June, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

June 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

General Atomics Introduces PELE Compact Drone for International Markets

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the global leader in unmanned aircraft innovation—from the Predator® to the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft—has launched a next-generation small unmanned system known as...

June 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

GA-ASI Rolls Out New PELE UAS for Extended Sensing Missions

GA-ASI has introduced a next-generation launched effect UAS named PELE, created to meet growing international demand for compact and cost-effective aerial solutions. The drone is designed for attrition-tolerant missions...

June 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Rafael’s Iron Beam 450 Adds Power and Precision With 450mm Director

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has presented its latest defense innovation, the Iron Beam 450, now integrated with a 450-millimeter laser beam director to boost engagement effectiveness. The new upgrade...

June 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Sweden Signs $62M Contract With BAE Systems for More Precision BONUS Shells

The Swedish Armed Forces will receive additional BONUS smart artillery shells under a newly signed contract with BAE Systems, announced this week. The agreement totals nearly $62 million (SEK...

June 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Russia-North Korea Pact to Produce Iranian Shahed Drones

North Korea is reportedly preparing to locally manufacture Iranian-designed Shahed drones with help from Russia. These drones, known for their effectiveness in Russia’s Ukraine operations, are compact, long-range, and...

June 13, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Elbit Unveils PAWS-2 HR Missile Warning System With Enhanced IR Detection

Elbit Systems will reveal its latest innovation, the PAWS-2 HR missile warning system, at the Paris Air Show taking place June 16–22. The system enhances aircraft protection in dense...

June 13, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

New US Air Force Cruise Missile for B-21, B-52 Revealed

The US Air Force has showcased its first concept image of the AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff missile, a nuclear cruise missile planned for deployment on both B-21 and B-52 bombers....

June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Opens F-35 Partnership Pathway for Portugal With New Industry Pact

Despite Lisbon’s hesitancy to purchase the F-35, Lockheed Martin has signed a memorandum with AED Cluster Portugal to develop a framework for domestic involvement in the fighter jet’s global...

June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms

Turkey to Supply 48 Indigenous Fighter Jets to Indonesia Over a Decade

Turkey has committed to exporting 48 of its fifth-generation Kaan fighter jets to Indonesia, in a deal valued at $10 billion, President Erdogan stated. Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries,...

June 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Raytheon to Supply US Navy With Four More SPY-6 Radars in $646M Pact

Raytheon has secured a $646-million contract to provide the US Navy with four more SPY-6(V) radar systems. With this order, Raytheon now holds contracts for 42 total radars to...