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Bourget 2025 : Quand MBDA s’inspire furieusement du drone kamikaze Sahed iranien

Bourget 2025 : Quand MBDA s’inspire furieusement du drone kamikaze Sahed iranien | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it

Tirant les leçons de la guerre en Ukraine, le missilier européen MBDA accélère sur le développement de drones kamikazes capables de...-Salon du Bourget
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Paris Air Show 2025: MBDA mass effector meets French artillery requirement

Paris Air Show 2025: MBDA mass effector meets French artillery requirement | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
At the Paris Air Show, MBDA opened by showcasing its new long range mass effect UAV which meets a French artillery requirement.
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US approves $211m AMRAAM missiles sale to Italy

US approves $211m AMRAAM missiles sale to Italy | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The USSD has approved a potential $211m FMS of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAM) and associated equipment to Italy.
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Air France gagne une place au classement mondial des compagnies aériennes Skytrax

Air France gagne une place au classement mondial des compagnies aériennes Skytrax | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Safran lance une version à poussée augmentée du M88 destinée aux futures évolutions du Rafale
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La France et l’Espagne signent une lettre d’intention destinée à assurer la production d’avions A400M Atlas jusqu’à fin 2028

La France et l’Espagne signent une lettre d’intention destinée à assurer la production d’avions A400M Atlas jusqu’à fin 2028 | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
La France et l'Espagne signent une lettre d'intention destinée à assurer la production d'avions A400M Atlas jusqu'à fin 2028
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New agreement safeguards A400M production as Airbus eyes fresh sales

New agreement safeguards A400M production as Airbus eyes fresh sales | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Airbus has stabilised its A400M production plan until late this decade, as the company pursues further capability enhancements and fresh export opportunities.
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U.S. Air Force Fighters Deploy To Reinforce Middle East

U.S. Air Force Fighters Deploy To Reinforce Middle East | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The Pentagon is expanding its tactical options by using the tankers it just deployed to flow additional fighters into the region. The Pentagon is expanding its tactical options by using the tankers it just deployed to flow additional fighters into the region.
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MBDA dévoile One Way Effector, une nouvelle solution pour saturer les défenses adverses

MBDA dévoile One Way Effector, une nouvelle solution pour saturer les défenses adverses | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
MBDA présente, à l’occasion du Paris Air Show 2025 One Way Effector. Cette solution souveraine longue portée est développée au travers d’un schéma de production innovant, en partenariat avec un droniste et des acteurs industriels du domaine civil, notamment du secteur de l’automobile. One Way Effector est une solution de compromis entre le besoin de masse et de performance, à moindre coût, répondant ainsi aux enjeux des forces armées dans un contexte de haute intensité. 
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Indo Defence 2025: Indonesia to begin evaluating first Harimau APC in 2026

Indo Defence 2025: Indonesia to begin evaluating first Harimau APC in 2026 | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The Indonesian Army is set to evaluate its first Harimau tracked armoured personnel carrier (APC) unit in 2026 with the view of establishing a forma
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Pakistan Deletes Tweet on Chinese HQ-19 BMD Sale Amid Embarrassment Over False Claims

Pakistan Deletes Tweet on Chinese HQ-19 BMD Sale Amid Embarrassment Over False Claims | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
SOURCE: AFI In a fresh episode highlighting Islamabad’s often premature and inaccurate military disclosures, Pakistan’s official government Twitter (now X) account quietly deleted a post that had claimed China would sell its HQ-19 Ballistic Missile Defense/Long-Range Air Defence System (BMD/LRADS) to Pakistan. The tweet, which drew considerable attention online, was removed without explanation—prompting widespread speculation […]
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Israeli Air Force blows up Shahed drone launcher

The Israeli Air Force said it successfully targeted and destroyed a launch team preparing to fire Shahed-136 long-range one-way attack drones toward Israel, preventing a direct attack in what the military described as a rapid and precise operation. In a statement released today, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that aerial surveillance tracked the movement
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U.S. reinforces Middle East, Pentagon says ‘defensive only’

The United States has surged aerial refueling and naval assets toward Europe and the Middle East amid growing concerns over a possible wider conflict involving Iran. According to flight tracking data and defense officials, at least 36 U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers have deployed over the past 24 hours to strategic airbases in Spain, Germany,
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Israel destroys third of Iran’s missile launchers

Israel destroys third of Iran’s missile launchers | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that its Air Force has destroyed over one-third of Iran’s missile launcher infrastructure, following a series of coordinated overnight airstrikes. According to the IDF, the strikes targeted around 100 military sites in central Iran, particularly in the Isfahan region. "Approximately 50 fighter aircraft and support planes participated in several
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China emerges as new nuclear rival to U.S.

