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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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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...

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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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...

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 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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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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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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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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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...