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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....

June 11, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

C-5M Super Galaxy Fleet to Get Avionics Boost From Lockheed Martin

The Department of Defense has contracted Lockheed Martin for $56 million to provide maintenance and logistics for the USAF’s C-5M Super Galaxy fleet. This effort is central to an...

Army Expands Trailer Fleet With $27.6M Contract to Oshkosh

Oshkosh Defense will provide 55 new Medium Equipment Trailers to the US Army under a $27.6-million order. The purchase is the latest under a five-year deal permitting the delivery...

June 11, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Milrem Robotics Launches Armed THeMIS UGV With Drone Defense Capabilities

Milrem Robotics has launched an upgraded THeMIS unmanned vehicle at Indonesia’s Indo Defence 2025 forum, showcasing its newest enhancements. The combat UGV includes increased storage and the Loki remote-controlled...

Japan Showcases New Type 12 Missile Launcher at Fuji Firepower Event

At its biggest live-fire drill, Japan introduced the upgraded Type 12 missile launcher vehicle to the public for the first time. Over 4,000 high school students and family members...