China emerges as new nuclear rival to U.S. | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
China is expanding its nuclear arsenal at a faster pace than any other nuclear-armed state, according to a new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The independent think tank warned that by the 2030s, China could reach nuclear parity with the United States, fundamentally altering global strategic stability. SIPRI’s 2025 Yearbook states
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Boeing, RAAF show teaming of MQ-28A with E-7A Wedgetail

Boeing, RAAF show teaming of MQ-28A with E-7A Wedgetail | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Boeing and the RAAF have validated interoperability with two uncrewed MQ-28s controlled from a E-7A Wedgetail at Woomera Test Range.
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Salon du Bourget 2025 : Aura Aero et Babcock signent un protocole d’accord 

Salon du Bourget 2025 : Aura Aero et Babcock signent un protocole d’accord  | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
AeroWeb-fr.net est un magazine aéronautique en ligne disponible gratuitement et fournissant des contenus divers et variés (actualités, fiches techniques, dossiers, biographies, histoire de l'aéronautique, etc.) ainsi qu'un espace communautaire.
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Thales et Turgis Gaillard développent une solution de surveillance aéronautique 100% française basée sur le drone MALE AAROK et le radar AirMaster S

Thales et Turgis Gaillard développent une solution de surveillance aéronautique 100% française basée sur le drone MALE AAROK et le radar AirMaster S | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Thales et Turgis Gaillard développent une solution de surveillance aéronautique 100% française basée sur le drone MALE AAROK et le radar AirMaster S
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La France lance le programme SDAM avec Airbus Helicopters et Naval Group 

La France lance le programme SDAM avec Airbus Helicopters et Naval Group  | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Le ministre des Armées Sébastien Lecornu a paraphé un accord-cadre avec Bruno Even, PDG d’Airbus Helicopters, et Marie-Laure Bourgeois, directrice générale adjointe Ventes et Marketing de Naval Group, pour l’acquisition des Systèmes de Drones Aériens
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Airbus to boost A330 MRTT+ tanker output as demand soars

Airbus to boost A330 MRTT+ tanker output as demand soars | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Airbus Defence & Space will increase its annual capacity to deliver the multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) version of its A330 widebody, to meet strong demand for its new Neo-based model.
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La marine canadienne met en service son cinquième patrouilleur polaire

La marine canadienne met en service son cinquième patrouilleur polaire | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Ce nouveau navire de patrouille extracôtier et de l’Arctique (NPEA) avait été livré le 30 août 2024 par le chantier Irving d’Halifax. Après avoir précédemment achevé les Harry DeWolf, Margaret Brooke, Max Bernays et William Hall, mis en service entre juin 2021 et mai 2024, le constructeur achève le sixième bâtiment de cette classe. Mis à l’eau en décembre dernier, le Robert Hampton Gray doit être livré à la marine canadienne au mois d’août. 
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La Suède surveille de près le renforcement militaire russe dans les régions de la Baltique et de l’Arctique

La Suède surveille de près le renforcement militaire russe dans les régions de la Baltique et de l’Arctique | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Stockholm garde un œil attentif sur le développement des capacités militaires russes à proximité des pays nordiques, a indiqué lundi 16 juin le ministre suédois de la Défense, Pål Jonson.
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Japan unveils HVGP launcher prototype

Japan unveils HVGP launcher prototype | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Japan has unveiled a prototype of a ground-based launcher vehicle for its Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP).
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BrahMos-NG: A Potential Air-to-Air Missile to Target High-Value Aerial Platforms

BrahMos-NG: A Potential Air-to-Air Missile to Target High-Value Aerial Platforms | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG Sudhir Mishra, former CEO of BrahMos Aerospace, has revealed that the BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) missile, currently under development, holds the potential to be adapted as an air-to-air missile system. However, he clarified that this variant is not intended for engaging fighter jets at long range. Instead, it […]
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T-6A trainer to get new avionics in $2.2B deal

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $2.18 billion contract to Borsight Inc. for a comprehensive avionics upgrade across the T-6A Texan II training fleet, the Department of Defense said in a release. The 10-year contract will cover upgrades to both aircraft and simulator systems used for pilot training under the Joint Primary Pilot Training
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Israel claims air supremacy over Tehran

Israel claims air supremacy over Tehran | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Monday it has achieved full operational control of the skies above Tehran, deepening its air campaign inside Iranian territory on the fourth consecutive day of conflict between the two regional rivals. “We have achieved full aerial operational control above Tehran,” said IDF Chief Spokesperson Effie Defrin in a statement,
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Kremlin demands destruction of Western arms in Ukraine

Kremlin demands destruction of Western arms in Ukraine | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated that Ukraine must dismantle and dispose of all Western-supplied weapons as a precondition for further negotiations, Russian state media reported. “Of course, all of these surplus weapons must be destroyed. All international protocols are well known. They must be reduced and disposed of — and this must be
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