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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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...