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19 June

Sweden Orders Saab’s Giraffe 4A Radar Systems

Saab has received an order from Sweden to deliver Giraffe 4A radar systems and related services to the Swedish Armed Forces.

19 June

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

General Atomics Rolls Out Sidekick Drone for MQ-9B Missions

General Atomics has introduced a new drone designed to back up MQ-9B operations, handling high-risk tasks like scouting, jamming, and precision strikes.

18 June

An F-16 fires an AIM-120D-3 in the final required flight test for the missile variant, developed under the Form, Fit, Function Refresh, known as F3R. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves $211 Million AMRAAM Missile Sale to Italy

The US State Department has approved a potential sale of 70 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Italy.

18 June

Rojoef Manuel

Utah Company to Modernize Avionics on US Military Texan II Trainer Aircraft

The US Department of Defense has awarded Borsight a $2.1-billion contract to upgrade the military’s T-6A Texan II training fleet.

18 June

A hypersonic testbed vehicle. Photo: Ursa Major

Rojoef Manuel

Ursa Major Secures Hypersonic Engine Contract for Stratolaunch

Ursa Major has signed a $32.9-million deal to assemble and supply advanced rocket engines for Stratolaunch.

18 June

A P-8A Poseidon, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 30, flies over the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The P-8A's primary function is anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare and will be the replacement for the P-3C Orion. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mike DiMestico/Released)

Inder Singh Bisht

Boeing Completes P-8A Poseidon Upgrades for US Navy

Boeing has completed Increment 3 Block 2 upgrades on the first P-8A Poseidon. enhancing the aircraft's surveillance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

18 June

A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornet in flight with two JDAM-ER 500lb bombs and two Time Space Position Information pods. Deep cap: TESTS OF EXTENDED RANGE 'SMART' BOMBS The Department of Defence, in conjunction with Hawker de Havilland and The Boeing Company, has conducted the successful initial testing of an extended range Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) variant. The successful tests were conducted at Woomera, South Australia, in mid August. The development activity was conducted under the Concept Technology Demonstrator (CTD) Program managed by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO). The Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range (JDAM-ER) is a conventional JDAM, enhanced with an Australian designed wing kit which has the potential to significantly increase its range. The wing kit was developed by Hawker de Havilland, based on technology licensed from DSTO.

Christine Casimiro

US Approves $2B Sustainment for Australia’s F/A-18F, EA-18G Fleet

The US State Department has approved a possible $2-billion sustainment package for Australia’s F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet and EA-18G Growler electronic warfare (EW) aircraft.

17 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany Plans to Acquire More Israeli Heron Drones

The German Air Force plans to acquire three more Heron TP medium altitude long endurance drones from Israel.

17 June

A Brazilian Air Force's KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

Portugal to Buy Sixth KC-390 Millennium Tactical Airlifter From Embraer

Portugal has revealed its plan to adopt a sixth KC-390 Millennium from Embraer as part of the country’s heavy military aerial transport modernization.

17 June

Airbus and Quantum Systems officials holding an unmanned aerial system

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus, Quantum Systems Forge Alliance to Bolster European Aerial Reconnaissance

Airbus Defence and Space has signed a memorandum of understanding with Quantum Systems to enable seamless integration between next-generation command systems and tactical aerial reconnaissance solutions for European militaries.

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