Drone and AirMaster S Radar.

The AAROK drone, developed by Turgis Gaillard and introduced at the 2023 Paris Air Show, stands as the first Medium Altitude, Long Endurance (MALE) drone fully designed and built...

June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

To Meet Firefighting and Multi-Mission Needs, Aramco Secures C-27J Aircraft for Operations in Saudi Arabia.

The Leonardo C-27J multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, with over 270,000 flight hours logged worldwide, is set to grow its global footprint with a new operator. Leonardo will deliver two...

June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

First Routine Maintenance Inspection of Romanian Black Hawk Completed by Aerostar.

Aerostar, a premier Lockheed Martin-authorized maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) center, has successfully completed its first Phase Maintenance Inspection (PMI) on a Black Hawk® helicopter for Romania’s Ministry of...