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France’s THUNDART long‑range rocket artillery to undergo demonstration firings in mid‑2026

defence-industry.eu reports: MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have announced that demonstration firings of the new THUNDART artillery system are scheduled for mid-2026.

2025-10-23T02:56:09.510512-07:00

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Aviation Week • Guy Norris

Lockheed Martin Backs Venus to Advance Rotating Detonation Engines for Hypersonic Flight

By Aviation Week: As interest grows in rotating detonation engines for hypersonic flight, a startup specialist in the tech says it will receive backing from Lockheed Martin.

2025-10-22T14:56:43.843742-07:00
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aerospaceglobalnews.com • Joanna Bailey

Ukraine and Sweden sign defence agreement for up to 150 Saab Gripen fighters, deliveries possible within three years

By aerospaceglobalnews.com: Ukraine and Sweden have signed a landmark defence agreement that could see up to 150 Saab Gripen fighters delivered in the coming years.

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2025-10-22T10:36:51.695690-07:00
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Business Wire • Media Contact

Merlin Collaborates with United States Air Force to Advance Autonomous Contingency Management Capabilities

By Business Wire: Merlin, a leading developer of assured, autonomous flight technology for defense customers, today announced the signing of a Cooperative Research and Develop...

2025-10-22T06:09:00.793559-07:00