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June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms
R&D

Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy Successfully Complete First Autonomous Flight of the Leonardo AW139 Helicopter.

Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have successfully conducted the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, marking a key milestone in the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics...

Thales and Turgis & Gaillard Collaborate to Develop a Fully French Airborne Surveillance Solution Featuring the AAROK MALE Drone and AirMaster S Radar.

The AAROK drone, developed by Turgis Gaillard and showcased at the 2023 Paris Air Show, stands as the first French-built MALE (Medium Altitude, Long Endurance) drone. Purpose-built for ISR...

Shield AI Progresses Combat-Ready Autonomy with Second MQ-20 Avenger Test Flight.

Shield AI, a leading deep-tech company specializing in advanced autonomy software and defense aircraft, has successfully completed its second flight demonstration of the Hivemind mission autonomy software on the...

June 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

MATARIS: France’s First Line of Loitering Munitions.

The MATARIS family comprises four types of remotely operated munitions, offering both short- and medium-range options, each fitted with a custom warhead developed by KNDS: MT-10: Rotary-wing platform with...

June 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Thales and Boreal Collaborate to Develop Long-Range Loitering Munitions.

France and NATO Prepare for New Long-Range Loitering Munition Capability The new long-range loitering munition (MTO-LP) is being developed to meet the operational demands of France and NATO allies....

Thales and KNDS France Introduce RAPIDFire Land, the Ground-Based Version of the 40mm RAPIDFire Naval Defense System.

The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has already placed firm orders for 14 RAPIDFire systems to equip the French Navy’s vessels. Two systems are fully operational aboard the Fleet...

Ursa Major Secures $32.9 Million Contract to Supply 16 Upgraded Hadley Engines for Stratolaunch’s Hypersonic Test Program.

Ursa Major has secured a $32.9 million contract to develop and supply 16 upgraded Hadley H13 engines to Stratolaunch. This multi-year agreement builds on their successful flight collaborations and...

New Multi-Mission Beechcraft King Air Demonstrator Debuts at Paris Air Show.

Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has announced that its new multi-mission Beechcraft King Air demonstration aircraft will make its European debut at the 2025 Paris Air Show....

Current Scientific Corporation’s Advanced Surveillance System Chosen for Testing Through Canada’s Innovation Solutions Program.

Current Scientific Corporation, a Canadian developer of electro-optical infrared systems, has announced that its advanced surveillance solution has been selected for testing under the Government of Canada’s Innovation Solutions...

Leonardo and Baykar Form Joint Venture for Unmanned Technologies.

At the International Paris Airshow in Le Bourget, Leonardo and Baykar Technologies officially announced the formation of a joint venture focused on the advancement of unmanned technologies. This follows...