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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29th March 2021
Dissatisfied with the output of the long-delayed Il-76MD-90A strategic transport aircraft, the Russian MoD demands that manufacturer Aviastar picks up the pace.
26th March 2021
Lockheed Martin orders Kongsberg components for Lot 15-Lot 17 production F-35s. Meanwhile, Kongsberg's MRO division is preparing at least two ex-Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16s for resale.
26th March 2021
Welcome to Episode 12 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
26th March 2021
Although concerns linger about the construction schedule for Attack-class submarines, Australian government demands for greater local industrial content in naval programmes continue with the rollout of a Saab Australia combat management system.
26th March 2021
The MMIPV will enhance the South African Navy’s ability to respond effectively, rapidly and cost-effectively to a variety of threats.
26th March 2021
The agreement is seen as a significant milestone in the growing cooperation between Israeli and Slovak defence industries.
25th March 2021
After the conclusion of some challenging negotiations, the contract signing on the 212CD project could occur in the next few months.
25th March 2021
The Australian navy's effort to adopt a new shipborne UAV takes a step forward.
24th March 2021
Ultra sonobuoys will help to ensure ASW protection for RN submarines and the Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group.
24th March 2021
Entry into service of two new fisheries protection boats is part of a broader modernisation programme for the Peruvian Navy.
24th March 2021
Contracts for NGI development, including flight test options for the new long-range missile defence system, will be completed by 2029.
23rd March 2021
New international partners could be added to the UK's FCAS effort, as plans to secure a subsystems partnership with Japan are revealed.
23rd March 2021
Belgian Air Component F-16s return to operational status, having been grounded earlier in March following an engine incident in February.
23rd March 2021
Japan's navy continues to pump out new ships, though it is far outpaced by Chinese naval shipbuilding.
22nd March 2021
On air force issues, much of what is in the UK's new Command Paper has previously been leaked to the media.
22nd March 2021
The frigates, HMS Monmouth and HMS Montrose, were earlier planned to be decommissioned in 2026 and 2027 respectively.
22nd March 2021
By exercising an option to order another boat, USN brings total spending on procurement of Block V Virginia-class submarines to almost $25 billion.
22nd March 2021
Panoramic video system with automatic target recognition is added to Israeli UAV.
22nd March 2021
Airborne Electronic Attack System Enhancements will be added to the EA-18G fleet.
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