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Federal, Mossberg and Palladyne are developing an airborne counter-UAS system. SwarmShot combines specialised ammunition, a lightweight weapon module and collaborative autonomy aboard reusable uncrewed aircraft.
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X-Bow will develop a solid rocket booster for Navy missiles. The $69.7 million programme also funds qualification and tooling for annual production capacity of up to 500 motors.
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ASELSAN has secured a $195 million Turkish radar systems contract. Türkiye’s defence procurement authority is the customer, while radar type, quantity and delivery timing remain undisclosed.
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Lithuania has received its first batch of Switchblade 600 munitions. Launch and control equipment, a training simulator and maintenance support have arrived with the expendable air vehicles.
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Brazil’s first locally produced Gripen E has completed maiden flight. The production acceptance sortie moves the aircraft into final manufacturing checks before certification and delivery to the Brazilian Air Force.
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Secure State will strengthen Safran’s defence cyber infrastructure in Australia. The agreement covers secure ICT environments, classified information systems and resilience for engineering and operational activities.
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NIOA and AeroVironment have formed a new Australasian munitions partnership. The agreement covers introduction into service, sustainment, customer support and possible future industrial development around the Switchblade portfolio.
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SYPAQ has launched Corvo Vipera for rapid battlefield reconnaissance missions. The compact quadcopter uses a launch tube, modular payloads and two communications options for deployment from vehicles, vessels or dismounted teams.
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Rosebank Engineering will support Australia’s expanding Black Hawk fleet locally. The proposed agreement covers overhaul, testing, manufacturing and specialist engineering across multiple aircraft systems.
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Babcock has formally entered Western Australia’s Defence Forge selection process. Its proposal centres on uncrewed aircraft manufacturing at the planned advanced industrial hub.