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June 20, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

KNDS France to Supply 25,000 Rounds of 40mm Ammunition.

Already operational within the French Army, 40mm telescoped ammunition is reaching a new stage of deployment. The French Procurement Agency has ordered 25,000 rounds, which will help military units...

Ground Master 400 Alpha Radar from Thales to Bolster Albania’s Airspace Surveillance.

In a joint appearance by French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Albanian Defence Minister Pirro Vengu, Thales has been appointed the key industrial partner to swiftly provide a...

June 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

GCAP Marks Significant Progress as V Company Edgewing is Formed to Deliver Future Combat Air Systems.

A significant step in global defense innovation was marked today with the establishment of Edgewing—a joint enterprise uniting top aerospace firms BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft...

June 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

Rohde & Schwarz’s SOVERON AR to Upgrade A-29N Super Tucano Systems for the Portuguese Air Force.

The Portuguese Air Force (FAP) is set to be the inaugural user of Embraer’s A-29N Super Tucano, a light combat aircraft modified to NATO specifications. The first aircraft delivery...

June 19, 2025
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Training and Simulation

HII Engages with U.S. and Australian Air Forces in F-35 Joint Simulation Training.

Winning in today’s aerial combat with the F-35 Lightning II requires more than speed alone. True success in the skies depends on high-fidelity virtual training, collaborative joint exercises, and...

June 19, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Invisio Awarded SEK 145M Contract for Dismounted Soldier Equipment.

INVISIO has secured a major order from a new European client for its dismounted soldier systems, with deliveries expected to be completed by 2025. The contract includes INVISIO’s personal...

June 19, 2025
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Naval Platforms

GDEB Lands $987M Contract Modification for Early Material Procurement and Submarine Construction Funding.

General Dynamics Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has announced a $987 million modification to its existing submarine production contract. The new agreement enhances efforts in component development,...

June 19, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

NEODE Systems Achieves First Contract Milestone Under MBDA.

NEODE Systems, a start-up launched by MBDA to advance digital and AI-based defense technologies, has landed its inaugural contract from France’s DGA on behalf of the French Army. Just...

June 19, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Safran and Pen Aviation Announce Collaboration, Securing First Export Win for Compact Optronic Systems.

Pen Aviation, an established UAV solutions provider active in both France and Asia, has signed an extended partnership agreement with Safran Electronics & Defense. This builds on their 2024...

June 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Drone Forge Completes First Airbus Flexrotor Acquisition.

Australian aerospace start-up Drone Forge and Airbus Helicopters have finalized an agreement to acquire six Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS) packages totaling 17 aircraft, marking the largest Flexrotor order...