Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for ten H225M aircraft to modernise the Royal Moroccan Air Force’s combat search and rescue capability, replacing its long-serving Puma fleet. The helicopters will be equipped with mission systems including a double hoist, searchlight and Safran Euroflir 410, along with provisions for machine guns and an electronic warfare suite.
The Airbus-built Sentinel-6B satellite has launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base to continue long-term monitoring of global sea-surface height. Developed through a partnership involving ESA, NASA, EUMETSAT, NOAA and CNES, the satellite will operate alongside Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich for its first year before taking over as the reference mission for sea-level measurements, supporting climate research, coastal planning and marine forecasting.
Embraer has introduced a new operational concept for its A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, allowing operators to conduct counter-drone missions using existing sensors, data links, and weapons systems, building on the A-29’s existing features and requiring no major airframe modifications.
Joby Aviation has completed the first flight of its turbine-electric hybrid VTOL aircraft, developed with L3Harris Technologies to expand the range and operational use of its electric air taxi platform for commercial and defence applications. The company said the demonstrator builds on its all-electric aircraft, which has logged over 50,000 miles of flight testing and is in the final phase of Federal Aviation Administration type certification.
Saab has signed a €3.1 billion contract with Colombia for 17 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft including two twin-seat Gripen F fighters to be delivered between 2026 and 2032, following orders from Thailand recently, a Ukrainian letter of intent for hundreds of aircraft and strong prospects coming up in Canada.
Saab will present the Gripen E, GlobalEye AEW&C system, Giraffe 1X radar, digital tower technologies and other defence solutions at the Dubai Airshow 2025, as it received German orders for its Arexis EW suite in addition to AI technology.
Rosoboronexport will present more than 850 defence products at the Dubai Airshow 2025, including full-scale displays of the Su-57E fighter, IL-76MD-90A(E) transport aircraft, Yak-130M trainer, Ka-52 helicopter, UAVs, loitering munitions and air defence systems.
Embraer will feature the KC-390 Millennium demonstrator in its new colours at the Dubai Airshow, alongside the E195-E2 and E190F, highlighting its commercial and defence portfolios for regional and global customers.
Saab, Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force have completed certification flight tests for in-flight refuelling between the Gripen E fighter and KC-390 Millennium tanker, marking a key step toward operational approval by Swedish and Brazilian authorities.
Hensoldt has launched MDOcore, a ‘universal translator’ in the form of a software suite designed to enable cross-domain integration of military sensor and effector systems, supporting faster data processing and interoperability across defence networks.
DRDO’s Naval Science & Technological Laboratory has developed new man-portable autonomous underwater vehicles equipped with sonar, cameras and AI-based target recognition for mine countermeasure missions.
India has concluded the Tri-Services Exercise ‘Trishul’ 2025, conducting joint land, sea and air operations to validate integrated procedures and enhance interoperability among the armed forces.
Collins Aerospace has opened a 26-acre manufacturing facility in Bengaluru to support production of more than 70 aerospace products, expanding the company’s footprint and capabilities in India.
Godrej Enterprises Group’s Aerospace business has delivered the human-rated L110 Stage Vikas Engine to ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, marking a new stage in ongoing industry collaboration.
Lockheed Martin held its 11th India Suppliers Conference in Bengaluru, bringing together more than 30 companies and recognizing two Indian firms for their contributions to its global programs, while exploring new defence manufacturing partnerships.
