Defence Notes
Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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.
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
8th March 2021
The Czech Republic will be the first country in Central and Eastern Europe to operate an agency promoting national military exports at the government-to-government level.
8th March 2021
How is the UK developing force structures capable of sustained overseas intervention?
8th March 2021
Malaysia stands up a ScanEagle squadron in East Malaysia, followed a day later by the commissioning of a Keris-class vessel.
7th March 2021
As Chinese submarines venture farther afield, neighbours such as Japan need new naval assets to see whether they are intruding.
5th March 2021
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5th March 2021
The system is capable of accommodating a range of torpedoes currently in operation worldwide.
5th March 2021
Military sealift vessels plays a significant role in prepositioning US equipment throughout the world.
5th March 2021
The German Navy frigate FGS Bayern is likely to be chosen to undertake the landmark deployment.
5th March 2021
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4th March 2021
The Virginia-class SSNs are the replacement to the USN’s Los Angeles-class boats.
4th March 2021
Italy looks to Tauro-class submarine replacement with order of up to four next-generation platforms.
3rd March 2021
For Northrop Grumman, ‘deterrence by detection' is crucial to the future development of the Global Hawk high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) platform.
3rd March 2021
Australia is doubling its commitment to the Loyal Wingman programme just as the Airpower Teaming System made its maiden flight.
3rd March 2021
Torpedo Launcher System, which can be configured to fire any NATO-standard lightweight torpedo, will be included in a multi-ship programme.
3rd March 2021
Some $27 billion is needed from 2022 to 2027, according to a new report from Indo-Pacific Command.
3rd March 2021
Multifunction phased-array radar is designed to detect and track intercontinental and sea-launched missiles.
3rd March 2021
The Quad has always been a rather loose grouping, but there are signs it is crystallising as member nation aims align.
3rd March 2021
Thailand operates quite an eclectic fleet of aircraft from around the world, but it does have plans to modernise and streamline its inventory.
2nd March 2021
Hydrograaf is designed to replace smaller craft in Royal Netherlands Navy service.