June, 2025 - defencenews.online

GDEB Wins $987M Contract Change to Support Long-Lead Procurement and Construction of Submarines.

General Dynamics Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has announced a $987 million modification to its existing submarine production contract. The new agreement enhances efforts in component development,...

Safran and Pen Aviation’s New Partnership Yields First Export Success for Compact Optronic Systems.

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...

KNDS France Provides Core Weapon Systems for RAFALE, MIRAGE, and TIGER Platforms.

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...

NEODE Systems, Supported by MBDA, Obtains Its First 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...

Invisio Obtains SEK 145M Contract for Supplying Dismounted Soldier Systems.

INVISIO has been awarded a notable order from a new European customer for its dismounted soldier systems, with deliveries planned through 2025. The order encompasses INVISIO’s personal communications technology,...

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HII Joins Forces with USAF and RAAF to Support Simulated F-35 Joint Training Initiatives.

Success in modern aerial combat with the F-35 Lightning II demands more than speed—it requires top-tier virtual training, joint exercises, and international teamwork to maintain mission readiness. Recently, HII...

Airbus and Leonardo Embark on NH90 Block 2 Research Following NAHEMA’s Submission.

Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo are partnering to undertake an architecture study defining the basis for the NH90 helicopter’s long-term evolution, known as Block 2, as requested by NAHEMA (NATO...

France Confirms Plans to Obtain GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning System from Saab.

Saab and the French defence procurement agency, Direction générale de l’armement (DGA), have entered into a joint declaration of intent today regarding the sale of Saab’s GlobalEye Early Warning...

Saab and Sabena Technics Conclude Agreement Involving GlobalEye Solutions.

Saab and Sabena technics, a French maintenance and modification specialist, have signed a framework agreement to collaborate on aircraft modification projects for Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control...

Lockheed Martin Presents Cutting-Edge Performance Outcomes for the C-130J Super Hercules.

Lockheed Martin continues to transform tactical airlift with the C-130J Super Hercules and today announced a major advancement in wing structure testing, greatly surpassing expectations by validating an extended...