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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6th May 2021
Airbus has announced multiple contracts to increase the UK MoD’s communication capabilities.
6th May 2021
Belgian firearms manufacturer FN Herstal has unveiled a new machine gun.
6th May 2021
Deployment of a maritime patrol aircraft to support a NATO mission in Turkey fails to mask weaknesses in Polish aircraft capabilities.
6th May 2021
Australia's navy wants to improve and maximise its ability to monitor the underwater arena.
6th May 2021
Australia is demanding a sovereign SATCOM capability to wean itself off reliance on foreign powers.
5th May 2021
While delivery of the first-in-class FDI vessel is delayed slightly, the timeframe for the next two frigates has been pushed forward.
5th May 2021
OEM aims to ensure a continuous upgrade path for Gripen.
5th May 2021
Russian planners want multiple Okhotniks to be controlled from the cockpit of an Su-57 fighter.
5th May 2021
BAE Systems will provide the USN with canisters for the Mk 13, Mk 14, Mk 25 and Mk 29 VLS.
5th May 2021
Order from Egypt for 30 more Rafales will not affect deliveries to the French Air and Space Force, and the contract does not include industrial offsets for Egyptian companies.
5th May 2021
HAL continues to push its ALH strongly for the Indian Navy's NUH requirement, but is it up to scratch compared to foreign designs?
4th May 2021
BAE Systems and the Swedish army have signed a contract for the delivery of 127 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles.
4th May 2021
Shift5 has released an innovative solution to manage the maintenance costs and operational readiness of DoD fleets.
4th May 2021
A dependence on foreign-made microelectronics remains a critical vulnerability for the Russian defence sector.
4th May 2021
A counter-UAV system originally developed for the civil aviation sector is being used in Mali to protect French forces.
4th May 2021
India wants to brings its fleet of P-8Is up to 18 aircraft.
4th May 2021
The inaugural event in Riyadh will bring together senior decision-makers from across the globe at a state-of-the-art 800,000 sqm venue.
4th May 2021
Dassault receives follow-on order for 30 Rafales for the Egyptian Air Force.
4th May 2021
On the cards for South Korea's military are Marineon-based attack helicopters, more Apache Guardians and more MH-60Rs.