Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

June 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

Portuguese Government to Procure Sixth KC-390, Expands Deal with Ten Additional Options

At the 55th Paris Air Show, Embraer confirmed that the Portuguese government has opted to procure a sixth KC-390 Millennium, expanding its planned fleet. Portugal initially ordered five KC-390s...

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....

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 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

MQ-9B Gains Airborne Early Warning Capabilities with Saab Tech, Says GA-ASI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working with Saab to introduce Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capabilities to its MQ-9B family of unmanned aircraft, which includes SkyGuardian®,...

June 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

General Atomics Introduces PELE Compact Drone for International Markets

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the global leader in unmanned aircraft innovation—from the Predator® to the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft—has launched a next-generation small unmanned system known as...

June 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

GA-ASI Rolls Out New PELE UAS for Extended Sensing Missions

GA-ASI has introduced a next-generation launched effect UAS named PELE, created to meet growing international demand for compact and cost-effective aerial solutions. The drone is designed for attrition-tolerant missions...

June 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Rafael’s Iron Beam 450 Adds Power and Precision With 450mm Director

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has presented its latest defense innovation, the Iron Beam 450, now integrated with a 450-millimeter laser beam director to boost engagement effectiveness. The new upgrade...

June 13, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Sweden Signs $62M Contract With BAE Systems for More Precision BONUS Shells

The Swedish Armed Forces will receive additional BONUS smart artillery shells under a newly signed contract with BAE Systems, announced this week. The agreement totals nearly $62 million (SEK...

June 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Russia-North Korea Pact to Produce Iranian Shahed Drones

North Korea is reportedly preparing to locally manufacture Iranian-designed Shahed drones with help from Russia. These drones, known for their effectiveness in Russia’s Ukraine operations, are compact, long-range, and...

June 13, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Elbit Unveils PAWS-2 HR Missile Warning System With Enhanced IR Detection

Elbit Systems will reveal its latest innovation, the PAWS-2 HR missile warning system, at the Paris Air Show taking place June 16–22. The system enhances aircraft protection in dense...