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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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Land Warfare

Sweden intends to join Finnish/Latvian armoured vehicle programme

6th September 2021

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration confirmed the country foresee starting negotiations during the autumn to formalize an agreement on the government level and join the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme.
Defence Notes

France dominates EDA R&T expenditure

6th September 2021

EDA Collective and National Defence Data shows that France is the member state that invested the most in individual R&D and R&T programmes in the last few years, for a total of €14.14 billion.
Land Warfare

PGZ consortium to repair BWP-1s

6th September 2021

Polish MoD orders repairs to Cold War-era IFVs.
Air Warfare

General Atomics demonstrates C2 for MUM-T

6th September 2021

A demonstration MUM-T flight in late August involved an MQ-20 Avenger and a modified King Air 200.
Land Warfare

GSD LuWA vehicle moves toward evaluation

6th September 2021

The Luftbeweglichen Waffenträger (LuWa) vehicle programme is moving forwards after a new system demonstrator was unveiled in June for the German airmobile weapon carrier.
Defence Notes

CCP Grandsen eyes performance improvements for Thales product

6th September 2021

The first approved project in the UK Defence Technology Exploitation Programme is underway in Northern Ireland.
Land Warfare

Saudi Arabia’s booming defense industry: Entering the global stage (sponsored)

6th September 2021

Saudi Arabia continues to stand as one of the most exciting investment opportunities for global defense and technology companies. As a result of national aspirations to diversify the local economy, Saudi Arabia plans to spend half its military budget within the Kingdom by the end of the decade.
Training

Bridging the gap between the Original Equipment Manufacturer and the user community (sponsored)

6th September 2021

The requirement for the Ministry of Defence to evidence cost controls in the defence equipment space is seeing the emphasis for design and delivery of equipment training packages being placed onto the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Special Operations

Malaysia looks for special forces equipment

5th September 2021

Anti-structure weapons and training grenades are on the shopping list of Malaysian army special forces.
Naval Warfare

Australia receives Triton preparation system ahead of schedule

3rd September 2021

Australia has received the Triton NITE system to assist with the arrival of its first aircraft.
Land Warfare

Norwegian Armed Forces procure 4,000 Minimi guns

3rd September 2021

Belgian company FN Herstal is supplying 7.62mm light machine guns and spare parts under a multi-year contract from the Norwegian MoD.
Land Warfare

UK orders thermal imagers

3rd September 2021

Greek firm Theon Sensors wins MoD tender for long-wave IR weapon sights.
Air Warfare

France eyes hot-weather operations for upgraded Mirage 2000Ds

3rd September 2021

Mirage 2000D RMV aircraft have been tested in Djibouti, with a view to deploy them on operational missions from Niger in 2022.
Land Warfare

Kurganets-25 makes progress despite delays

3rd September 2021

Kurganmashzavod continues to push forward with its ambitious Kurganets range of future medium tracked vehicles. The programme remains resilient despite negative forecasts.
Defence Notes

Shvabe upgrades laser imager

3rd September 2021

Upgraded Russian imaging system is expected to deliver 3-10x magnification.
Air Warfare

SeaGuardian traverses the North Sea

3rd September 2021

Two days of flights between the UK and the Netherlands were part of a broader capability demonstration programme.
Land Warfare

Brazilian Army receives the last batch of IA2 assault rifles

3rd September 2021

New rifles for the Brazilian Army will replace part of the FAL M962 inventory that has been in service with the army for over 50 years. The ground force has procured 5,308 units of IA2 under a deal with state-owned company Imbel.
Defence Notes

Army 2021 review and UK space goals (podcast)

3rd September 2021

Welcome to Episode 35 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Training

The Trust Factor – Why trust is so critical in training to build future defence capability (sponsored)

3rd September 2021

Trust is critical in training. But it takes time to win, and once lost, it is hard to recover.