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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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Weapons and Munition

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...

June 20, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

June 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

Rohde & Schwarz’s SOVERON AR to Boost A-29N Super Tucano Capabilities for the Portuguese Air Force.

The Portuguese Air Force (FAP) is set to be the inaugural user of Embraer’s A-29N Super Tucano, a light combat aircraft modified to NATO specifications. The first aircraft delivery...

June 19, 2025
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Naval Platforms

GDEB Secures $987 Million Contract Modification for Long-Lead Materials and Submarine Construction Costs.

General Dynamics Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has announced a $987 million modification to its existing submarine production contract. The new agreement enhances efforts in component development,...

June 19, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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...

June 19, 2025
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Air Platforms

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...

June 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Soldier Systems

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....