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.
4th August 2021
Hardware and software integration between both companies could optimise SIGINT to deliver a clearer battlefield picture and facilitate threat interdiction.
4th August 2021
USN hopes a comprehensive test programme for MQ-4C in its latest configuration will pave the way for IOC in 2023.
4th August 2021
Harpoon Joint Common Test Set would join ten AGM-84L Harpoon Block IIs previously requested by India under the FMS programme.
4th August 2021
Ceremony in Alexandria marks completion of $1.6 billion submarine procurement programme.
3rd August 2021
HII has passed a significant milestone in the construction of the John F. Kennedy carrier, one of four Gerald R Ford-class carriers ordered by the USN.
3rd August 2021
Crystal Group introduces military- and IEC-compliant video encoder and IP KVM.
3rd August 2021
German company works with IAI on ‘proven, agile and robust’ network-centric warfare solution.
3rd August 2021
Hensoldt France and MBDA have agreed a new IFF order.
3rd August 2021
The US Navy's future destroyer, known as DDG(X), will need massive power generation capabilities to run advanced sensors, directed energy weapons and propulsion systems.
3rd August 2021
The USN is ‘getting after delay days’ as the impact on shipbuilding of COVID-19 abates, says CNO.
3rd August 2021
New compact twin-channel radio provides multi-level security for naval voice and data communications, says GDMS.
3rd August 2021
Beijing likes to accuse the US of having a ‘Cold War mentality', but China’s current splurge of missile silo building is unprecedented since the Cold War.
2nd August 2021
Horizon Aerospace Technologies has released BlackFish, a Sat Phone SIGINT system.
2nd August 2021
BAE Systems has announced its new advance APWS guidance kit for precision-guided rockets.
2nd August 2021
Sea Eagle FCEO MKII will be available globally in 2022.
2nd August 2021
Research teams in the US military and industry are looking to prove the practical benefits of using hydrogen fuel cells.
2nd August 2021
Pending takeover of Meggitt by Parker-Hannifin follows move for Ultra Electronics by US-owned Cobham.
30th July 2021
India's pursuit of C-UAS solutions is haphazard, and more needs to be done to coordinate efforts and systems.
30th July 2021
Leonardo completes the delivery of the first upgraded Lynx Mk95A to Montijo, Portugal