Defence Notes
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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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.
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.
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.
8th September 2021
The UK has a globally regarded network of defence and security companies — but industrial sovereignty is being eroded by a steady stream of bids from overseas.
8th September 2021
RAFAEL, a global leader in the defence industry, showcases its comprehensive line of advanced, combat-proven solutions for land, sea & air, effectively countering evolving threats. Visit us at Stand # H5-220 at DSEI.
8th September 2021
The Chinese-built CH-4B features strongly in both Indonesian and Pakistani unmanned air combat capabilities.
7th September 2021
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7th September 2021
Operated from RAF Northolt by 32 squadron, the BAe 146 is primarily tasked with Command Support Air Transport roles.
7th September 2021
The UK will have paid off its existing mine countermeasure fleet by 2031.
7th September 2021
After its debut in 2019, DSEI 2021 will bring a Space Hub to highlight the UK investment in Space Defence.
7th September 2021
Leonardo expects the BriteCloud Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) programme to open doors for US sales of the countermeasure.
7th September 2021
BAE Systems supports DARPA CRANE programme to improve aircraft performance with active flow control.
7th September 2021
Tove is the first in a family of RF data link systems for ISR, with potential for installation on UGVs and USVs as well as UAVs.
6th September 2021
Integrated Common Processor provides a common Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems signal processing and display system software and hardware suite.
6th September 2021
Australian-US SCIFiRE programme aims to result in a precision strike missile capable of travelling at Mach 5.
6th September 2021
EDA Collective and National Defence Data shows that France is the member state that invested the most in individual R&D and R&T programmes in the last few years, for a total of €14.14 billion.
6th September 2021
A demonstration MUM-T flight in late August involved an MQ-20 Avenger and a modified King Air 200.
6th September 2021
The first approved project in the UK Defence Technology Exploitation Programme is underway in Northern Ireland.
6th September 2021
Saudi Arabia continues to stand as one of the most exciting investment opportunities for global defense and technology companies. As a result of national aspirations to diversify the local economy, Saudi Arabia plans to spend half its military budget within the Kingdom by the end of the decade.
6th September 2021
The requirement for the Ministry of Defence to evidence cost controls in the defence equipment space is seeing the emphasis for design and delivery of equipment training packages being placed onto the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
3rd September 2021
Mirage 2000D RMV aircraft have been tested in Djibouti, with a view to deploy them on operational missions from Niger in 2022.
3rd September 2021
Upgraded Russian imaging system is expected to deliver 3-10x magnification.