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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...

June 11, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin to Deliver C-5M Support Under $56M Deal

A new $56-million defense contract tasks Lockheed Martin with providing key maintenance and logistics support for the US Air Force’s C-5M fleet. The work is part of an avionics...

US Army Increases MET Procurement With Oshkosh Contract Worth $27.6M

The US Army has expanded its order of Medium Equipment Trailers by contracting Oshkosh Defense for 55 additional units at a cost of $27.6 million. This order contributes to...

June 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Milrem Presents Armed THeMIS UGV With Anti-Drone System at Indonesian Expo

During Indo Defence 2025 in Jakarta, Milrem Robotics unveiled its latest THeMIS UGV configured with new combat features. The variant includes an expanded platform and the Valhalla-manufactured Loki turret...

June 11, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Japan Reveals Advanced Type 12 Missile Launcher to Public for First Time

The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces presented their enhanced Type 12 long-range missile launcher at the annual Fuji Firepower Exercise. Held in Shizuoka, the event invited thousands of students and...