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June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy Achieve Milestone with Inaugural Autonomous Flight of Leonardo AW139.

In a major step for the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program, Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have completed the first-ever autonomous test flight of a Leonardo...

June 17, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Kongsberg and Safran Renew Collaboration for Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Propulsion Support.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace and Safran Power Units have extended their long-term partnership for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) propulsion system, solidifying years of successful collaboration. The renewed agreement...

June 17, 2025
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Cybersecurity

Air Force Teams Up with DARPA to Advance Cyber Resilience and Enhance Defense Capabilities.

Developing cutting-edge, resilient software is essential for maintaining a strong and capable U.S. military. However, the Department of Defense’s reliance on outdated IT systems and decades-old security policies leaves...

June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

LM and KAI Broaden Their Strategic Collaboration.

At the 2025 Paris Air Show on June 17, Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed an MoU to expand their collaborative efforts into new domains. The extended...

June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

Aerostar Conducts First Scheduled Maintenance Check on Romanian Black Hawk Helicopter.

Aerostar, a trusted Lockheed Martin-approved MRO center, has completed its first Phase Maintenance Inspection (PMI) for a Black Hawk® helicopter operated by Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI). Delivered...

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....