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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3rd May 2021
This article is brought to you by Israel Aerospace Industries. With autonomous vehicle technology rapidly maturing, military robotic vehicles are playing an increasingly important role in ground …
30th April 2021
Elbit Systems has successfully completed the acceptance tests for Hellenic Coast Guard combat suites.
30th April 2021
Rheinmetall is celebrating the 300th delivery of its MASS naval countermeasures system.
30th April 2021
NHIndustries has chosen Thales’ TopOwl digital display helmet for special forces NH90 pilots.
30th April 2021
The digitisation of the British Army is one of the main objectives of the UK’s Integrated Review, which sets out a vision for the country role in the world over the next decade.
30th April 2021
RUAG Ammotec is launching a new sniper rifle calibre that promises improved performance over existing competition.
30th April 2021
Welcome to Episode 17 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
30th April 2021
The US State Department has decided to approve a possible sale of CH-47F Chinook helicopters to the government of Australia.
30th April 2021
Finnish decision-makers get ready to select a manufacturer to replace the country's F/A-18C/D fighter fleet.
30th April 2021
Germany selects the EuroDASS consortium to equip new Typhoons with Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub-System.
29th April 2021
An upgrade has transformed the Udaloy-class ASW destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov into a multirole frigate, the Russian Navy claims.
29th April 2021
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania want to develop joint naval procurement programmes — but for the time being, they must focus instead on upgrading existing platforms or buying second-hand vessels.
29th April 2021
DRDO has successfully trialled the Python-5 missile and the Derby beyond visual range air-to-air missile for the Tejas light combat aircraft.
29th April 2021
SEA awarded a £25 million contract for sonar upgrade and development by the UK MoD
29th April 2021
The Alexandrit-class mine countermeasures vessel Pyotr Ilyichev was launched on 28 April.
29th April 2021
Rolls-Royce will repair the power section, torque meter, gearbox and accessories on US E-2 Hawkeye aircraft.
28th April 2021
Rolls-Royce has reached an agreement with Fincantieri Marinette Marine to produce fixed-pitch propellers for the US Navy’s Constellation-class frigates.
28th April 2021
Thales has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to supply airborne anti-submarine warfare sonars for the MH-60R helicopter.
28th April 2021
Production of an unmanned Ulaq ASW vessel is due to begin later in 2021, by when the baseline unmanned surface vessel will be in service with the Turkish Navy.
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