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Thales Provides Ground Master 400 Alpha Surveillance Radar to Support Albania’s Airspace Protection.

In a joint appearance by French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Albanian Defence Minister Pirro Vengu, Thales has been appointed the key industrial partner to swiftly provide a...

Anduril Rocket Motor Systems to Design and Build the SRM for Saab’s GLSDB Weapon System.

Saab, Inc. has chosen Anduril Rocket Motor Systems to handle the design, development, and eventual large-scale production of Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) for the GLSDB weapon, a joint venture...

Purchase of 25,000 40mm Ammunition Rounds Confirmed with KNDS France.

Already operational within the French Army, 40mm telescoped ammunition is reaching a new stage of deployment. The French Procurement Agency has ordered 25,000 rounds, which will help military units...

Portuguese Air Force to Integrate Rohde & Schwarz’s SOVERON AR into A-29N Super Tucano for Enhanced Capability.

The Portuguese Air Force (FAP) is set to be the inaugural user of Embraer’s A-29N Super Tucano, a light combat aircraft modified to NATO specifications. The first aircraft delivery...

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...

June 19, 2025
G.Krish
Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

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,...

June 19, 2025
G.Krish
Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

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...