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Indonesia Buys PC-24 Jets From Switzerland’s Pilatus, Considers PC-21 Trainers

Swiss aerospace company Pilatus has secured a contract to deliver 12 PC-24 twin-engine light aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force.

Northern Marianas Locals Oppose Expanded US Military Activity

Northern Marianas residents across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota have urged US officials to halt expanded military activity in the region, citing gaps in analysis tied to a draft environmental assessment document.

L3Harris, Airbus Nab $1B Support Deals for Canada’s CC-330 Husky Fleet 

L3Harris and Airbus have signed $1.07-billion in contracts to maintain the operability of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s new CC-330 Husky tanker/transport aircraft.

Rheinmetall, Boeing Team Up to Pitch MQ-28 Ghost Bat to Germany

Rheinmetall and Boeing have announced a partnership to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone to Germany.

ICEYE Launches Six SAR Satellites for Poland, Portugal Programs

ICEYE has launched six new synthetic aperture radar satellites to support both commercial and national programs in Poland and Portugal.

Getac Unveils ‘Mix-and-Match’ Command Center for Unmanned Systems

A Taiwanese firm is making drone control unique for every user, unveiling a command system that lets operators tailor their control setup to mission needs.

EU Sets Up $131M AGILE Fund to Fast-Track Defense Innovation

The European Commission introduced AGILE, a $131-million funding instrument for boosting the development of emerging defense technologies.

Kyiv Deploys Private Air Defense Units, Downs Drones in Kharkiv

Ukraine has started the deployment of privately operated air defense units under a government-backed pilot program.

Europe’s Next-Gen Battle Tank Project Moves Into Design Phase

Europe’s next-generation main battle tank is moving into its design phase after the European Commission approved all submitted deliverables.

‘200-Kg Lift Capacity’: Poland Launches Autonomous Helicopter for Logistics Ops

Poland is advancing battlefield logistics with a new autonomous cargo helicopter capable of hauling 200 kilograms even in GPS-denied or electronic warfare environments.

Norway Selects Salt, Kongsberg to Design New Standardized Vessel Class

Norway has contracted Salt Ship Design and Kongsberg for the design and concept development of a new standardized naval vessel class.

Palladyne AI, Draganfly Push Decentralized Autonomy for Drone Swarms

Drone swarms that can “talk” to each other and adapt on the fly are moving closer to reality. 

India’s Adani Defence to Produce 100,000 Guns Annually

Adani Defence and Aerospace says it can produce 100,000 guns a year, signaling a major expansion of India’s domestic defense production.

USS Massachusetts Joins US Navy as 25th Virginia-Class Attack Sub

The US Navy has commissioned the 25th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, USS Massachusetts (SSN-798).

V-BAT Drones Now Operational With Royal Netherlands Navy

The Royal Netherlands Navy has approved Shield AI’s V-BAT vertical take-off and landing drones for operational use, boosting the country’s maritime domain awareness. 

Airbus ‘Bird of Prey’ Interceptor Engages Kamikaze Drone in First Demo Flight

The Airbus-made “Bird of Prey” interceptor drone prototype has completed its first demonstration flight, involving a mission against a kamikaze drone.