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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

US Army awards another M270A2 deal to Lockheed Martin

9th September 2021

Work on the latest M270A2 contract is due for completion in March 2025.
Defence Notes

Spain looks to Lanza for air surveillance modernisation

9th September 2021

Indra is providing its enhanced Lanza 3D radar for Spanish airspace surveillance.
Air Warfare

Threatened India issues flurry of UAV orders

9th September 2021

Swarm UAVs, loitering munitions and counter-UAS systems are now all on Indian order books.
Land Warfare

DSEI 2021: Hanwha eyes larger share of European market

9th September 2021

Hanwha Defense of South Korea has an eye on the future Mobile Fires Platform for the British Army as it prepares to exhibit at DSEI 2021.
Naval Warfare

ROK submarine fires SLBM for first time

8th September 2021

The South Korean SLBM programme continues to make headway with a first ejection test from a submerged submarine.
Defence Notes

DSEI 2021: UK defence industry policy risks strategic incoherence (Opinion)

8th September 2021

The UK has a globally regarded network of defence and security companies — but industrial sovereignty is being eroded by a steady stream of bids from overseas.
Air Warfare

Airbus trials BLoS SATCOM for helicopters

8th September 2021

Airbus tests mitigation measures to overcome the problem of helicopter rotor blades interfering with BLoS communications.
Air Warfare

Collins gains U-2 sustainment contracts

8th September 2021

Collins Aerospace has received three contracts from the USAF to support the U-2 fleet.
Training

DSEI 2021: Aeralis takes step towards first flight

8th September 2021

Aeralis has added two key partners to its integrated design team as the company works towards freezing the design before the aircraft's first flight in 2024.
Land Warfare

DSEI 2021: Read Chris Foss’ opinions on the industry exclusively with Shephard

8th September 2021

Shephard Media is launching a new venture at DSEI this year. After consulting with readers, there was a clear desire to hear more opinion and …
Land Warfare

Finland and Sweden deepen joint procurement relationship

8th September 2021

Helsinki and Stockholm progress towards joint procurement of infantry weapons and associated equipment.
Digital Battlespace

Delivering Information Advantage to UK Defence and Security (sponsored podcast discussion)

8th September 2021

In a new era of great power competition, how is the UK looking to deliver Information Advantage to counter new and emerging threats?
Land Warfare

US Army advances future long-range fires

8th September 2021

As the US Army drives its new programmes for long-range precision fires weapons forward, two of them are expected to come to fruition in the next couple of years.
Training

MSPO 2021: Poland orders Saab combat training systems

8th September 2021

Polish Armed Forces buy ‘innovative, flexible training solutions’, says Saab.
Land Warfare

RAFAEL at DSEI: Delivering Assured Overmatch for Modern Battlefield Challenges (sponsored)

8th September 2021

RAFAEL, a global leader in the defence industry, showcases its comprehensive line of advanced, combat-proven solutions for land, sea & air, effectively countering evolving threats. Visit us at Stand # H5-220 at DSEI.
Air Warfare

Partners complete Defiant X proposal for US Army

8th September 2021

The US Army has received the official proposal for Defiant X from Sikorsky and Boeing under the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft programme.
Land Warfare

DSEI 2021: Centaur makes overseas debut

8th September 2021

Teledyne FLIR hopes to attract interest from NATO and Five Eyes militaries in US-developed UGV.
Training

DSEI 2021: Inzpire unveils new simulators

8th September 2021

Inzpire's Mission Training Devices Division has added three new simulators that are due to be unveiled at this year's DSEI event.
Air Warfare

Indonesia and Pakistan pursue similar strategies with Chinese UCAVs

8th September 2021

The Chinese-built CH-4B features strongly in both Indonesian and Pakistani unmanned air combat capabilities.