US Air Force pushes NGAD decision to Trump administration
NGAD has been on hold since mid-2024, while the branch reassessed the scope and cost of the programme.
The Brazilian MoD is reassessing a cancelled presidential order that would have allowed the army to operate an air arm.
Decree No. 10,386 was intended to meet the operational needs of the army. It was signed by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on 2 June but was withdrawn three days later, amid strong complaints from the Brazilian Air Force.
With this withdrawal, the previous Decree No. 93,206, issued in September 1986, was reactivated. It authorised the creation of an army aviation branch but stated that the ground force can only operate ‘helicopters necessary for the fulfilment of its mission'.
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NGAD has been on hold since mid-2024, while the branch reassessed the scope and cost of the programme.
The successful completion of this stage for the Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) prototype launches the next phase which includes government laboratory testing for compliance and to demonstrate system attributes.
In January 2020, Raytheon was awarded a $403 million System Demonstration Test Articles (SDTA) contract for the New Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) which is designed for use on Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft.
The MQ-9B SeaGuardian will be used as part of the JMSDF’s long range maritime ISR patrol programme.
The Brazilian manufacturer will work with the Brazilian Air Force to explore expanding the capabilities of the C-390 Millennium.
Valued at $135 million, the Lot 3 contract is part of the US Army’s ongoing modernisation efforts.