June, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

June 19, 2025
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Naval Platforms

GDEB Awarded $987M Contract Adjustment to Support Procurement and Construction for Submarine Production.

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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Communication and Electronics

Safran and Pen Aviation Sign Agreement, Celebrating Initial Export of New 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 19, 2025
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Air Platforms

KNDS France is the Leading Armament Provider for French Platforms Including RAFALE, MIRAGE, and TIGER.

KNDS France is demonstrating its comprehensive range of airborne medium-caliber systems, which are supported by deep integration know-how in weapons and ammunition. With over 780 systems currently deployed with...

June 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

NEODE Systems, an MBDA Start-Up, Lands Initial Contract.

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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Soldier Systems

Invisio Secures SEK 145M Deal to Supply Dismounted Soldier Systems.

INVISIO has received a significant contract from a new European customer for its dismounted soldier systems, with all deliveries planned to be finalized in 2025. The order comprises INVISIO’s...

June 19, 2025
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Air Platforms

Embraer Celebrates A-29 Super Tucano Reaching 600,000 Flight Hours.

At the Paris Air Show, Embraer, a prominent name in aerospace, celebrates a significant milestone as the A-29 Super Tucano fleet has accumulated over 600,000 flight hours across 22...

June 19, 2025
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Training and Simulation

HII Teams Up with U.S. and Australian Air Forces for F-35 Joint Simulation Training.

Achieving success in today’s aerial combat with the F-35 Lightning II extends beyond speed; it hinges on high-fidelity virtual training, coordinated exercises, and global partnerships to ensure operational readiness....

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Airbus and Leonardo Begin NH90 Block 2 Study Phase in Response to NAHEMA’s Call.

In response to a request from NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter Management Agency), Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo are partnering to conduct an architecture study to define the framework for the NH90...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

France Announces Its Intention to Purchase Saab’s GlobalEye System.

Saab and France’s Direction générale de l’armement (DGA) signed a joint declaration of intent concerning the potential sale of Saab’s GlobalEye Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, along with...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Saab and Sabena Technics Sign Partnership Agreement Focused on GlobalEye.

Saab has signed a framework agreement with French aircraft maintenance and modification specialist Sabena technics to carry out modification work on Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C)...