June, 2025 - latestdefencenews.com

$987 Million Contract Modification Granted to GDEB for Submarine Production Materials and 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,...

Safran and Pen Aviation Establish Partnership, Marking Debut Export of New Compact Optronic Technology.

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
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KNDS France Stands as Key Armament Supplier for French RAFALE, MIRAGE, and TIGER Fleets.

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...

MBDA’s NEODE Systems Start-Up Signs Inaugural 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...

Invisio Lands SEK 145 Million Order Supporting Dismounted Soldier Capabilities.

INVISIO has received a significant contract from a new European customer for its dismounted soldier systems, with all deliveries slated for completion in 2025. This order includes INVISIO’s personal...

June 19, 2025
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Training and Simulation
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HII Works with USAF and RAAF to Advance F-35 Simulated Joint Training Programs.

Achieving dominance in modern aerial warfare with the F-35 Lightning II goes beyond speed. It requires realistic virtual training, coordinated joint exercises, and global collaboration to ensure full mission...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms
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Airbus and Leonardo to Conduct NH90 Block 2 Studies in Collaboration with NAHEMA.

In response to a request from NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter Management Agency), Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo have teamed up to conduct an architecture study that will define the groundwork for...

June 18, 2025
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France Declares Intent to Procure Saab’s GlobalEye Surveillance Platform.

Saab and France’s Direction générale de l’armement (DGA) signed a joint declaration of intent regarding the potential sale of Saab’s GlobalEye Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the...

June 18, 2025
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Saab and Sabena Technics Forge New Partnership for GlobalEye Operations.

Saab has signed a framework deal with French aircraft maintenance and modification provider Sabena technics to support aircraft modification efforts for Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C)...

LM Highlights Breakthrough Performance Results of the C-130J Super Hercules.

Lockheed Martin is advancing the future of tactical airlift with the C-130J Super Hercules, having achieved a major milestone in wing structure testing that exceeded all expectations by validating...