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GA-ASI Unveils PELE Small UAS Designed for Global Clients

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), renowned for its groundbreaking unmanned aircraft from the Predator® to the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, has introduced a new small launched effect with...

June 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

PELE: GA-ASI’s New Tactical Drone Unveiled for International Deployment

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, a world-renowned UAV manufacturer, has rolled out its newest exportable unmanned solution called PELE, marking another leap in battlefield versatility for international allies. The drone...

Rafael Reveals Iron Beam 450 With Larger Aperture for Long-Distance Defense

The Israeli defense firm Rafael has revealed the Iron Beam 450 — an advanced iteration of its laser weapon platform, outfitted with a wider 450mm beam director. The new...

Swedish Armed Forces Place New Order for BAE’s 155mm BONUS Precision Munitions

BAE Systems has secured a new supply contract for its BONUS precision-guided artillery shells, placed by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration on behalf of the national armed forces. This...

June 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Moscow to Back North Korea’s Iranian Drone Manufacturing Initiative

Russia reportedly plans to transfer expertise and equipment to North Korea to help produce Shahed loitering drones—platforms that Russia itself acquired from Iran and has used widely against Ukrainian...

Elbit to Showcase PAWS-2 HR Infrared Missile Warning System at Paris Show

Elbit Systems will present its newly developed PAWS-2 High Resolution missile warning system at the upcoming Paris Air Show, set for June 16–22. The system is tailored for use...

US Air Force Reveals Nuclear Cruise Missile to Replace AGM-86B

The US Air Force has introduced the first rendering of the AGM-181 LRSO cruise missile, built to carry a nuclear payload and be launched from B-21 and B-52 strategic...

June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Portugal to Explore F-35 Industrial Opportunities Under Lockheed Pact

Lockheed Martin has formalized a cooperation deal with AED Cluster Portugal to assess the potential for Portuguese industry to support the F-35 fighter jet program. This engagement proceeds despite...

June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Ankara to Deliver 48 Kaan Fighter Jets to Indonesia in $10B Agreement

President Erdogan revealed that Turkey will export 48 advanced fighter aircraft to Indonesia as part of a $10 billion defense contract. The agreement covers the Kaan stealth jet, produced...

Raytheon Secures $646M to Supply More SPY-6 Radars to US Navy

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $646-million contract for four additional SPY-6(V) radar systems. The cumulative procurement now includes 42 radar units, with final deliveries anticipated by 2028....