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June 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

GA-ASI Debuts PELE: Versatile Launched Drone for Allied Nations

Global drone leader GA-ASI has launched its latest innovation, PELE – a new small unmanned aerial system (UAS) aimed at enhancing mission capability for defense clients worldwide. The Precision...

FMV and Millog Reach Agreement on Sustaining Armoured Military Vehicles

FMV, Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration, has signed an armoured vehicle maintenance contract with Finnish defence services company Millog Oy. This agreement seeks to reinforce Swedish-Finnish collaboration and guarantee ongoing...

BAE Systems Wins Deal to Deliver 155mm BONUS Munitions to Sweden

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth nearly $62 million (SEK 600 million) to supply additional BONUS precision-guided munitions to the Swedish Armed Forces....

Rafael Launches Iron Beam 450 With Extended Targeting Range and Accuracy

Rafael has launched the Iron Beam 450, the latest generation of its high-energy laser defense platform, now incorporating a 450mm beam director for greater performance. This new beam director...

BAE Systems to Deliver More BONUS Munitions to Swedish Military in $62M Deal

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has placed an order with BAE Systems for additional 155mm BONUS precision-guided rounds. These munitions are used by the Swedish Armed Forces for targeted...

June 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Russia to Assist North Korean Manufacturing of Iranian Kamikaze Drones

Russia is reportedly facilitating North Korea’s efforts to produce Iranian-made Shahed drones within its own territory. The Shahed-136, notorious for its use in Ukraine, is a loitering munition capable...

Elbit Introduces PAWS-2 HR Missile Alert System With High-Resolution IR Sensor

Elbit Systems is preparing to launch its newest infrared missile warning system, the PAWS-2 (HR), at the 2025 Paris Air Show, taking place from June 16 to 22. The...

AGM-181 Nuclear Missile Revealed for B-21 Raider and B-52 Fleet

The US Air Force has publicly released the first rendering of the AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff missile, a nuclear cruise missile intended to equip the future B-21 Raider and the...

June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Portugal Signs F-35 Industry Deal With Lockheed Martin Despite No Acquisition Plan

Lockheed Martin has entered into a cooperation agreement with AED Cluster Portugal to assess how Portuguese companies can integrate into the global supply chain of the F-35 Lightning II...

June 12, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Indonesia to Receive 48 Turkish Kaan Fighter Jets Under $10B Deal

President Erdogan has announced a major defense export agreement with Indonesia for the delivery of 48 Turkish-made fighter jets. The deal, worth $10 billion, includes the production and handover...