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June 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

General Atomics Launches PELE: Small UAV with Global Mission Scope

GA-ASI, the company behind famous drones like Predator® and MQ-9B, has officially launched PELE, a new compact drone designed for versatile applications across global defense sectors. PELE, standing for...

Sweden Signs Agreement with BAE Systems for 155mm BONUS Artillery Ammunition

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has awarded BAE Systems a new contract, valued at nearly $62 million (SEK 600 million), to supply additional BONUS precision-guided munitions to the Swedish...

New Iron Beam 450 by Rafael Promises Better Accuracy, Longer Reach

Rafael has officially rolled out the Iron Beam 450, a next-gen laser weapon system featuring a larger 450mm beam director engineered for superior range and accuracy. This larger aperture...

Sweden Strengthens Artillery Arsenal With Expanded BONUS Munition Order From BAE

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has confirmed a new order placed with BAE Systems to procure more 155mm BONUS munitions for its ground forces. Estimated at $62 million, this deal...

June 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Russia to Facilitate North Korea’s Shahed Drone Assembly Operations

Russia is expected to assist North Korea in creating a domestic version of Iran’s Shahed-series loitering drones. These kamikaze munitions, used heavily in Ukraine, offer long-range precision strike capability...

B-21 and B-52 to Receive New AGM-181 Nuclear Cruise Missile

The US Air Force has unveiled a visual concept of its AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff missile, a nuclear-capable system being developed for long-range deployment from B-21 and B-52 bombers. Raytheon...

Millog and FMV Sign Contract for Maintaining Sweden’s Armoured Vehicles

A new armoured vehicle maintenance contract has been signed between FMV, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, and Finnish defence company Millog Oy. The deal seeks to enhance bilateral defence...

Next-Gen Missile Warning Sensor From Elbit to Debut in Paris

Israeli defense giant Elbit Systems is set to introduce its new PAWS-2 (High Resolution) missile warning system at the Paris Air Show, running from June 16–22. The system targets...

June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Portugal May Join F-35 Supply Chain Through Lockheed Partnership Despite No Jet Order

Lockheed Martin has signed a cooperation deal with Portugal’s AED Cluster, a leading defense industry consortium, to explore pathways for Portuguese firms to participate in the F-35 program, even...

June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Indonesia, Turkey Seal $10B Deal for 48 Kaan Fighter Jets

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed a landmark export deal for 48 Kaan fighter jets with Indonesia, boosting Turkish defense industry momentum. The $10 billion agreement spans a 10-year...