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June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

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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Training and Simulation

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....

June 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

Patria Celebrates the Launch of New F-35 Production Facility in Jämsä, Finland.

Patria marked the opening of its F-35 production facility on Friday, June 13, 2025, at its Halli plant in Jämsä, Finland. The new assembly line will focus on producing...

June 10, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Northrop Grumman, Marshall Jointly Target UK Army GBAD Contract

Aiming to fulfill the UK’s GBAD needs, Northrop Grumman and Marshall have put forward a proposal built on domestic engineering. If selected, the system will be entirely developed and...

June 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

China’s New AI-Enabled Torpedoes Could Ignore Submarine Decoys

An AI-enhanced guidance system for torpedoes is being trialed in China to increase accuracy against disguised submarine targets. The system, co-developed by military and naval defense institutes, has achieved...

June 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon, Northrop Validate NGSRI Propulsion System in New Rocket Motor Tests

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have demonstrated the next-level rocket motors for the Army’s upcoming short-range interceptor, the NGSRI, intended to take over from the Stinger. Equipped with Highly Loaded...

June 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Maxar, Saab Collaborate on Space-Empowered Drone Navigation System

Saab and Maxar are collaborating to build space-based solutions for drones, aiming to improve GPS-free flight performance. Their agreement focuses on integrating Maxar’s high-res 3D terrain data into Saab’s...

June 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

New Zealand Completes Software and Flight Control Upgrade for NH90 Helicopters

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has finalized a complete upgrade of its NH90 helicopter fleet, involving major enhancements to its navigation software, tracking capabilities, and automated landing systems....

June 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Pentagon Bets on Innovation With $20M Drone Program

To meet evolving operational challenges, the U.S. Department of Defense has introduced Project G.I., an accelerated drone development program focused on deploying adaptable unmanned systems. The project prioritizes drones...

May 30, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

General Atomics to Build Next-Generation GHOST ISR and Strike Drones for the U.S.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has secured a $99.3 million contract to develop advanced drones for U.S. intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and strike missions. While exact specifications remain...