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Brazilian Congress to review constitution amendment to secure defence budget increase
An amendment being discussed by the Brazilian Constitution would permanently assign 2% of annual GDP to the defence budget, potentially cementing modernisation programmes for the country’s armed forces.
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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
The procurement announcements emphasise the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s response to NATO’s call for heavier combat capabilities for land operations.
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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.
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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Land Warfare
India funds extra rocket artillery
12th December 2016
India invested INR32.3 billion ($475 million) in 36 additional Pinaka Mk I multiple rocket launchers (MRL) and 432 rockets, according to a contract signed on …
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Indian Army needs to overcome critical deficiencies
10th December 2016
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AEDC tests new TF33 engine components
9th December 2016
Newly redesigned components of the Pratt and Whitney TF33 engine have undergone testing at the US Air Force’s Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC). The …
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Royal Navy invests in reservist facility
9th December 2016
The UK Royal Navy has announced an investment of £11million in a new facility for reservists to be built in Cardiff Bay, Wales. The investment …
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Boeing to acquire Liquid Robotics
9th December 2016
Boeing is set to acquire Liquid Robotics, with the companies entering into an agreement for the sale, Boeing announced on 6 December. Liquid Robotics is …
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OPV river flows for Royal Navy
9th December 2016
The long expected contract for ships four and five of the River-class Batch 2 programme for the Royal Navy (RN) was announced on 8 November. …
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Russia looks to secure Arctic route
9th December 2016
Russia is lining up the creation of a string of bases and observation posts in the Arctic region over the next two years, while procurement …
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Industry tight-lipped on Polish helo tender
9th December 2016
In an attempt to pick up the pieces of its failed purchase of H225M Caracal helicopters, Poland is now in active discussions with industry to …
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UK, France, Spain sign A400M support contract
9th December 2016
The UK, France and Spain have signed a long term global support service contract with Airbus Defence and Space for their A400M airlifter fleets, Airbus …
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Indonesia to overhaul Mi-35Ps in Russia
9th December 2016
Russian Helicopters has received a contract to upgrade Mil Mi-35P attack helicopters owned by the Indonesian Army (TNI-AD). The Russian-built helicopters will be overhauled at …
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Digital Battlespace
Leonardo to test new decoy
9th December 2016
Having already secured UK orders for its BriteCloud expendable active decoy (EAD), Leonardo is now forging ahead with an additional variant that could further boost international …
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Ukraine to upgrade Pakistani tanks
9th December 2016
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Pakistan and Ukraine for the upgrade and support of Pakistan’s Main Battle Tank (MBT). Ukraine’s state-owned company …
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Sea Lion takes to the air
8th December 2016
Germany’s NH90 Sea Lion naval multirole helicopter has officially flown for the first time, placing the type squarely in the frame for potential future selection …
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Digital Battlespace
DARPA awards cyber contracts to Raytheon
8th December 2016
Raytheon will work on developing technologies to tackle cyber attacks on US power grid infrastructure under a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency …
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Military Logistics
A400M enters service in Spain
8th December 2016
The Spanish Air Force’s first A400M transport aircraft has entered into service, with OCCAR signing the Aircraft Transfer of Title for MSN44. The aircraft will …
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Peru wants reconditioned Strykers
8th December 2016
The government of Peru has requested reconditioned Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles from the US under a $668 million Foreign Military Sale. The Defense Security Cooperation …
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Special Operations
Belgium builds SF capability
8th December 2016
Under Belgium's strategic vision 2030 defence plan, the nation’s special forces (SF) will be expanded and reorganized. In addition to increasing the size of the …
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Special Operations
UK adds to SF rifle inventory
8th December 2016
The UK MoD has placed an order for more L119A2 (C8) assault rifles, which is the carbine variant that is used by the UK’s special …
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Saab clocks AN/TPS-80 order
8th December 2016
Saab will supply Northrop Grumman with additional components and subsystems for the US Marine Corps AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) system under an $18.6 …
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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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BAE Systems expands Amphibious Combat Vehicle family with modular capabilities for future missions
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![Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades]()
Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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Helsing unveils new AI-enabled uncrewed underwater glider
