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June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

Aramco Acquires C-27J Aircraft to Address Firefighting and Multi-Mission Demands in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Leonardo’s globally recognized C-27J multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, with over 270,000 flight hours, is gaining a new customer. Leonardo will supply two C-27J aircraft to Aramco for multi-role missions...

June 17, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Sweden Places Order with Saab for Giraffe 4A Radar Solutions.

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has placed an order with Saab for Giraffe 4A radar systems and associated support services for the Swedish Armed Forces. The contract is...

June 17, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Indra Adds AI to Its Simulators, Enabling Rapid Creation of Tactical Battle Scenarios in Minutes.

Indra is embedding an artificial intelligence system into its simulators that can generate tactical training scenarios in minutes—a process that formerly took days and required substantial manpower. The company...

June 16, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Hensoldt and Diehl Defence Expand Collaboration on Next-Gen Software-Based Air Defence Solutions

Diehl Defence and HENSOLDT used the Paris Air Show 2025 in Le Bourget to announce an expansion of their cooperation in ground-based air defence. The companies plan to deliver...

June 16, 2025
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Training and Simulation

GA-ASI Breakthrough Autonomous Jet Test Includes Simulated Shoot-Down Success

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) achieved a first-of-its-kind milestone on June 11 with a complex test involving multiple aircraft and cutting-edge software, culminating in a simulated autonomous shoot-down....

June 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

Portuguese Government to Procure Sixth KC-390, Expands Deal with Ten Additional Options

At the 55th Paris Air Show, Embraer confirmed that the Portuguese government has opted to procure a sixth KC-390 Millennium, expanding its planned fleet. Portugal initially ordered five KC-390s...

June 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Curtiss-Wright Secures $31 Million Deal with US Navy to Provide Triton UAV Systems

Curtiss-Wright Corporation has secured a $31 million IDIQ contract from the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) to provide Airborne Mission Processors (AMP) and spare parts for the MQ-4C Triton...

June 16, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

MBDA Secures Deal to Design FULGUR Missile for Italy’s Ground Forces

At the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget (June 16-20, 2025), MBDA announced the signing of a development contract to deliver a very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) system to...

June 16, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile Capability Strengthened by Italy

The U.S. State Department has authorized a potential sale of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Italy, valued at approximately $211 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has...

June 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

B61-13 Initial Production Completed Sooner Than Expected

Sandia National Laboratories has announced the early completion of the first production unit of the B61-13 gravity bomb, achieved approximately a year ahead of schedule. This milestone highlights the...