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Air Warfare

UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year

Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.

Defence Notes

What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?

Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.

Land Warfare

GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF

GDELS has unveiled the Nemesis self-propelled artillery system, combining the ASCOD chassis with KNDS’s Artillery Gun Module to enhance European artillery capabilities.

Air Warfare

US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment

Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.

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Defence Notes

Asia-Pacific round-up, night-vision market and Wiesel replacement (Podcast)

10th September 2021

Welcome to Episode 36 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Air Warfare

DSEI 2021: RAF says Protector financial troubles a thing of the past

10th September 2021

The RAF claims that cost increases associated with the MQ-9B Protector are 'behind us now'.
Naval Warfare

General Atomics gains USN installation qualification

10th September 2021

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems can independently perform shipyard alterations of its EMALS and AAG systems.
Defence Notes

DSEI 2021: K-CEMA Neo to make its debut

10th September 2021

Kirintec will unveil a new product at DSEI for cyber and electromagnetic activities.
Air Warfare

Next-generation EW for F-16 makes maiden flight

10th September 2021

Northrop Grumman testbed F-16 flew last month with the Next Generation Electronic Warfare system and Scalable Agile Beam Radar.
Naval Warfare

DSEI 2021: OAD showcases latest underwater acoustics software

10th September 2021

UK company releases WADER V8.3 ocean information system.
Training

Familiar engine problem looms over new Russian trainer aircraft

10th September 2021

Where does development of the UTS-800 leave Russian MoD plans to buy the Yak-152 trainer aircraft?
Air Warfare

India finally orders new medium-lift transports

10th September 2021

In a procurement that has dragged on for nearly a decade, India has passed another hurdle in the process of renewing its transport aircraft fleet.
Defence Notes

DSEI 2021: British Army and Adarga partner on BattleLab hackathon

9th September 2021

A British Army-backed hackathon will be hosted at the Defence BattleLab from 15-17 September, running in tandem with DSEI 2021 in London.
Land Warfare

US Army moves forward with Soldier Protection System

9th September 2021

Avon Protection Ceradyne and Gentex are bidding to provide the Next Generation Integrated Head Protection Systems. The two manufacturers will compete for each order in an $87 million firm-fixed-price contract.
Training

MetaVR changes name and offers more product

9th September 2021

MetaVR changes name and completes delivery of training systems to NATO's TLP.
Air Warfare

French Navy needs more Rafales, NFH90s

9th September 2021

Attrition and heavy maintenance demands affect French Naval Aviation fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter requirements.
Naval Warfare

Ultra supports Australia’s Hobart-class destroyer sonar systems

9th September 2021

The contract will ensure the destroyers’ sonar systems continue to meet the needs of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
Defence Notes

Leidos joins MuDRaCE

9th September 2021

USMC seeks multi-domain radar with improved interoperability and ease of integration with emerging technologies.
Defence Notes

Chinese donations to South America see economics trump politics

9th September 2021

China donates military equipment to South American countries in order to access new markets. Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Uruguay and Peru were the main recipients of small arms, optronics, communication systems, field hospitals, vehicles and speedboats.
Naval Warfare

House of cards (Opinion)

9th September 2021

The USN has high ambitions but investment is needed, as outdated shipyard infrastructure could undermine its ability to field and maintain a 355-ship navy.
Digital Battlespace

How is Information Advantage countering new and emerging threats? (Studio)

9th September 2021

In the data-rich information age in which we live, the concept of Information Advantage has become a fundamental shift in how the armed forces prosecute warfare.
Land Warfare

French and Slovak firms cooperate on energetic materials

9th September 2021

The Eurenco Modular Charge for NATO 155mm munitions breaks new ground with 3D printing of energetic materials.
Land Warfare

Where courage meets Technology - IAI at DSEI London (sponsored)

9th September 2021

This video is brought to you by Israel Aerospace Industries. During DSEI 2021, IAI will demonstrate its wide range of innovative, ground-breaking and cost-effective defence solutions …