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June 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin Signs Contract to Equip Polish AH-64E Apache Helicopters with Generation 4 TADS/PNVS Systems.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) has secured a U.S. Government contract for the production of Generation 4 Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (Gen 4 TADS/PNVS)...

June 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

Bell and Tunisia Conclude Fleet Purchase Agreement for 12 SUBARU Bell 412EPX Aircraft.

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced at the 2025 Paris Air Show the signing of a purchase agreement with the Tunisian Air Force for 12 SUBARU Bell...

June 16, 2025
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Patria Commences Operations at Newly Opened F-35 Production Plant in Jämsä, Finland.

Patria held the inauguration ceremony for its new F-35 production facility at the Halli site in Jämsä, Finland. This production line will focus on the large-scale assembly of F-35...

June 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

Australia Enhances F/A-18F and EA-18G Sustainment Capabilities.

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Australia for sustainment support and associated equipment for the country’s F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleets,...

June 16, 2025
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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...