The French government has signed a new framework agreement with Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group to acquire uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) designed for naval operations, marking a major step in the development and deployment of the Systèmes de Drone Aérien pour la Marine (SDAM). The agreement was signed by French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu, Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno Even, and Naval Group Executive Vice President Marie-Laure Bourgeois
South Koreas Hanwha Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S
North Korea will deploy 1,000 military sappers to Russias Kursk region to assist with demining operations, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu announced following a visit to Pyongyang on June 17. Shoigu said the decision was made during a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
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A single E-7A Wedgetail operator recently controlled two MQ-28A Ghost Bat autonomous aircraft in a simulated mission against an airborne target at Woomera. This marks the first time Australia has tested dual uncrewed combat aircraft under the control of a single operator in-flight
Rheinmetall and INERATEC have signed a strategic agreement to deliver scalable synthetic fuel solutions for defense and critical infrastructure, marking a shift toward more resilient and independent energy systems in Europe. The partnership centers on deploying Power-to-Liquid (PtL) technology — a process that converts renewable electricity into liquid fuels — to replace traditional fossil fuels
As the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, several Middle Eastern countries are increasingly turning to South Korea to meet their evolving defense needs, with a strong focus on acquiring fighter jets, submarines, missile systems and helicopters. Countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (U
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At the International Paris Airshow in Le Bourget, Leonardo and Baykar Technologies announced the launch of a joint venture, LBA Systems, aimed at developing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the defense sector. The agreement formalizes a Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier in March 2025 in Rome and marks a new phase of cooperation between the Italian and Turkish companies