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.
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12th March 2021
Welcome to Episode 10 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
12th March 2021
Integrating manned-unmanned teaming onto its aircraft platforms is uppermost in KAI's mind.
11th March 2021
Further airbase upgrades may be needed to accommodate the F-35 in Poland, while plans are solidifying to enhance the country’s fleet of 48 F-16 aircraft.
11th March 2021
First Royal Danish Air Force F-35A takes to the skies, with 26 more to follow in the years ahead.
11th March 2021
Avon Protection has brought to market a new lightweight portable hood that gives the wearer at least 15 minutes of protection against CBRN threats. The …
11th March 2021
India's submarine fleet is depleted, but new boats will help turn things around.
10th March 2021
Northrop Grumman recently demonstrated anti-submarine warfare (ASW) search and detection capabilities for its MQ-8C Fire Scout.
10th March 2021
Four launches to be conducted by SpaceX and United Launch Alliance.
10th March 2021
Irish Naval Service seeks responses to tender for upgrade to central cooling and pumping systems on OPVs.
10th March 2021
New centre in Israel will focus on developing and producing navigation systems for use in GPS-denied environments.
10th March 2021
Domestically developed capability generates hydrogen on board.
9th March 2021
‘Whether other countries are experiencing the same problem is currently under investigation,’ according to the Belgian MoD.
9th March 2021
General Dynamics Electric Boat receives contract modification for maintenance, repair, alterations, testing and other work.
9th March 2021
Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer recently returned to its San Diego home port.
9th March 2021
Shipbuilder COTECMAR plays a major role in ongoing and planned Colombian naval programmes, although the fate of a plan to build up to eight new frigates remains unclear.
9th March 2021
3D-printing technology could prove useful to the Indian armed forces, including for the production of hard-to-find spare parts for legacy equipment.
9th March 2021
The Chinese Communist Party is not permitting COVID-19 to interfere with its militaristic ambitions and modernisation.
8th March 2021
New possibilities for Israeli F-35s could be on the way, including the aircraft being fielded from 'Gulf soil' to better counter Iranian threats.
8th March 2021
After repeated false starts, first test flight of AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon is scheduled for this month.