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June 15, 2025
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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...

June 13, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Millog to Maintain Swedish Armoured Vehicles Under New FMV Agreement

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Finnish company Millog Oy have formalised a new armoured vehicle maintenance agreement aimed at enhancing defence cooperation between Sweden and Finland. The...

June 13, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

Swedish Forces Select BAE Systems for 155mm BONUS Ammunition Supply

BAE Systems has entered into a new agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to provide additional BONUS precision-guided munitions for the Swedish Armed Forces, in a deal valued...

June 13, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

Rafael Unveils Iron Beam 450 With Larger Laser Aperture for Enhanced Range

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has introduced the Iron Beam 450, a new variant of its high-energy laser weapon system featuring a powerful 450-millimeter beam director. This larger aperture represents...

June 13, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

Sweden Awards $62M Contract to BAE Systems for Advanced 155mm BONUS Rounds

BAE Systems has received a significant order from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration to supply more BONUS precision-guided artillery munitions to the Swedish Armed Forces. The newly signed deal is...

June 13, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

Russia to Help North Korea Launch Domestic Production of Iranian Shahed Drones

Russia is preparing to support North Korea in setting up domestic production lines for Iranian-designed Shahed loitering munitions. These kamikaze drones, known for their cost-efficiency and long-range strike capability,...

June 13, 2025
G.Krish
Communication and Electronics

Elbit Systems Unveils Advanced Infrared Missile Alert Technology at Paris Air Show

Elbit Systems of Israel will debut its latest infrared missile warning system, PAWS-2 (HR), during the Paris Air Show, scheduled from June 16 to 22. The system represents a...

June 13, 2025
G.Krish
Missile and Missile Defense

US Air Force Unveils AGM-181 Nuclear Cruise Missile for B-21 and B-52 Bombers

The US Air Force has unveiled the first official image of its AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff (LRSO) missile, a nuclear-capable cruise weapon set to be deployed on both the next-gen...

June 12, 2025
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin and Portugal’s AED Cluster Partner to Explore F-35 Industrial Role

Lockheed Martin has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with AED Cluster Portugal to explore local industrial participation in the F-35 program. Though Portugal has not committed to acquiring...