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June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Avio Aero, Safran, and MTU Aero Engines Join Forces to Power Europe’s Next Military Helicopter Generation.

To boost European sovereignty in aerospace, engine experts Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines, and Avio Aero have teamed up to develop the European Next Generation Helicopter Engine (ENGHE)—a...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Airbus Teams Up with Singapore to Study Crewed-Uncrewed Integration for the H225M Platform.

Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) has partnered with Airbus Helicopters to explore crewed-uncrewed teaming using the RSAF’s H225M Medium Lift helicopter and Airbus Helicopters’ Flexrotor unmanned aerial...

Lithuania Opts for Embraer’s C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft to Strengthen Armed Forces Capability.

The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has confirmed the selection of Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as its next-generation military transport aircraft. This choice marks a significant advancement in Lithuania’s readiness...

Shield AI Continues Development of Combat-Ready Autonomy with 2nd MQ-20 Avenger Sortie.

Shield AI has completed its second demonstration of Hivemind mission autonomy software on the GA-ASI MQ-20 Avenger, successfully validating its capabilities in a live-virtual-constructive (LVC) mission environment. The test...

June 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

MATARIS: The Inaugural French Series of Loitering Munitions.

The MATARIS remotely operated munition series from KNDS offers a rapid-response solution for modern battlefield requirements, covering both short- and medium-range engagements. The four core systems include: MT-10: Rotary-wing...

June 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Thales and Boreal Join Forces to Produce Extended-Range Loitering Munitions.

Thales and Boreal Develop Rapid-Deploy Long-Range Loitering Munition for France and NATO A new long-range loitering munition (MTO-LP) is under development to meet the evolving needs of French and...

June 17, 2025
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Training and Simulation
R&D

With AI Integration, Indra’s Simulators Now Generate Tactical Battle Scenarios Within Minutes.

Indra is deploying an AI-based system within its simulators that slashes the time to create tactical training scenarios from days to mere minutes, reducing resource use and effort significantly....

June 17, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Kongsberg and Safran Continue Strategic Partnership for NSM Propulsion Solutions.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace and Safran Power Units have announced the renewal of their long-term agreement for the supply of TR40 turbojet engines for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM),...

June 17, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Mergers & JV

Air Force and DARPA Collaborate to Rapidly Strengthen Cybersecurity and Boost Cyber Resilience.

The U.S. military’s effectiveness depends on resilient, secure software to operate the weapons and systems vital to national defense. Yet, the Department of Defense’s continued use of outdated IT...

Saab Receives Swedish Contract for Giraffe 4A Radar Systems.

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for Giraffe 4A radar systems and related services to equip the Swedish Armed Forces. The order is...