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June 20, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Industry Partners Launch V Company Edgewing Under GCAP to Drive Development of Next-Generation Combat Aircraft.

A significant step in global defense innovation was marked today with the establishment of Edgewing—a joint enterprise uniting top aerospace firms BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft...

June 20, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Portuguese Air Force’s A-29N Super Tucano to Gain Enhanced Capabilities with Rohde & Schwarz’s SOVERON AR.

The Portuguese Air Force (FAP) is set to be the inaugural user of Embraer’s A-29N Super Tucano, a light combat aircraft modified to NATO specifications. The first aircraft delivery...

June 19, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

HII Partners with USAF and RAAF to Deliver Simulated F-35 Joint Training Exercises.

Winning in modern air combat with the F-35 Lightning II requires more than sheer speed; it demands precise virtual training, collaborative exercises, and international teamwork to sustain mission readiness....

Invisio Receives SEK 145 Million Order for Advanced Dismounted Soldier Solutions.

INVISIO has secured an important order from a new European client for its dismounted soldier communication systems, with delivery expected throughout 2025. This order encompasses INVISIO’s advanced personal communication...

GDEB Receives $987 Million Contract Extension Covering Long-Lead Material and Submarine Build Expenses.

General Dynamics Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has announced a $987 million modification to its existing submarine production contract. The new agreement enhances efforts in component development,...

MBDA-Backed NEODE Systems Wins First-Ever Contract.

NEODE Systems, a start-up launched by MBDA to advance digital and AI-based defense technologies, has landed its inaugural contract from France’s DGA on behalf of the French Army. Just...

Safran and Pen Aviation Partner in First Export Deal for New Compact Optronic Solutions.

Pen Aviation, an established UAV solutions provider active in both France and Asia, has signed an extended partnership agreement with Safran Electronics & Defense. This builds on their 2024...

June 19, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

RAFALE, MIRAGE, TIGER: KNDS France Powers French Fighter Jets and Combat Helicopters with Main Armament Systems.

KNDS France is demonstrating its comprehensive range of airborne medium-caliber systems, which are supported by deep integration know-how in weapons and ammunition. With over 780 systems currently deployed with...

Drone Forge Secures Initial Order of Airbus Flexrotor Platform.

Australian aerospace start-up Drone Forge and Airbus Helicopters have formalized an agreement to acquire six Flexrotor UAS packages, encompassing 17 aircraft in total—the largest Flexrotor order to date. These...

June 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

KNDS France Launches the SERVAL Counter-UAV Variant Designed for Complete Threat Response from Identification to Neutralization.

As part of the high-tier segment of the VLTP program, the French DGA has ordered 530 SERVAL vehicles through a temporary joint venture between KNDS France and Texelis. Of...