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.
25th January 2021
FMV picks Saab for product definition phase on midlife upgrades and new vessel design
25th January 2021
A key element in the RN future surface fleet, the Type 26 programme has reduced in scope from a planned 13 hulls to just eight.
25th January 2021
Israeli-made UAV boasts standoff ISR capability.
25th January 2021
Lürssen is shipping three more vessels to the Egyptian Navy, after four coastal patrol boats were delivered in late 2020.
25th January 2021
R&D, integration, operations and sustainment of US airborne communications gateway capability included in latest $3.6 billion deal.
22nd January 2021
Comments from director general of Sevmash shed light on an order for more improved Borei-class boats.
22nd January 2021
Through the acquisition of new platforms, upgrading existing forces and delving into the second-hand naval market, the Bulgarian Navy is attempting to improve its fleet within a budget that could yet suffer as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
22nd January 2021
Battery supplier gains 12-month extension to contract that began in 2018.
22nd January 2021
Latest contract carries on efforts to deliver USN the capability to perform EOD operations.
22nd January 2021
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22nd January 2021
More clarity is needed on how a post-Brexit UK, with its ambitions for ‘Global Britain’, regards mainland Europe in terms of defence and security.
22nd January 2021
A five-year extension to US-Russian nuclear arms limitation treaty would have to be agreed rapidly as it is due to expire on 5 February.
22nd January 2021
Latest equipment shipment was handed over on 19 January.
22nd January 2021
Welcome to Episode 3 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
22nd January 2021
Portable diver detection sonar system protects vessels at anchor and at berth against underwater threats.
22nd January 2021
A new type of fast attack craft will be built domestically for the Turkish Naval Forces.
22nd January 2021
Escape, rescue and abandonment system deal with Phoenix International Australia is cancelled.
21st January 2021
Latest production order for KC-46A is the second in as many weeks.
21st January 2021
Defence experts point out that the battlefield of tomorrow will require armed forces to fight in unconventional ways, with implications for procurement, training, tactics and doctrine.
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