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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25th May 2021
The time is approaching for New Zealand's navy to overhaul its fleet of RHIBs.
24th May 2021
Northrop Grumman has announced that its new MQ-8C Scout has passed a successful fit check at Naval Base San Diego.
24th May 2021
The Chilean Navy wants domestic industry to be capable of building frigates by 2030 but it is pushing against practical and political obstacles.
24th May 2021
After learning that the UK will take its C-130J fleet out of service 12 years earlier than expected, MRO provider Marshall Aerospace expects to take advantage of international transport aircraft market demand.
24th May 2021
Recently introduced reforms could enable the first demonstration flight of a nuclear thermal propulsion rocket in 2025.
24th May 2021
China talks often of its peaceful intentions for and use of space, but military purposes are key to its heavy investment in space.
21st May 2021
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has launched a competition to build three new Fleet Solid Support ships.
21st May 2021
The French Directorate General of Armament carried out the first F4-1 Rafale test campaign.
21st May 2021
Marinette Marine will build the future USS Congress.
21st May 2021
Transformative initiatives for US Air Force Special Operations Command include installing a 60kW attack laser on an AC-130J gunship and developing an amphibious MC-130J tanker.
21st May 2021
Analysis from conflict between Israel and Hamas points to heavy reliance on JDAM GPS guidance kits by the IDF and IAF, an indicator of military operators increasing demand for precision targeting weapons, but the two services also seem to have made C2 and multi-domain improvements.
21st May 2021
Heavy-lift tethered UAVs could enable more efficient C-UAS detection.
21st May 2021
Welcome to Episode 20 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
21st May 2021
The Philippines and Turkey remain hopeful of getting American engines for the T129 Atak.
20th May 2021
First Sea Lord, Admiral Tony Radakin announces the names of five new Type-31 frigates.
20th May 2021
Commtact has announced that its EMDLS datalink system passed US Army rigorous testing.
20th May 2021
BC Customs is to provide the Search and Rescue Tactical Vehicle – Side by Vehicle for the USAF.
20th May 2021
Letter of intent between Fincantieri and Comau includes development of a welding robot for shipyards.
20th May 2021
The Australian Army's communications upgrade continues with the release of SATCOM terminals mounted on trailers.
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