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June 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

KNDS France Introduces the SERVAL Counter-UAV Platform, Covering the Full Spectrum from Detection to Neutralization.

Within the high-end segment of the VLTP program, the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has commissioned 530 SERVAL vehicles from the temporary business partnership formed by KNDS France and...

June 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Teledyne FLIR OEM Advances Military Preparedness Through NDAA-Compliant Thermal Imaging Solutions.

Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced NDAA compliance for its series of dual-use thermal imaging modules—including Neutrino®, Boson®, Hadron™, and Lepton®—enabling U.S. government contractors and...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Airbus and Singapore Partner to Investigate Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming Capabilities with the H225M.

The Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) of Singapore has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters to advance crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities between the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF)...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Embraer’s C-390 Millennium Chosen by Lithuania to Enhance Defense Preparedness.

Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence has announced the Embraer C-390 Millennium as the nation’s choice for its next-generation military transport aircraft. This key decision enhances Lithuania’s operational effectiveness and...

June 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

AV Partners with UAS Denmark to Drive the Advancement of Allied UAS Systems Across Europe.

AeroVironment, Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hans Christian Andersen Airport in Odense, Denmark, home to the UAS Denmark Test Center, to explore collaborative use of...

June 18, 2025
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Land Platforms

BAE Collaborates with U.S. Army to Enhance the Combat-Proven M109 Paladin System.

BAE Systems has collaborated with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC) under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to advance the M109-52 Self-Propelled Howitzer...

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 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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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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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...