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AAROK MALE Drone and AirMaster S Radar Form the Core of a Fully French Airborne Surveillance Solution by Thales and Turgis & Gaillard.

The AAROK drone, created by Turgis Gaillard and revealed at the 2023 Paris Air Show, is the first MALE-class drone to be fully developed in France. Specifically engineered for...

June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Aramco Purchases C-27J Multi-Mission Aircraft to Enhance Firefighting and Operational Capabilities in Saudi Arabia.

Leonardo’s C-27J tactical transport aircraft, which has accumulated more than 270,000 flight hours worldwide, will soon be joining the fleet of Aramco in Saudi Arabia. Leonardo is set to...

June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Aerostar Finalizes Initial Routine Inspection for Romania’s Black Hawk Fleet.

Lockheed Martin-authorized MRO provider Aerostar has successfully completed its first Phase Maintenance Inspection (PMI) of a Black Hawk® helicopter for Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI). Finished ahead of...

June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Lockheed Martin and KAI Deepen Long-Term Strategic Ties.

Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 17 during the 2025 Paris Air Show, further expanding their multi-decade partnership. The...

June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

First Autonomous Flight of Leonardo AW139 Helicopter Completed by Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy.

Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have achieved a breakthrough by completing the first autonomous flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics...

First Unit of B61-13 Nuclear Bomb Finalized Ahead of Schedule

The first B61-13 gravity bomb production unit has been completed significantly ahead of schedule, marking a key success for Sandia National Laboratories and the U.S. nuclear security program. As...

Leonardo and Baykar Set Up Joint Venture Focused on Unmanned Systems.

During the International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget, Leonardo and Baykar Technologies announced the creation of LBA Systems, a joint venture dedicated to the development of unmanned aerial technologies....

June 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches