Defence Notes
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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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1st April 2021
Tier 1 companies in Europe have weathered the COVID storm so far, but how are governments addressing the needs of essential SMEs?
1st April 2021
Taiwan releases a major defence report every four years after elections take place.
31st March 2021
Integrated review fails to mention the UK strategy to counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
31st March 2021
Northrop Grumman will provider launcher subsystem hardware for new USN and RN submarines.
31st March 2021
Deliveries to Japan, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the US are covered in the latest Rolling Airframe Missile contract modification.
31st March 2021
Robotic process delivers optimal coating for complex missile components.
31st March 2021
The Integrated Review is certainly ambitious in its scope but how realistic is it?
30th March 2021
Almost 30 years after it was laid down, the longest nuclear-powered submarine in the world is scheduled to start state trials in May. Is it a case of 'better late than never'?
30th March 2021
A recent flight test using a 3D-printed hatch on Saab's Gripen fighter jet could lead to more efficient ways of repairing damaged aircraft on the frontline.
30th March 2021
Landing at Borcea Air Base marks the completion of an eight-year programme to acquire second-hand F-16s for the Romanian Air Force. The next step is an upgrade in 2023-2025.
30th March 2021
French and Japanese companies to jointly develop a dual-frequency sonar demonstrator for mine countermeasures.
30th March 2021
China poured more than 200 boats into a reef in the South China Sea, alarming the Philippines.
30th March 2021
The arrival of replacement helicopters for Singapore's sizeable Super Puma fleet has begun.
29th March 2021
A year of tests awaits for the latest UK Royal Navy uncrewed vessel.
29th March 2021
MJU-75/B magnesium teflon viton flares to equip US helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
29th March 2021
There are two contenders for the Next Generation Interceptor programme — but no place for Ground-based Midcourse Defense system incumbent Boeing.
29th March 2021
Ten FMS customers to receive Lot 34 missiles from Raytheon.
29th March 2021
The Sentinel R1 aircraft returns from its last operational flight from RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, Feb. 26, 2021. (Photo by RAF Sgt. Nicholas Howe/ UK MOD …
29th March 2021
Saab will support Double Eagle Mk III and Double Eagle Sarov unmanned systems in service with the Polish Navy.