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June 19, 2025
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Training and Simulation

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

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

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

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...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

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

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...

June 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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...

June 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Safran and Babcock Deepen Franco-British Defence Cooperation with New Memorandum of Understanding.

Safran Electronics & Defense, a leading provider of advanced defence technologies, and Babcock International Group have announced plans to deepen their collaboration across multi-domain mission systems, aircraft engines, space...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Avio Aero Teams Up with Safran and MTU Aero Engines to Develop Power Solutions for Europe’s Next-Generation Military Helicopters.

Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines, and Avio Aero—three leading engine specialists—have joined forces to bolster European sovereignty. The companies plan to develop the ENGHE (European Next Generation Helicopter...

June 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Drone Forge Places First Order for Airbus Flexrotor.

Australian aerospace start-up Drone Forge and Airbus Helicopters have entered into an agreement to acquire six Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS) packages, totaling 17 aircraft, marking the largest single...