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June 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Teledyne FLIR OEM Boosts Defense Readiness with NDAA-Compliant Thermal Imaging Technologies.

Teledyne FLIR OEM, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced that its range of dual-use thermal camera modules—Neutrino®, Boson®, Hadron™, and Lepton®—now comply with the National Defense Authorization...

June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy Successfully Complete First Autonomous Flight of the Leonardo AW139 Helicopter.

Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have successfully conducted the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, marking a key milestone in the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics...

June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

Aerostar Successfully Completes First Routine Maintenance Inspection of Romanian Black Hawk.

Aerostar, a Lockheed Martin authorized maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) center, has successfully completed its first Phase Maintenance Inspection (PMI) on a Black Hawk® helicopter for Romania’s Ministry of...

June 17, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Indra Integrates AI into Simulators, Cutting Tactical Battle Scenario Generation Time to Minutes.

Indra is integrating an AI-driven system into its simulators that enables the creation of tactical training scenarios in just minutes—dramatically cutting down what previously took days and considerable effort....

June 10, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

UK’s Next-Gen Air Defense System Could Be Delivered by Northrop and Marshall

Northrop Grumman and Marshall are collaborating to offer a domestic solution for the British Army’s new GBAD requirement. The proposed system would integrate UK-sourced technology to align with Ministry...

June 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

China Advances AI for Torpedoes to Counter Submarine Decoys

China is creating an AI-based detection system to improve torpedo accuracy against submarines using decoy defenses. A study by the PLA Navy Armament Department and China State Shipbuilding Corporation...

June 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Army’s New Short-Range Interceptor Motor Passes Key Raytheon-Northrop Tests

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have tested a solid rocket motor for the Army’s new NGSRI, designed to outperform the aging Stinger missile with superior range and speed. The motor...

June 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Maxar and Saab to Co-Develop GPS-Free Drone Navigation Using Space Assets

Maxar and Saab have announced a new defense tech agreement aimed at creating multi-domain drone solutions with space-based features. Through the deal, Maxar will supply satellite maps and 3D...

June 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

NH90 Helicopters in New Zealand Receive Technology Upgrades for Enhanced Operation

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has implemented a wide-ranging upgrade for its NH90 fleet, enhancing both software and avionics systems to strengthen operational performance and safety standards. The...

June 3, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Fast-Tracking Drone Advances: US Announces Project G.I.

To rapidly advance drone capabilities, the Pentagon has introduced Project G.I., a competitive program that challenges developers to deliver scalable, mission-ready UAS platforms. The project places emphasis on drones...