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Order Placed for 25,000 Rounds of 40mm Ammunition from KNDS France.

Already operational within the French Army, 40mm telescoped ammunition is reaching a new stage of deployment. The French Procurement Agency has ordered 25,000 rounds, which will help military units...

Saab Selects Anduril Rocket Motor Systems to Develop and Manufacture the SRM for the GLSDB Weapon System.

Saab, Inc. has chosen Anduril Rocket Motor Systems to handle the design, development, and eventual large-scale production of Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) for the GLSDB weapon, a joint venture...

Thales Enhances Albania’s Airspace Sovereignty with Ground Master 400 Alpha Surveillance Radar.

In a joint appearance by French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Albanian Defence Minister Pirro Vengu, Thales has been appointed the key industrial partner to swiftly provide a...

June 20, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

GCAP Achieves Key Milestone as Industry Partners Establish V Company Edgewing for Next-Generation Combat Aircraft.

A significant step in global defense innovation was marked today with the establishment of Edgewing—a joint enterprise uniting top aerospace firms BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft...

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 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....

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...

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...

June 19, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

RAFALE, MIRAGE, TIGER: KNDS France Serves as Primary Armament Supplier for French Fighter Jets and Combat Helicopters.

KNDS France is demonstrating its comprehensive range of airborne medium-caliber systems, which are supported by deep integration know-how in weapons and ammunition. With over 780 systems currently deployed with...

Safran and Pen Aviation Form Partnership, Achieving First Export Success for New Compact Optronic Systems.

Pen Aviation, an established UAV solutions provider active in both France and Asia, has signed an extended partnership agreement with Safran Electronics & Defense. This builds on their 2024...