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June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

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 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

June 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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

Boeing and Royal Australian Air Force Conduct MQ-28 and E-7A Wedgetail Teaming Demo.

In a historic trial, Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) demonstrated a mission against an airborne threat using two live MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones and a third...

June 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Saab and General Atomics Jointly Advance Unmanned Airborne Early Warning Solution.

Saab has revealed a new strategic cooperation with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) focused on developing an Unmanned Airborne Early Warning (UAEW) solution utilizing the MQ-9B unmanned platform. The...

June 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Curtiss-Wright Wins $31M Navy Contract to Deliver Airborne Mission Processors for Triton

Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced a new $31 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) to supply Airborne Mission Processors (AMP) and associated...

June 16, 2025
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Training and Simulation

U.S. Army Awards Live Training Contract to HII.

The U.S. Army’s PEO STRI has included HII’s Mission Technologies division in a multiple award contract (MAC) to supply live training systems and solutions. The IDIQ contract, which carries...

June 16, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Groundbreaking GA-ASI Jet Demonstration Achieves Simulated Kill in Autonomy Trial

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed a unique multi-aircraft autonomy test that featured a simulated autonomous missile engagement. The MQ-20 Avenger® unmanned aircraft, using the latest government-supplied reference...

June 16, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Thales and KNDS France Launch RAPIDFire Land, the Ground Variant of the 40mm RAPIDFire Naval System.

The French Navy has already received orders for 14 RAPIDFire defense systems from the DGA. Two are actively deployed aboard the Jacques Chevallier fleet replenishment ship, which completed two...

June 16, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Ursa Major to Deliver 16 Upgraded Hadley Engines Under $32.9 Million Deal for Stratolaunch Hypersonic Trials.

Stratolaunch has awarded Ursa Major a $32.9 million contract to deliver 16 enhanced Hadley H13 engines as part of a long-term collaboration supporting their growing flight schedule. The new...