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.
16th September 2021
Leonardo has supported RAF and USAF Synergia R&D programme through its integration of C-UAS technology.
16th September 2021
In this video, Shephard Media CEO Darren Lake speaks to Shaun Ormrod, CEO of the World Defense Show (WDS), about what to expect from this …
16th September 2021
The AQS-20C system features four separate sonars, including a forward-looking sensor, reducing the number of passes needed to detect mines in a given area.
16th September 2021
China and Russia are leading the way in terms of fielding hypersonic missiles.
16th September 2021
Longstanding operator of Systematic’s SitaWare, Defence Forces Ireland, selects the software for its Pilatus PC-12NG fleet.
16th September 2021
With the defence industry behind wider society in the diversity of its workforce, efforts are underway to improve representation across the board.
16th September 2021
USAF orders 170 new T7 robots from L3Harris for EOD operations.
16th September 2021
AT DSEI 2021, Saab displayed for the first time outside Sweden the new generation of its Combat Boat 90 fast assault craft.
16th September 2021
The BNET™ Family is a Spectrum-Aware Software Defined Radio and Network Architecture addressing the challenges of future digitised warfare.
16th September 2021
At a special event at DSEI, the Women in Defence Charter looks at progress to date and how to meet the ambition of more than 30% of the UK defence workforce being women by 2030.
16th September 2021
Weapons and sensor changes will be the primary focus of Eurofighter future capability enhancements, under plans laid out by BAE Systems and Leonardo.
16th September 2021
Poland will receive its first F-35A fighter in 2024.
16th September 2021
Nuclear-powered submarines were once never seriously considered by the Australian government, but the strategic environment and troubles with Naval Group have convinced Canberra to change tack.
15th September 2021
The RN hopes its Persistent Operational Deployment Systems (NavyPODS) concept would allow ships to stay up to date with technological changes more quickly.
15th September 2021
Controp works with European installation partner to equip vessels with iSea25HD EO/IR system.
15th September 2021
A second Turkish KC-135 is currently undergoing the new modification, with the remaining fleet expected to receive the update no later than 2023.
15th September 2021
Aerovel’s Flexrotor will be incorporated into Tekever’s line of UAS as part of a new collaboration agreement.
15th September 2021
Raytheon is betting that quick integration and an existing production could help it net success if the UK decides to procure a Harpoon replacement.
15th September 2021
Magtec is supporting the British Army’s hybrid military vehicle assessment programme.