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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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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 However, the Department of Defense’s reliance on outdated IT systems and decades-old security policies leaves...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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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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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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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,...

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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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

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 16, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Thales and KNDS France Unveil RAPIDFire Land, a Land-Based Adaptation of the 40mm Naval Defense System.

The DGA has confirmed orders for 14 RAPIDFire units to bolster the French Navy’s defense capabilities. Two systems are already deployed on the Jacques Chevallier (BRF), which has successfully...

June 16, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Stratolaunch Awards Ursa Major a $32.9M Contract for 16 Enhanced Hadley Engines Supporting Hypersonic Testing.

Ursa Major has been awarded a $32.9 million contract to supply 16 advanced Hadley H13 engines to Stratolaunch under a multi-year program. This latest partnership continues a track record...