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Autonomous Jet from GA-ASI Successfully Performs Simulated Shoot-Down in Latest Test

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed a pioneering test demonstrating advanced autonomous operations across multiple aircraft using next-generation software. The test included the successful simulation of an autonomous...

Diehl Defence and Hensoldt Boost Cooperation on High-End Software-Controlled Air Defence Technology

During the 2025 Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, Diehl Defence and HENSOLDT agreed to strengthen their partnership in ground-based air defence. Building on their existing, rapidly deployable air...

June 15, 2025
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GA-ASI Teams Up with Saab to Equip MQ-9B with AEW Functionality

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is teaming up with Saab to bring Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capability to its MQ-9B family of Remotely Piloted Aircraft. The...

PELE Small UAS Announced by GA-ASI for Worldwide Deployment

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the industry leader in unmanned aerial systems from the Predator® to the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, has revealed PELE – Precision Exportable Launched...

June 15, 2025
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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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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...