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June 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

Sixth KC-390 Aircraft Ordered by Portugal, with Ten More Now on the Table

Embraer, a leading global aerospace company, announced at the 55th Paris Air Show that the Portuguese government has decided to acquire a sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft. The original contract,...

June 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Saab AEW Capability Incorporated into MQ-9B by GA-ASI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced a partnership with Saab to develop an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capability for its MQ-9B series of Remotely Piloted...

June 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

GA-ASI Rolls Out PELE Small UAS Aimed at International Buyers

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), renowned for its leadership in unmanned aviation from the iconic Predator® to the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, has introduced a new small uncrewed...

June 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

BAE Secures Swedish Defense Contract for Precision 155mm BONUS Munition

BAE Systems has secured a new contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to deliver additional BONUS precision-guided munitions to the Swedish Armed Forces. The agreement is valued at...

June 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Iron Beam 450: Rafael Rolls Out Next-Gen Laser Weapon With Boosted Range

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has debuted its upgraded Iron Beam 450 laser system, showcasing a major enhancement in power and precision through a 450-millimeter aperture. Compared to the older...

June 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Sweden Expands Use of BONUS Shells in New $62M Agreement With BAE

BAE Systems has announced a fresh order from Sweden’s military procurement agency to deliver more BONUS smart artillery rounds for the country’s armed forces. The contract, worth nearly $62...

June 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Russia, North Korea Join Forces for Domestic Drone Production

Russia is set to help North Korea begin manufacturing Shahed-series kamikaze drones, originally developed by Iran. These low-cost, high-impact drones have been central to Russia’s strike strategy in Ukraine,...

June 13, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon’s AGM-181 Cruise Missile to Equip USAF Strategic Bombers

The US Air Force has disclosed the first image of its new AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff missile, a nuclear-capable weapon slated for use aboard the B-21 Raider and B-52 Stratofortress...

June 13, 2025
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Land Platforms

Sweden’s FMV Enters Maintenance Agreement with Millog for Armoured Fleet

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Finland’s Millog Oy have signed a new agreement for the maintenance of armoured vehicles. This contract is designed to strengthen Swedish-Finnish defence...

June 13, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Israel’s Elbit Debuts New High-Definition Missile Defense Sensor for Aircraft

Israeli defense company Elbit Systems is unveiling the PAWS-2 HR, an advanced missile warning system, during the Paris Air Show from June 16 to 22. The upgrade aims to...