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Shield AI Moves Forward in Combat-Ready Autonomy with Follow-Up MQ-20 Avenger Flight.

Shield AI Demonstrates Advanced Autonomy with Hivemind on MQ-20 Avenger Shield AI successfully completed the second live demonstration of its mission autonomy software, Hivemind, on a GA-ASI MQ-20 Avenger,...

June 17, 2025
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MATARIS: The First French Collection of Loitering Munitions.

KNDS Unveils Complete MATARIS Remotely Operated Munitions Line KNDS, in collaboration with DELAIR and EOS TECHNOLOGIE, has developed the MATARIS series of remotely operated munitions to rapidly address critical...

June 17, 2025
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Thales and Boreal Work Together on Development of Long-Range Loitering Munitions.

France and NATO forces will soon benefit from the MTO-LP, a long-range loitering munition designed to meet modern battlefield requirements. The system can be quickly deployed by two personnel...

Thales and KNDS France Reveal RAPIDFire Land, the Terrestrial Version of the 40mm RAPIDFire Naval Solution.

RAPIDFire Systems See Rapid Adoption by French Armed Forces The French DGA has placed confirmed orders for 14 RAPIDFire systems, with two already deployed aboard the Fleet Replenishment Ship...

Ursa Major Contracted for $32.9 Million to Supply 16 Hadley Engine Upgrades for Stratolaunch Hypersonic Program.

Ursa Major has been awarded a $32.9 million contract to produce 16 advanced Hadley H13 engines for Stratolaunch. The long-term collaboration supports Stratolaunch’s expanding mission schedule and continues the...

Multi-Mission Beechcraft King Air Demonstrator Showcased for the First Time at Paris Air Show.

Textron Aviation Inc. has announced the upcoming debut of its latest multi-mission Beechcraft King Air demonstrator at the 2025 Paris Air Show, marking its first appearance at both the...

Canada’s Innovation Solutions Program Selects Current Scientific Corporation’s Advanced Surveillance System for Trials.

Current Scientific Corporation, a leading Canadian manufacturer of electro-optical infrared surveillance systems, has been selected to participate in the Innovation Solutions Canada (ISC) program, a government initiative that supports...

Leonardo and Baykar Create Joint Venture to Advance Unmanned Solutions.

During the Paris Air Show 2025 in Le Bourget, Leonardo and Baykar Technologies announced the official launch of LBA Systems, a joint venture focused on advancing unmanned aerial technologies....

June 16, 2025
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NLR and PhotonFirst Jointly Develop Real-Time Systems to Monitor Helicopter Health.

During the 2025 Paris Air Show, the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) and PhotonFirst revealed the development of an innovative Structural Health and Usage Monitoring System (SHUMS) for helicopters....

June 16, 2025
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Boeing Partners with RAAF to Demonstrate MQ-28 Operating Alongside E-7A Wedgetail.

In a first-of-its-kind trial, Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have demonstrated the ability to control multiple MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft and a digital twin from...