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June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Airbus Joins Forces with Singapore to Explore Crewed and Uncrewed Coordination on the H225M.

The Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) of Singapore has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters to explore crewed-uncrewed teaming between the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) H225M...

June 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

Avio Aero Forms Partnership with Safran and MTU Aero Engines to Support Next-Gen Military Helicopters in Europe.

Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines, and Avio Aero have joined forces to advance European sovereignty by developing the European Next Generation Helicopter Engine (ENGHE), a new 100% European...

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...

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 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...

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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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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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 16, 2025
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Land Platforms

Lockheed Martin Successfully Demonstrates Joint Integrated Fires in U.S. Army Event.

Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Army conducted a virtual joint integrated fires demonstration during the Balikatan 2025 exercise, connecting advanced and legacy systems for the first time within the...

June 16, 2025
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Air Platforms

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....