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November 9, 2025
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Russia’s Su-57 Showcases Internal Bay Loaded with Two KH-58 Missiles

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) released new footage on November 9 showing the Su-57’s forward internal weapons bay open, housing two large anti-radiation missiles. The reveal underscores the fighter’s advancing...

November 8, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Leonardo Partners with Türkiye’s Baykar to Co-Produce UAVs and Jet Drones

Leonardo has unveiled plans to co-produce Baykar’s family of unmanned aircraft in Italy through the LBA Systems joint venture, establishing final assembly lines for the TB2, TB3, Akinci, and...

November 8, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

India Orders 100+ GE Engines to Power Tejas Fighter Fleet

India’s state-run aerospace manufacturer announced Friday that it has signed an agreement with U.S. company General Electric to procure more than 100 engines for the indigenous Tejas fighter jets....

November 7, 2025
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R&D

New Hyperspectral Sensor Enhances Drone Vision

TEKEVER and Arkeus have advanced unmanned aerial system (UAS) capabilities through the integration of hyperspectral imaging technology, demonstrating improved detection and situational awareness during recent flight tests. The collaboration...

November 7, 2025
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Mergers & JV

UK’s BAE, Turkey’s TAI Collaborate on Drone Production

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing new unmanned aerial systems (UAS), expanding bilateral defense cooperation between the United...

November 7, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Hofmann, Leonardo DRS Develop Next-Gen AUKUS Propulsion

Leonardo DRS and Hofmann Engineering have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly develop advanced naval propulsion systems that support the goals of the AUKUS partnership among Australia, the United...

November 7, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Aselsan Delivers First ARSUS Recon Systems to Poland

Poland has signed a defense cooperation agreement with Türkiye’s Aselsan to jointly produce and integrate the ARSUS 100 airborne reconnaissance system, strengthening bilateral ties and advancing Poland’s defense modernization...

November 7, 2025
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R&D

GE, Shield AI Partner on X-BAT VTOL Propulsion

GE Aerospace and Shield AI have announced a collaboration to co-develop AI-driven propulsion and autonomy solutions for long-endurance unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The partnership focuses on integrating Shield AI’s...

November 7, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

KAYO Authorized to Manufacture Weapons in Albania

Albania has entered a strategic partnership with Türkiye’s KAYO to establish a new domestic weapons production facility, strengthening its defense industrial base and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers. The...

November 6, 2025
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ACS to Deliver ‘Bullfrog’ Autonomous Anti-Drone Units to South Korea and UAE

Texas-based Allen Control Systems (ACS) has secured contracts with South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to deliver its “Bullfrog” autonomous counter-drone weapon systems. The agreements also include...