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June 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Lockheed Martin Completes Delivery of the U.S. Military’s Eighth THAAD Battery.

Lockheed Martin has delivered the Minimum Engagement Package (MEP) for the eighth battery of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to the U.S. government. The MEP includes...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Sikorsky and CAE Equip MH-60R Maritime Helicopters with Advanced Digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection.

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, and global training and simulation leader CAE are collaborating to supply the CAE Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) system for U.S. Navy and Royal...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin Unveils Record-Setting C-130J Super Hercules Performance Achievements.

Lockheed Martin continues to innovate in tactical airlift with the C-130J Super Hercules and today revealed groundbreaking wing structure test results that far surpassed initial predictions, verifying an extended...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Saab and Sabena Technics Sign Partnership Agreement Focused on GlobalEye.

Saab has signed a framework agreement with French aircraft maintenance and modification specialist Sabena technics to carry out modification work on Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C)...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

France Announces Its Intention to Purchase Saab’s GlobalEye System.

Saab and France’s Direction générale de l’armement (DGA) signed a joint declaration of intent concerning the potential sale of Saab’s GlobalEye Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, along with...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Airbus and Leonardo Begin NH90 Block 2 Study Phase in Response to NAHEMA’s Call.

In response to a request from NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter Management Agency), Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo are partnering to conduct an architecture study to define the framework for the NH90...

June 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Thales Partners with Boreal to Manufacture Long-Range Loitering Munitions.

France’s MTO-LP Loitering Munition to Boost NATO’s Long-Range Strike Capabilities Designed to satisfy the needs of both France and NATO partners, the MTO-LP long-range loitering munition will offer strike...

June 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

MATARIS: The Pioneer French Range of Loitering Munitions.

The MATARIS system introduces a family of remotely operated munitions developed to fill a critical gap in France’s defense inventory. The series includes four types: MT-10: Rotary-wing, 10 km...

June 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Shield AI Advances Autonomous Combat Capabilities in Second MQ-20 Avenger Flight.

Shield AI has announced the successful completion of its second flight test of the Hivemind autonomy software aboard a GA-ASI MQ-20 Avenger. The recent demonstration, conducted in a live-virtual-constructive...

June 17, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Thales and Turgis & Gaillard Are Creating a 100% French Airborne Surveillance System Using the AAROK MALE Drone and AirMaster S Radar.

Unveiled at the 2023 Paris Air Show, the AAROK drone from Turgis Gaillard is France’s first fully developed Medium Altitude, Long Endurance (MALE) drone. Designed to perform intelligence, surveillance,...