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.
2nd June 2021
The US government released the President’s FY2022 Budget proposal on 28 May.
2nd June 2021
By the end of 2024, Romania expects to receive a mobile coastal defence system based on the Naval Strike Missile.
2nd June 2021
Shipyard support contract for six USN ship classes could be worth up to $725 million.
2nd June 2021
More frequent forays of Chinese aircraft carriers and their complement of fighters is worrying Japan's military.
1st June 2021
Boeing has been awarded a delivery and support contract for Japanese KC-46A aircraft.
1st June 2021
Lockheed Martin receives a support contract from the US DoD for F-35s on order from Poland.
1st June 2021
The Iron Dome missile and rocket interception system proved its worth last month with extensive use in the latest bout of fighting between Hamas and Israel.
1st June 2021
An innovative Australian manufacturer sews up cooperation with the larger Insitu Pacific UAV maker.
1st June 2021
Two teams have registered their intention to bid for the Australian Army's next amphibious logistics vehicle.
1st June 2021
A new indigenous cloud computing solution for the Australian Defence Force is on offer from Thales Australia.
31st May 2021
Satellites offer numerous ISR advantages, ones that the Indian military needs more than ever.
28th May 2021
Raytheon Intelligence & Space has been awarded a US Space Force prototype agreement to mature missile warning design.
28th May 2021
Huntington Ingalls’ Proteus vessel successfully executed its autonomy capabilities demonstration.
28th May 2021
Norway and the Netherlands have signed an agreement for five of Thales’ multi-mission radar.
28th May 2021
CZG has announced the closing of its acquisition of Colt.
28th May 2021
After years of waiting and one failed attempt, Croatia at last commits to buying replacements for its MiG-21 fleet.
28th May 2021
Huntington Ingalls Industries announces US Navy order of new REMUS 300 unmanned underwater vehicles.
28th May 2021
Welcome to Episode 21 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
28th May 2021
The RAAF will be the lead agency for Australia's new dedicated space division.