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MBDA Start-Up NEODE Systems Secures Its First Contract.

NEODE Systems, a start-up launched by MBDA to advance digital and AI-based defense technologies, has landed its inaugural contract from France’s DGA on behalf of the French Army. Just...

Invisio Wins SEK 145 Million Contract for Dismounted Soldier Systems.

INVISIO has secured a major order from a new European client for its dismounted soldier systems, with deliveries scheduled for completion in 2025. The order includes INVISIO’s personal communication...

June 19, 2025
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Air Platforms

Embraer Marks 600,000 Flight Hours Milestone for the A-29 Super Tucano.

Embraer, a global aerospace leader, marks a major achievement today at the Paris Air Show as the A-29 Super Tucano fleet—operated by 22 air forces worldwide—surpasses 600,000 flight hours....

June 19, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

HII Collaborates with USAF and RAAF on Simulated F-35 Joint Training.

Victory in modern aerial warfare with the F-35 Lightning II requires more than just speed—it demands realistic virtual training, joint exercises, and international collaboration to maintain mission readiness. Recently,...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Airbus and Leonardo to Initiate NH90 Block 2 Studies Following NAHEMA’s Request.

Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo are collaborating on an architecture study to establish the foundation for the NH90’s long-term evolution, known as Block 2, in response to a request from...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

France Signals Plan to Acquire GlobalEye from Saab.

Saab and the French defence procurement agency, Direction générale de l’armement (DGA), have today signed a joint declaration of intent for the sale of Saab’s GlobalEye Early Warning and...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Saab and Sabena Technics Enter Agreement Concerning GlobalEye Platform.

Saab has entered into a framework agreement with Sabena technics, a French company specializing in aircraft maintenance and modification, to support modification work on Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning...

Lockheed Martin Reveals Groundbreaking Performance Results for the C-130J Super Hercules.

Lockheed Martin continues to push the boundaries of tactical airlift with the C-130J Super Hercules, announcing a significant milestone in wing structure testing that surpassed all expectations by confirming...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Sikorsky and CAE Introduce Digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection Capability to MH-60R Maritime Helicopters.

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and CAE, a global leader in training and simulation, are partnering to deliver the CAE Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) system for installation on...

Lockheed Martin Delivers the Eighth Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Battery to the U.S.

Lockheed Martin has successfully delivered the Minimum Engagement Package (MEP) for the eighth Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery to the U.S. government. The MEP includes three launchers...