Defence Notes
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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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20th July 2021
Following a government announcement in March 2021 to develop an Australian guided weapons capability, a Request for Information has been released to kick start industrial engagement.
20th July 2021
Leonardo’s AW101 for the Polish Navy takes the first flight to test its main airframe, control system and engine handling.
20th July 2021
Boeing has received an order for the upgrade of Poseidon maintenance training device suites.
20th July 2021
Commonality of parts with the AH-1Z has allowed Bell to maintain important component supply chains for UH-1Y manufacturing.
20th July 2021
The USN has handed over the first pair of MH-60R anti-submarine warfare helicopters to India, but they will remain on American soil for now.
19th July 2021
Lockheed Martin UK will not suffer in any meaningful way from the early retirement of RAF C-130J tactical transport aircraft and has addressed recent criticism of F-35 operating costs.
19th July 2021
US Army has placed an order with Saab for Carl-Gustaf ammunition valued at over $75million.
19th July 2021
MBDA will lead the new Complex Weapons Innovation Technology Partnership, which is a joint research enterprise by France and the UK.
19th July 2021
The USN is integrating the AN/SPY-6 scalable radar on corvettes, frigates and cruisers.
19th July 2021
A UAS swarm dropped underwater vehicles into the sea and delivered supplies to Royal Marine (RM) Commandos, while an autonomous surface vessel monitored the horizon during Autonomous Advance Force 4.0.
19th July 2021
Door stays open in Poland for foreign shipbuilders to partner PGZ on new frigate programme.
19th July 2021
US Air Mobility Command has chalked up a new capability milestone for the KC-46A Pegasus.
19th July 2021
India is working on a new version of the BrahMos missile that will offer a 500km range.
16th July 2021
Leonardo has received a $105million award from the US Army for next-generation mission command systems.
16th July 2021
BAE Systems has landed a new contract to provide stealth technologies for the Joint Strike Missile.
16th July 2021
Rheinmetall completes and presents a study for the Bundeswehr’s Future Soldier – Expanded System.
16th July 2021
The Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW), being developed by MBDA, will equip the RNs City-class Type 26 frigates and RAF Typhoon aircraft.
16th July 2021
The Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships will bolster the Royal Canadian Navy’s presence in the high north.
16th July 2021
While Australian defence officials have not made any official announcement, it seems the Hunter class is facing sizeable delays.