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.
2nd March 2021
Boeing to complete work on 31 AWACS aircraft by May 2024.
2nd March 2021
Singapore's navy is looking to the future with far greater utilisation of unmanned technology.
1st March 2021
Huntington Ingalls Industries receives $80 million deal from USN.
1st March 2021
Mk6 guidance systems will be installed on Trident II D5 missiles for the UK and US navies.
1st March 2021
Spearhead-class programme is operating on schedule, with last vessel to be delivered by March 2024.
1st March 2021
Three boats from Aksum Marine were included in the live demonstration programme at NAVDEX, as Gulf states pay closer attention to fast craft capabilities in the context of the continuing Iranian threat.
1st March 2021
Just as they previously pooled their military resources into a common EU Battlegroup, the four Visegrad Group member states aim to expand on their maiden common procurement programme.
1st March 2021
Stabilization technology has evolved from raw, primitive systems with low expectations to high tech, sophisticated systems with defined performance requirements. For military applications, the awareness has certainly been heightened in recent years, on the vast benefits that stabilizers deliver relating to safety, productivity, retention and mission readiness.
1st March 2021
RUAG International completes sale of RUAG Aerospace Services to General Atomics Europe.
26th February 2021
Aircraft self-defence laser is expected to be tested in FY2024.
26th February 2021
Lessons from nature inform US Army-funded research into new ways of moving machines. If this research is taken further forward, it could result in vehicles that do not consume large quantities of fuel or require bulky motors.
26th February 2021
Welcome to Episode 8 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
26th February 2021
Images indicate the latest UAV in Iran is a reverse-engineered copy of the MQ-9 Predator design.
26th February 2021
Modernised tanks, Nag missile carriers, AFV countermeasures and phased-array radars have all been approved for acquisition by the MoD.
26th February 2021
Japan's army will soon have an operational fleet of eight King Air 350-family aircraft in service.
25th February 2021
Halcon showcases anti-ship missile, loitering munitions and C-RAM solution at IDEX 2021.
25th February 2021
The S-300 rotorcraft UAV is being developed to give operators a heavier payload.
25th February 2021
New-generation version of VL MICA air defence system is ordered by Egypt.
25th February 2021
Revenues grew by 4% in 2020 despite some operational impacts from COVID-19.
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