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Brazilian Congress to review constitution amendment to secure defence budget increase
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.
Air Warfare
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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.
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
Naval Warfare
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
A total of 28 active surface ships will receive the upgrades to their weaponry to help them combat the growing threat from UAVs.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Experts reflect on Chinese and Iranian UAV milestones
26th November 2013
The sovereignty of Western UAV development has been challenged this week, as details emerge regarding latest developments in Chinese and Iranian systems. Media reports coming out …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ASV C-Target 9 boats delivered to South Korea
25th November 2013
Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASV) has delivered the first two of four C-Target 9 high speed marine target drones to South Korea under a programme with …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Netherlands selects MQ-9 Reaper
25th November 2013
The Dutch ministry of defence plans to purchase the MQ-9 Reaper as its future medium altitude long endurance (MALE) UAV, it has emerged. After a …
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Military Logistics
GOCO at death’s door
22nd November 2013
The UK MoD’s plans to privatise its Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) equipment acquisition agency appear to be falling apart. With only one team remaining …
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Digital Battlespace
Cassidian warns of cyber attack collateral damage
21st November 2013
The UK MoD must assess its use of cyber weapons and distinguish them from conventional weapons in order to avoid ‘unintended consequences’, an industry source …
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Defence Notes
Gulf defence spending rises
20th November 2013
Defence spending in the Gulf is rising steadily with companies increasingly focussing on the region as budgets shrink in domestic markets. SIPRI has estimated that …
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Digital Battlespace
Dubai 2013: HISS showcases aircraft integration options
20th November 2013
Highland Integration Surveillance Systems (HISS) used the Dubai Air Show to promote its SABIR mission system package, as the integration specialist looks to widen its …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai 2013: Australia set to receive first MH-60R
20th November 2013
The first two Australian MH-60R helicopters will be formally delivered on 10 December as the AUS$3 billion project to replace the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) …
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Naval Warfare
Thales details PKR Corvette mission systems contract
20th November 2013
Thales will supply a full mission systems suite for the two Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) Sigma Class Corvette vessels under construction for the Indonesian Navy …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy contracts Raytheon for radar production
19th November 2013
Raytheon will supply AN/SPY-1 radar transmitters and MK99 Fire Control Systems for the US Navy’s AEGIS programme under a $406 million multi-year contract announced on …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai 2013: Swiss Kopter unveils Skyrider trainer
19th November 2013
Dubai saw the air show debut of a new two-seater light helicopter, which the manufacturer is aiming squarely at the training market as a competitor …
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Defence Notes
Boeing, Tawazun Precision Industries join forces
19th November 2013
Boeing and Tawazun Precision Industries (TPI) have announced that they will team to establish a production aerospace surface treatment facility in the United Arab Emirates …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Dubai 2013: HammerHead demonstrator completes maiden flight
19th November 2013
The P.1HH HammerHead UAV demonstrator achieved its first full flight on 14 November, Piaggio Aero and Selex ES have revealed. Announcing the news at the …
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Digital Battlespace
Canadian Army pursuing SOTM capability
19th November 2013
The Canadian government is seeking bids for mobile satellite communication (SATCOM) terminals for Canadian Army vehicles. The request for proposals is being issued under the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
'Killer Robot' opponents approach UN
19th November 2013
A pressure group seeking to outlaw fully autonomous UAVs has secured a UN mandate to discuss the potential prohibition of such technology. The Campaign to …
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Naval Warfare
Sagem NAVS selected for Indonesian submarines
18th November 2013
Sagem will supply its navigation system (NAVS) to South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to be installed on three 1,400 ton ocean-going submarines …
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Defence Notes
UK MoD announces MBDA Brimstone missile contract
18th November 2013
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with MBDA that will see the Royal Air Force (RAF) supplied with Brimstone missiles for …
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Digital Battlespace
Dubai 2013: Challenger 605 chosen for Boeing’s MSA
18th November 2013
Boeing has selected the Bombardier Challenger 605 business jet as the base platform for its Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) programme, after announcing the partnership at …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai 2013: MD plans second-generation 530F
18th November 2013
MD Helicopters is moving ahead with a major redesign of its MD530F armed helicopter as it targets further parapublic opportunities around the world. Speaking to …
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
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![Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up]()
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?]()
What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
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Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
