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June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

Aramco Adds C-27J Multi-Mission Aircraft to Fleet for Firefighting and Operational Support Across Saudi Arabia.

Leonardo’s C-27J multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, which has achieved more than 270,000 flight hours globally, is set to expand its operational reach. Leonardo will supply two C-27Js to Aramco...

June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

Aerostar Performs First Routine Service on Romanian Black Hawk Helicopter.

Aerostar, a Lockheed Martin-certified maintenance, overhaul, and repair (MRO) center, has successfully completed its first Phase Maintenance Inspection (PMI) of a Black Hawk® helicopter for Romania’s Ministry of Internal...

June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin and KAI Expand Scope of Strategic Cooperation.

At the 2025 Paris Air Show on June 17, Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) formalized a new MoU to deepen their long-standing collaboration. The agreement extends their...

June 17, 2025
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Cybersecurity

Air Force and DARPA Join Forces to Drive Faster Cyber Resilience and Improve Cyber Defense Posture.

A combat-ready military force depends on cutting-edge, secure software to power its weapons and support systems. Yet, the Department of Defense (DoD) remains tied to aging IT infrastructure and...

June 17, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Kongsberg and Safran Extend Longstanding Cooperation on Naval Strike Missile Propulsion.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace and Safran Power Units have extended their strategic partnership for the propulsion of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), building on years of successful collaboration. The...

June 17, 2025
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Air Platforms

Leonardo AW139 Helicopter Achieves First Autonomous Flight Through Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy Partnership.

In a groundbreaking achievement, Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have completed the first autonomous flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, advancing the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC)...

June 17, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Thales and Turgis & Gaillard Team Up to Build an All-French Airborne Surveillance Platform Centered on the AAROK MALE Drone and AirMaster S Radar.

The AAROK drone, created by Turgis Gaillard and showcased during the 2023 Paris Air Show, is France’s first fully developed MALE (Medium Altitude, Long Endurance) drone. It is purpose-built...

June 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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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Unmanned Systems

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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Unmanned Systems

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...