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June 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Maxar, Saab Collaborate on Space-Empowered Drone Navigation System

Saab and Maxar are collaborating to build space-based solutions for drones, aiming to improve GPS-free flight performance. Their agreement focuses on integrating Maxar’s high-res 3D terrain data into Saab’s...

Korea’s Ghost Commander II Carrier Unites Crewed Jets and Smart Drones

South Korea has unveiled its vision for future naval warfare through the Ghost Commander II, a carrier designed to fuse human-piloted jets and robotic systems into one battlefield network....

Philippines to Receive 12 Advanced FA-50 Jets by 2030 in $700M Pact with KAI

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced that the Philippine Department of National Defense has agreed to purchase 12 FA-50 fighter jets in a deal worth $700 million. Delivery of...

Thailand to Modernize Air Force with Swedish Gripen Jets in $500M Deal

Thailand has chosen Gripen E/F fighters from Saab for its air force upgrade program, bypassing the more widely used U.S. F-16s in favor of the Swedish aircraft in a...

June 4, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

New Zealand Completes Software and Flight Control Upgrade for NH90 Helicopters

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has finalized a complete upgrade of its NH90 helicopter fleet, involving major enhancements to its navigation software, tracking capabilities, and automated landing systems....

Raytheon Wins $536M SPY-6 Radar Support Contract from US Navy

Raytheon has secured a $536 million deal to supply the U.S. Navy with SPY-6 radars and a comprehensive support package including training programs, onboard integration, and software enhancements. The...

US Submarine Manufacturing Expands With Major Contract

The U.S. Department of Defense is accelerating its Virginia-class submarine program by awarding a $5-billion logistics contract to six small businesses. Managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, the goal...

Rolls-Royce to Deliver Hybrid Power Systems for South Korea’s Ulsan-Class Fleet

Rolls-Royce has been selected to power South Korea’s Ulsan-class frigate program, which consists of six new ships. The package includes the MT30 gas turbine, diesel generators, and advanced propeller...

Tactical Lift Capacity Increases With Airbus NH90s

Airbus Helicopters has delivered two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (MSPT variant) to the Spanish Navy, launching the second phase of the country’s NH90 procurement strategy. The handover represents the...

First L-39 Skyfox Aircraft Arrives in Hungary

Hungary has begun receiving its order of L-39 Skyfox trainer jets, with three aircraft delivered by Aero Vodochody to Kecskemét Air Base. These jets are the first installment of...