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June 16, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Initial B61-13 Unit Completed Ahead of Original Production Schedule

The B61-13 gravity bomb program has reached a key milestone, with its first production unit completed nearly a year ahead of schedule. Sandia National Laboratories, the lead systems integrator...

June 16, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Italy Invests in Next-Generation Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile Systems

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Italy involving Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) and associated equipment valued at $211 million. The Defense Security...

June 16, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Contract Signed with MBDA to Advance FULGUR Missile for Italian Land Forces

MBDA has secured a development contract to provide the Italian Army with a next-generation very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) system. The agreement, announced at the Paris Air Show (June...

June 16, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

$31 Million IDIQ Contract Awarded to Curtiss-Wright for Triton UAV Components by US Navy

Curtiss-Wright Corporation has secured a $31 million IDIQ contract from the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) to provide Airborne Mission Processors (AMP) and spare parts for the U.S. Navy’s...

Portugal Moves Ahead with Sixth KC-390 Buy, Considers Ten Further Acquisitions

Embraer announced at the Paris Air Show that the Portuguese government has opted to expand its KC-390 Millennium fleet with the addition of a sixth aircraft. The initial agreement,...

June 16, 2025
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Training and Simulation

GA-ASI Showcases Cutting-Edge Autonomous Jet with Simulated Combat Success

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed a milestone autonomy demonstration on June 11, showcasing a first-ever autonomous, multi-aircraft exercise that successfully included a simulated autonomous shoot-down. The test...

June 16, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Partnership Between Diehl and Hensoldt Grows with Focus on Software-Defined Air Defence Systems

At the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, Diehl Defence and HENSOLDT announced an expanded collaboration to advance ground-based air defence capabilities. The partnership will build on existing systems...

June 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

GA-ASI Upgrades MQ-9B Drone with Saab Airborne Early Warning System

GA-ASI (General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.) is collaborating with Saab to integrate Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capability into its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft lineup, which includes the...

June 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

GA-ASI Debuts PELE Lightweight Drone for Global Defense Customers

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), globally recognized for pioneering unmanned aircraft from the Predator® to the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, has launched a new compact uncrewed system with...

June 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

GA-ASI Unveils PELE Small Drone for Global Defense Operations

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), known for producing advanced drones like the Predator® and YFQ-42A, has introduced a new compact launched effect platform called PELE, tailored for international...