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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 Yet, the Department of Defense’s continued use of outdated IT...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),...

June 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Thales and Boreal Join Forces to Produce Extended-Range Loitering Munitions.

Thales and Boreal Develop Rapid-Deploy Long-Range Loitering Munition for France and NATO A new long-range loitering munition (MTO-LP) is under development to meet the evolving needs of French and...

June 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

NLR and PhotonFirst Launch Joint Project for Helicopter Real-Time Condition Monitoring.

At the 2025 Paris Air Show, NLR (Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre) and PhotonFirst announced their partnership to develop a next-generation Structural Health and Usage Monitoring System (SHUMS) for helicopters....

June 16, 2025
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Land Platforms

Lockheed Martin Conducts Joint Integrated Fires Demo for U.S. Army.

As part of the Balikatan 2025 military exercise, Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Army conducted a virtual joint integrated fires demonstration, successfully combining existing and new technologies in the...

June 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

GA-ASI Enhances MQ-9B with Saab’s Airborne Early Warning Solution

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has teamed up with Saab to develop an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system for the MQ-9B series of Remotely Piloted Aircraft....

June 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Russia to Facilitate North Korea’s Shahed Drone Assembly Operations

Russia is expected to assist North Korea in creating a domestic version of Iran’s Shahed-series loitering drones. These kamikaze munitions, used heavily in Ukraine, offer long-range precision strike capability...

June 2, 2025
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Land Platforms

Baltic Defense Industry Grows With Patria’s Move

Celebrating its fifth year in Latvia, Patria has joined forces with GDELS-Santa Barbara Sistemas to produce and maintain ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles locally. The work will be done at...

June 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Compact Submarine Concept Under Review by Hyundai, Portugal

In a move to bolster its undersea warfare capabilities, the Portuguese Navy has partnered with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to assess the co-development of new compact submarines. The agreement...