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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 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...

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

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
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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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....