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June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy Conduct Initial Autonomous Flight of Leonardo AW139 Helicopter.

Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have successfully conducted the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, a key milestone for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector...

June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
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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...

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 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 10, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Northrop Grumman, Marshall Plan Joint GBAD Solution for Britain

Northrop Grumman has teamed with Marshall to propose a next-gen Ground-Based Air Defense system for the British Army. The program, if approved, would center on UK-based design and production...

June 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Chinese AI Torpedoes Claim Breakthrough in Detecting Submarine Decoys

China is enhancing its torpedo targeting with artificial intelligence that can better detect genuine submarine targets. According to a Chinese military publication, early experiments show the system can distinguish...

June 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Trial Powerful Rocket Motor for US Army’s Future Interceptor

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have jointly conducted successful tests of rocket motors intended for the Army’s future NGSRI missile, designed to replace the current Stinger system. These motors utilize...

June 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Satellite Navigation for Drones: Maxar and Saab Sign Defense Collaboration Deal

Maxar Intelligence has partnered with Saab to create space-integrated defense systems, especially for drone deployment. The joint project will combine Maxar’s satellite imaging and topographic data with Saab’s tactical...

June 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
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New Zealand Enhances NH90 Fleet with Identification, Flight, and Safety Upgrades

At Base Ohakea, New Zealand’s Air Force has completed a capability enhancement initiative for its fleet of NH90 helicopters, aimed at improving mission readiness and interoperability with allied forces....

June 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Project G.I. Aims to Transform American Drone Capabilities

With growing demand for flexible unmanned systems, the U.S. Department of Defense has kicked off Project G.I., an initiative to accelerate the fielding of drones suited for today’s tactical...