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June 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

MQ-9B Gains Airborne Early Warning Capabilities with Saab Tech, Says GA-ASI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working with Saab to introduce Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capabilities to its MQ-9B family of unmanned aircraft, which includes SkyGuardian®,...

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 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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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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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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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 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 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 11, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Australia, US Seal Deal on Joint Missile Development and Industry Cooperation

Australia has signed an agreement with the US to jointly advance and maintain the Precision Strike Missile project. This formalizes deeper military-technical collaboration under a shared strategic umbrella in...

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...