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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22nd March 2021
India has been singled out as a strong potential naval market for Thales' new IFF Mode 5 interrogator.
19th March 2021
The evolution of adversary capabilities is one of the major factors driving Asia-Pacific countries to upgrade their ageing fighter aircraft fleets.
19th March 2021
Plans will see 30-year pipeline for all military and government vessels put in place to provide certainty for industry.
19th March 2021
Newly released data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute shows that the US has consolidated its position as the world's leading arms exporter, increasing its lead over Russia in the process.
19th March 2021
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19th March 2021
Two additional MV-22B tiltrotor aircraft will be delivered to the USAF under the latest contract modification.
19th March 2021
New sonobuoy leverages French sovereign capabilities in acoustic sensing technology.
19th March 2021
Teseo Mk2/E will replace Otomat Mk2/A, says manufacturer MBDA.
19th March 2021
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19th March 2021
Decision covers carrier-borne F3-R fighters and aircraft operating against ISIS.
19th March 2021
NATO is exploring the potential of 5G for fast and effective military communication through secure networks. However, the alliance lacks a specific policy and strategy for 5G, and a balance must be struck between the opportunities and threats that the technology presents.
19th March 2021
'Strategic competition' is the name of the game in the Asia-Pacific region, as China throws its considerable weight around.
19th March 2021
The JMSDF will have to replace its Oosumi-class transport vessels, but their replacement does not seem to have been given the priority it deserves.
18th March 2021
The under-stress ROCAF is welcoming the arrival of upgraded F-16V fighters.
18th March 2021
Air dominance must be achieved against the backdrop of multi-domain operations for militaries across the Asia-Pacific.
18th March 2021
Italian Navy receives logistics support vessel Vulcano.
18th March 2021
Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RI&S) has deepened its focus on the air dominance market, enhancing its offerings in everything from radar to electronic warfare (EW).
18th March 2021
Polish government breathes new life into its plan to build at least one new frigate for the Polish Navy, with European shipbuilders expressing interest.
18th March 2021
Lot 17 production Block V Tomahawk cruise missiles to be provided to USN by December 2023.