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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3rd February 2021
RAF MPA fleet is now over halfway to full strength.
3rd February 2021
EDA has started in late January the operational phase of the CBRN SaaS project, that aims to develop a rapidly deployable 24/7 CBRN surveillance capability. Austria, Croatia, Hungary and Slovenia are taking part in the effort.
2nd February 2021
Will a deal for F-35 jets and MQ-9 drones to the UAE come to pass?
2nd February 2021
USAF project investigates advanced propulsion systems for sustained supersonic combustion.
2nd February 2021
Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia are starting small with a joint move to buy training ammunition — but their ambitions are broader.
2nd February 2021
Sudanese vessels seem to have been fitted with the Norinco CS/AN2 30mm gun mount, as one more sign of Chinese influence.
2nd February 2021
Work on new delivery order to be completed by end of January 2022.
2nd February 2021
Twelve Rafale F3Rs for French Air and Space Force to replace the same number of aircraft being sold to Greece.
2nd February 2021
Although some acquisition programmes are stalled, the Philippine Navy is now assured of receiving nine attack boats from Israel Shipyards.
1st February 2021
Latest batch of orders includes two customers in Asia.
1st February 2021
As navies look to expand subsurface capabilities through the acquisition of submarines, attention is also being focused on rescue and recovery contingencies in the event of a DISSUB (disabled submarine) incident.
1st February 2021
F-16s operated by air forces in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and South America will receive a software overhaul.
1st February 2021
LAIRCM advanced missile warning system improves aircraft capability and survivability by countering advanced infrared missile system threats.
1st February 2021
Special forces of Taiwan's marines have received a new assault boat that will greatly expand the unit's mission envelope.
1st February 2021
The airlift capacity of the Philippine Air Force is insufficient, so the arrival of an ex-USAF Hercules will be particularly welcome.
29th January 2021
Competitors involved in the Finnish HX fighter acquisition programme have been issued with best and final offer requests, ahead of a contract award for one lucky manufacturer before the end of 2021.
29th January 2021
SEA is tasked with streamlining UK naval system procurement and generating time and cost efficiencies for the MoD.
29th January 2021
Three more multi-role frigates will follow TCG Istanbul by 2027.
29th January 2021
Standoff glide bomb is being rolled out by Israeli Air Force to complement Spice 1000 and Spice 2000.
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