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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10th February 2021
US State Department approves $85 million FMS package.
10th February 2021
If LongShot reaches fruition, it will provide the USAF with an alternative means of generating combat capability.
10th February 2021
South Korea is becoming prolific in its development of indigenous vessels for tasks performed on the surface or under the water, and many of these designs are unmanned.
10th February 2021
Australia has issued an RfP seeking vendors who can help develop radio frequency sensor payloads for a constellation of future military satellites.
9th February 2021
Pratt & Whitney to make STOVL and conventional engines.
9th February 2021
A new national defence strategy for Slovakia envisages that 20% of the annual defence budget will be spent on weapons and equipment procurement, with 2% also allocated to military R&D.
9th February 2021
The USN Surface Warfare Schools Command will soon receive its first bridge trainers for the Littoral Combat Ship.
9th February 2021
An issue around selling a missile with US components seems to have been solved — either the US relented or MBDA was able to source an alternative.
9th February 2021
DASA competition explores potential of technologies for standoff operations.
9th February 2021
The Philippines has its eyes set on more S-70i helicopters, but the exact number varies according to which official one talks to.
9th February 2021
Significant and rapid construction of major naval vessels is apparent at Myanmar's naval dockyard.
8th February 2021
Royal Thai Navy maritime patrol and ISR aircraft are being overhauled with new mission systems and avionics.
8th February 2021
Thales is one example of a company willing to transfer technical know-how to Indian companies.
8th February 2021
As UAVs proliferate in the Indian military, future opportunities will abound for their indigenous maintenance and support.
7th February 2021
Boeing is one example of a company seeking to boost its defence MRO footprint in India.
7th February 2021
With India's acute need for basic trainers, an order for an indigenous platform has drawn a step closer.
5th February 2021
Olavsvern naval base is being overhauled to perform logistics and military training functions, as NATO seeks to exert strategic influence in the Arctic.
5th February 2021
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5th February 2021
Having learned key experiences in the development of the Constellation-class frigates, USN and USMC officials are keen for the LAW to follow a similar path, potentially utilising a parent design.