2025 - Weeklydefencenews

June 23, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

As Part of a $1 Billion Deal with the US, SRC Will Provide Counter-UAS Solutions to Qatar.

SRC, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to defense R&D, announced it will supply a range of advanced counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technologies to Qatar through a landmark $1 billion...

June 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

GCAP Reaches Major Breakthrough with the Launch of V Company Edgewing by Industry Partners to Advance Future Combat Aircraft.

A significant step in global defense innovation was marked today with the establishment of Edgewing—a joint enterprise uniting top aerospace firms BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft...

Thales Supports Albania’s Airspace Control Using Ground Master 400 Alpha Radar.

In a joint appearance by French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Albanian Defence Minister Pirro Vengu, Thales has been appointed the key industrial partner to swiftly provide a...

June 20, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Saab Partners with Anduril Rocket Motor Systems for SRM Design and Production for GLSDB.

Saab, Inc. has chosen Anduril Rocket Motor Systems to handle the design, development, and eventual large-scale production of Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) for the GLSDB weapon, a joint venture...

June 20, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

KNDS France Receives Order for 25,000 40mm Ammunition Rounds.

Already operational within the French Army, 40mm telescoped ammunition is reaching a new stage of deployment. The French Procurement Agency has ordered 25,000 rounds, which will help military units...

June 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

SOVERON AR from Rohde & Schwarz Selected to Enhance Portuguese Air Force’s A-29N Super Tucano Fleet.

The Portuguese Air Force (FAP) is set to be the inaugural user of Embraer’s A-29N Super Tucano, a light combat aircraft modified to NATO specifications. The first aircraft delivery...

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...