Defence Notes
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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
This procurement would form part of the Indian Air Force’s plan to retire its fleet of MiG-21 fighters and replace them with the indigenous LCA Tejas Mk1As by 2025.
The UK signed a $150 million contract for six Airbus H145 helicopters to enhance military operations in Brunei and Cyprus, replacing aging Puma HC2s. At the same time, questions remain over the fate of the New Medium Helicopter programme amidst uncertainties surrounding procurement plans and delivery timelines.
The Next Generation Interceptor and accompanying radars will play a key role in protecting the US against long-range ballistic missile threats.
Turkish F-16 experience was praised by Romanian fighter pilots as Turkey completes first participation in NATO southern mission.
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
19th November 2020
Work on Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to finish in November 2021
19th November 2020
The UK government has announced an extra £16.5 billion for defence spending over the next four years, with Royal Navy modernisation a key focus of new commitments.
19th November 2020
IFF transponder waveform integration forms part of a contract for BAE Systems to upgrade MIDS JTRS
19th November 2020
Delivery was delayed by four months due to COVID-19
19th November 2020
Work on $146.1 million contract modification to be completed by January 2022
19th November 2020
US Army received 999 bids; work to be completed by March 2023
19th November 2020
Airbus and Germany propose Typhoon to meet Air2030 modernisation requirement
18th November 2020
Announcing the decision to renationalise the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) in early November, the UK government opted to bring this key element of its nuclear infrastructure back under direct control by the MoD.
18th November 2020
Five new frigates for Spanish Navy to include propellers made by Kongsberg
18th November 2020
Thales will provide Tacticos and Above Water Warfare System
18th November 2020
Lockheed Martin awards contracts to research topics ranging from innovative cable management to electronically steered arrays
18th November 2020
Strategic agreement between Leonardo and Lacroix enables anti-submarine countermeasure solution, even for platforms with limited space
18th November 2020
The aircraft will be able to conduct air-to-air, supply and humanitarian operations
18th November 2020
If the PLA did employ a microwave weapon against Indian troops, this is likely the first use of the technology in combat.
17th November 2020
The UK has warned that the anti-satellite capabilities of China and Russia are threatening safe and peaceful behaviour in space.
17th November 2020
Boeing is conducting a preliminary design review and ground-testing programme for a Mach 6 cruise missile, while the DoD Joint Hypersonics Transition Office looks to work with industry to create a a more modular, affordable, and upgradable hypersonics portfolio
17th November 2020
FTM-44 was arranged to show how Missile Defense Agency can use the USN Aegis Combat System (equipped with the Standard Missile-3 Block IIA) to intercept intercontinental threats
17th November 2020
Contract modification forms part of 142-aircraft overhaul
17th November 2020
Independence-class LCS was launched in September 2020