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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...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Sikorsky and CAE Deliver Digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection Technology for MH-60R Maritime Helicopters.

Sikorsky, part of Lockheed Martin, and CAE, a leader in training and simulation, have teamed up to provide the CAE Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) system for the U.S....

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Airbus and Leonardo Launch NH90 Block 2 Development Studies at NAHEMA’s Request.

Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo have teamed up to perform an architecture study to lay the groundwork for the NH90’s long-term evolution, termed Block 2, following a request by NAHEMA...

June 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

AV and UAS Denmark Launch Strategic Collaboration to Enhance UAS Capabilities for European Allies.

AeroVironment, Inc. announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hans Christian Andersen Airport in Odense, Denmark, home of the UAS Denmark Test Center. The MOU focuses...

June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

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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Cybersecurity

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

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),...