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June 19, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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

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...

June 19, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

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...

June 19, 2025
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Soldier Systems

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

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

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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Air Platforms

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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Air Platforms

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)...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

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...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection Capability Integrated into MH-60R Maritime Helicopters by Sikorsky and CAE.

Sikorsky, part of Lockheed Martin, has teamed up with CAE, a global training and simulation expert, to deliver the CAE Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) system for installation on...