General Atomics Aeronautical Systems secured a nearly $2 billion deal for MQ-9B uncrewed aerial systems, while Raytheon’s counter-UAS system was secured for $1 billion.
The Hurjet is pitched as the front runner for the Spanish Air Force’s Advanced Jet Trainer replacement programme for its ageing F-5M aircraft.
The US Army also added that it would push to get the long-range assault aircraft online “years ahead” of its original 2030 timeline.
An amendment to the Brazilian Constitution currently under discussion 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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10th December 2018
According to a Philippine Air Force (PAF) technical working group (TWG), Sikorsky’s S-70/UH-60 has been identified as the best solution for the air force’s Combat …
10th December 2018
Leonardo completed the first flight of its new C-27J Spartan baseline configuration at its Aircraft Division Turin plant on 3 December. The new C-27J Spartan …
10th December 2018
Bittium’s tactical backbone network has been selected by the Austrian defence force as part of its new tactical communication system. The contract signing is scheduled …
10th December 2018
Saab has received an order to develop and maintain the Swedish armed force’s artillery and weapon locating capability, the company announced on 5 December. The …
10th December 2018
Japan’s MoD will establish a Space Monitoring Unit within the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) in FY2022, its mission to track space debris and hostile …
9th December 2018
Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL) representatives are in the final stages of preparing a report for the Commandant of the Marine Corps, which will include …
7th December 2018
The Egyptian MoD’s research and development (R&D;) unit displayed various new decoys and C-UAS products at EDEX 2018 in Cairo. Several inflatable decoys were showcased, …
7th December 2018
Boeing’s KC-46 tanker programme has completed its planned Phase II receiver certification flight testing following three weeks of flights with F-15E aircraft out of Edwards …
7th December 2018
PAE ISR has been selected by the US Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate to participate in the Robotic Aircraft Sensor Program – …
7th December 2018
Safran Helicopter Engines is to support engines on the Royal Danish Air Force’s AS550 C2 Fennec helicopters, the company announced on 3 December. Under …
6th December 2018
The newest electronically scanning radar, Grifo-E, developed by manufacturer Leonardo, is set to undergo a series of prototype tests by the end of 2019. The company …
6th December 2018
DiSTI’s VE Studio has been selected by Saab Aeronautics for the development of a virtual maintenance trainer (VMT) for Saab’s Gripen E aircraft, the company …
6th December 2018
Rescue operations were underway on 6 December for five US marines missing after two American military aircraft crashed during a refuelling operation off the coast …
6th December 2018
Elbit Systems has received a contract from an unnamed Asia-Pacific country to supply advanced airborne intelligence systems, the company announced on 3 December. The $112 …
6th December 2018
US based IOMAX has confirmed it is currently in discussions with the Egyptian Air Force for a potential sale of 12 Archangel Border Patrol Aircraft …
5th December 2018
The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking enhanced stand-off capabilities for operators conducing Special Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Exploitation (SRSE) operations, according to new request …
5th December 2018
The Egyptian Air Force (EAF) is currently reviewing the progress of the PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder. At EDEX 2018 in Cairo, Shephard has learnt that representatives …
5th December 2018
With the introduction of the Dassault Rafale and RAC MiG-29M/M2s into its ranks, the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) is now said to be considering its …
5th December 2018
Cohort company MASS has led a Joint Warfare Support Team (JWST) in support of the UK/Oman Saif Sareea 3 Exercise, Cohort announced on 30 November. …
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