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June 16, 2025
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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...

June 16, 2025
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
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...