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July 3, 2025
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Air Platforms

Terma Selected to Aid in Upgrade of Argentina’s F-16 Fighter Jets

Terma has signed a support agreement with the Argentine Ministry of Defense (MOD) and the Argentine Air Force (FAA) to contribute to the modernization and mission-readiness of 24 ex-Royal...

July 2, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

German-Spanish Collaboration to Tackle Hypersonics and Unmanned Warfare

In a move to strengthen European defense innovation, Germany’s Diehl Defence and Spain’s Sener have formalized a new cooperation agreement to jointly develop emerging military technologies. The collaboration will...

July 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Dutch Ministry Awards Seabed Drone Project to Lobster Robotics

Lobster Robotics is collaborating with the Dutch Ministry of Defence to upgrade its Scout underwater drone into a defense-capable asset. Originally intended for civilian underwater tasks, the Scout is...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

UK-Ukraine Agreement Aims to Accelerate Joint Drone Development

A new agreement between the UK and Ukraine aims to deepen defense industry ties, particularly in drone technology and battlefield innovation. The collaboration allows British defense companies to access...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Reusable Drones Gain Strike Capability Via AirLAS Missile Launcher System

German firms Diehl Defence and POLARIS are collaborating on a next-generation aerial strike solution called the Airborne Launching and Attack System (AirLAS). The concept integrates Diehl’s IRIS-T missile with...

June 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

Industry Partners Launch V Company Edgewing Under GCAP to Drive Development of Next-Generation Combat Aircraft.

A significant step in global defense innovation was marked today with the establishment of Edgewing—a joint enterprise uniting top aerospace firms BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft...

Thales Delivers Ground Master 400 Alpha to Strengthen Airspace Sovereignty in Albania.

In a joint appearance by French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Albanian Defence Minister Pirro Vengu, Thales has been appointed the key industrial partner to swiftly provide a...

June 19, 2025
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Training and Simulation

HII Partners with USAF and RAAF to Deliver Simulated F-35 Joint Training Exercises.

Winning in modern air combat with the F-35 Lightning II requires more than sheer speed; it demands precise virtual training, collaborative exercises, and international teamwork to sustain mission readiness....

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

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...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

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...