Defence Notes
Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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.
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.
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
A total of 28 active surface ships will receive the upgrades to their weaponry to help them combat the growing threat from UAVs.
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
29th September 2021
Singapore's military continues to innovate in terms of training methods and technologies.
29th September 2021
The latest contract modification awards reflects an exercised option to provide several militaries with MK 54 lightweight torpedo array kits.
29th September 2021
The Infantry Equipment Handbook Issue 10 has become an invaluable reference guide to the infantry equipment industry and its related systems.
29th September 2021
The company will provide support and sustainment for the C-17 weapon system for nine years and eight months.
29th September 2021
BAE Systems claims success in leading delivery of complex logistics support to Carrier Strike Group 21 on its maiden operational deployment.
29th September 2021
Banshee target drones could be used by the RN for experimentation of future sensors, weaponry and radio equipment.
28th September 2021
The UK National Space Strategy omits the long-standing government goal for the UK to capture 10% of the global space market by 2030, while defence-specific elements will be addressed separately.
28th September 2021
Estonia-based Milrem is teaming with Canadian company Lumina Technology Partners
28th September 2021
The MBZIRC Maritime Grand Challenge 2023 will assess swarming drone technology in GNSS-denied environments.
28th September 2021
Boeing has delivered the first operational Block III F/A-18 Super Hornet to the USN.
28th September 2021
Standard 6 upgrade for French maritime patrol aircraft includes new AESA radar and improved multispectral imaging.
28th September 2021
Under the deal, Greece is expected to receive three ships by 2026.
28th September 2021
Lockheed Martin to provide depot-level services for 25mm cannon arming all F-35 variants.
27th September 2021
Horizon Aerospace Technologies, a subsidiary of Horizon Technologies, finished DSEI with the announcement of a $1 million sale of its FlyingFish system.
27th September 2021
Following two delayed publication dates, the UK has finally released its National Space Strategy.
27th September 2021
A winning bidder has been chosen to implement the B-52H Commercial Engine Replacement Program — but a plan to re-engine the F-35A has encountered technical and affordability issues.
27th September 2021
Rohde and Schwarz have been selected to provide its R&S Kora system for new German F126 frigates.
27th September 2021
USAF will receive ten new Lot 15 production F-35As and the USMC will receive six F-35Bs.
27th September 2021
The B-21 programme for the USAF is making ‘good progress towards a real fielded capability’, says the Secretary of the Air Force — but could Congress scale back plans to equip the stealth bomber with nuclear weapons?