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The new US administration has introduced or outlined plans for substantial change across the Department of Defence (DoD) and its branches. Several branch heads faced up to Senate Committees to outline needs and challenges.
The UK Strategic Defence Review, which was anticipated to be published by mid-2025, has been given a more definitive release date by the report’s lead reviewer.
Given the geopolitical gravity, analysts have said the defence and security agreement established falls short of what is needed for future UK-EU co-operation.
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.
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21st December 2021
BEL benefits from a large contract to provide electronic components for the Indian Air Force's Tejas fighter.
21st December 2021
A demonstration aboard USS George HW Bush saw a Boeing-owned MQ-25 move around on a carrier flight deck via a handheld remote control device.
21st December 2021
A demonstration aboard USS George HW Bush saw a Boeing-owned MQ-25 move around on a carrier flight deck via a handheld remote control device.
21st December 2021
Lockheed Martin continues support for Saudi-installed ballistic missile defence system.
21st December 2021
The Intercept and Escort craft project plans to replace four types of boat with up to 61 new craft.
21st December 2021
The Italian Navy’s first Logistic Support Ship, Vulcano, was delivered in March; Fincantieri has just been contracted to build a second vessel.
20th December 2021
The Missile Defense Agency has approved Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Technologies' initial review for the Next Generation Interceptor program.
20th December 2021
L3Harris is integrating a prototype weapon data link aboard JASSM.
20th December 2021
Saab has received a contract from the Royal Canadian Navy to integrate its Sea Giraffe radars with Halifax-class frigates.
20th December 2021
The Royal Saudi Air Force is modernising its fleet of E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft to keep them in service until 2040.
20th December 2021
Perhaps the most important part of Adm Sir Ben Key’s tenure as First Sea Lord will not be the immediate RN of today, but setting the conditions for the navy of the future.
20th December 2021
UVision foresees rising demand from the US military for its HERO range.
17th December 2021
General Atomics has grand ambitions for its newest UAV Mojave and is backing itself to secure orders from SOF operators.
17th December 2021
The Nioa Weapons Manufacturing Facility (NWMF) will open in 2024 to produce small arms for the Australian military and overseas customers.
17th December 2021
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman has passed a milestone in the RAAF MQ-4C Triton programme.
17th December 2021
Welcome to Episode 50 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
16th December 2021
The first OPV for the Royal Australian Navy has been launched, but the programme is experiencing difficulties because of COVID-19 delays and weapon integration issues.
16th December 2021
tlmNexus to provide information management systems to the UK MoD’s Hawk TMk1/1A fleet.
16th December 2021
Lockheed Martin has contracted BAE Systems to upgrade the F-35’s EW system.