Funding of £300 million will go towards training personnel on the FIRCTS programmes to meet a growing demand for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) platforms.
Given the geopolitical gravity, analysts have said the defence and security agreement established falls short of what is needed for future UK-EU co-operation.
Poland first issued a requirement for up to 24 helicopters and associated training systems in January 2024.
The order includes jammers for Australian EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft follows an order for deployment on US Navy Growlers in December last year and an announcement in March that full-rate production was near.
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6th July 2023
The new device will join the three other in-service trainers, allowing the British Army to train Apache operators to fly training sorties in pairs.
6th July 2023
The CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters will enhance Germany's heavy-lift capabilities and interoperability with allied nations.
6th July 2023
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has entered into an agreement with Thales for new land-based SMART-L Multi Mission Fixed (MM/F) long-range radars. These will enhance Sweden's missile detection capabilities and contribute to its integrated air and missile defence.
5th July 2023
Indonesia is in receipt of its second C-130J from Lockheed Martin, after it arrived in Jakarta in late June, while plans to acquire two airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft have been approved.
5th July 2023
The ECRS Mk2 radar brings advanced electronic warfare capabilities and potential weapon integration opportunities to the Royal Air Force's multi-mission fighter.
5th July 2023
Singapore’s upgraded F-16s now have an extra bite with the Rafael Python-5 air-to-air missile.
4th July 2023
Insitu Pacific showcased advanced sensors on board its Integrator UAS during the US Army's Project Convergence 2022.
4th July 2023
Fokker Services Group announced it has been accredited by the Military Aviation Authority of the Netherlands to continue base maintenance work on Dutch NH90 helicopters.
4th July 2023
The new 25 Lockheed Martin F-35 jets will form the third squadron of fifth-generation fighters for the Israeli Air Force.
4th July 2023
All three of Japan's Global Hawk HALE UAVs have now come home to roost in the Asian nation.
3rd July 2023
France's Naval Action Force (FAN) has conducted a dedicated exercise to train ship crews, marine riflemen and fast jet pilots in countering asymmetric drone threats.
3rd July 2023
The Australian government is investing around A$700 million (US$466 million) into upgrading RAAF Base Townsville to support the new AH-64E Apache helicopters.
3rd July 2023
Romania's newly acquired F-16 fighter jets will receive cryptographic devices that will enhance their secure communication and data-transferring capabilities.
3rd July 2023
Built for the most demanding operations on the modern battlefield, survivability is at the heart of Leonardo’s AW149 multi-role helicopter.
3rd July 2023
The German Armed Forces Planning Office has awarded Airbus Defence and Space, Quantum-Systems and Spleenlab a research contract to demonstrate and analyse the AI building blocks required for swarms of tactical UAS.
30th June 2023
The current fleet of AH-1Z Vipers and UH-1Y Venoms have surpassed the 500.000-flight hour mark.
30th June 2023
The F-35 deal for the Czech Republic will include a spare Pratt & Whitney engine, weapon systems, electronic warfare and communications kit and other equipment.
30th June 2023
Smartshooter has unveiled a remotely controlled fire control system (FCS) integrated with radar and is looking for US DoD interest.
30th June 2023
The French defence innovation agency (AID) has selected a consortium led by MBDA for its Larinae loitering munition project.
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