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.
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8th April 2021
Countering peacekeeping threats by investing in new capabilities should be central to long-term Irish defence ambitions, a source says.
7th April 2021
The design of the Seahawk medium USV reflects lessons learned from the predecessor Sea Hunter vessel.
7th April 2021
The USN wants to insert COTS technologies and open architecture designs into combat systems used by its surface vessels.
7th April 2021
Completion of the Integrated Baseline Review puts the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent on track for IOC by 2029, says lead contractor Northrop Grumman.
7th April 2021
The AMOD programme fields combat system upgrades that will enhance the anti-air warfare and ballistic missile defence capabilities of Aegis-equipped vessels.
7th April 2021
USAF chooses industry partner for research, technical studies, and analysis on F-35 weapons systems and platforms.
7th April 2021
Russian Mi-17V-5 and American S-70i Black hawks are among the newest helicopters in Thai military service.
6th April 2021
Raytheon will deliver GBU-53/B All-Up Round test vehicles and other equipment by April 2023.
6th April 2021
A decision to overhaul some Mi-17 helicopters suggests that Slovakia will not be doubling its UH-60M fleet.
6th April 2021
Elbit subsidiary expands further into the US market with a new acquisition.
6th April 2021
ABL provides the RS1 vehicle and GS0 deployable system for payload launches.
6th April 2021
BAE Systems is ‘paving the way for a critical software upgrade’ to the EC-37B replacement for the EC-130H Compass Call EW aircraft, after successfully flight …
6th April 2021
New submarines, OPVs, corvettes, land-based anti-ship missiles and LPDs are all in the mix for the Philippine Navy's future fleet.
6th April 2021
F-35B fighters belonging to both the US and Japan will be stationed on Japanese soil.
2nd April 2021
Welcome to Episode 13 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
1st April 2021
USN will obtain 11 more P-8A aircraft and RAAF fleet will grow by two.
1st April 2021
A330 MRTT set to go up against KC-46A in Strategic Tanker Transport Capability competition.
1st April 2021
Naval Strike Missile is equipping Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ships for the USN.
1st April 2021
A flurry of announcements in recent days have detailed the structure of France’s new carrier programme and progress on the FDI frigate build.
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