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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21st January 2021
A new aircraft carrier for the Russian Navy would operate near the Arctic.
21st January 2021
Publication of the Integrated Review should provide a clear idea of how the UK will renew medium-lift rotary capabilities — but it has opted not to rely on US support.
21st January 2021
Unable to afford new aircraft, Sri Lanka is overhauling and refurbishing aircraft and helicopters in disparate locations around the world.
20th January 2021
The Malaysian Armed Forces will receive AFVs, helicopters and ships this year, but is the Light Combat Aircraft really any closer?
20th January 2021
A new Chinese UAV/UCAV has taken to the skies for the first time. Meanwhile, other Chinese models are being used extensively in combat in the Middle East and North Africa.
20th January 2021
Surface control assemblies to be provided to Raytheon until 2024.
20th January 2021
UK aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth to embark with USMC aircraft on board.
20th January 2021
Test progress on Falco Xplorer has been restricted by COVID-19 but Leonardo remains focused on obtaining military certification for the MALE UAV.
20th January 2021
Danish defence procurement agency DALO issues RfI for framework tender.
20th January 2021
USN is assessing R&D concepts for its existing submarine fleet as well as future designs.
20th January 2021
Unmanned ASW capability will eventually be provided from SeaGuardian.
20th January 2021
Hurdles await the USN in its effort to developed greater unmanned capabilities as Congress remains to be convinced.
19th January 2021
While the Georgian MoD has made clear its ambitions, realising them may prove more complicated.
19th January 2021
EU member states establish common approach to end-user export certificates for small arms.
19th January 2021
Core Intelligent includes multiple autonomous heating zones located on the torso, hands and feet.
19th January 2021
Links between China and repurposed Boeing 737 aircraft are not thought to represent a national security threat for the UK, despite a national newspaper suggesting otherwise.
19th January 2021
Submarine-launched ballistic missiles and short-range ballistic missiles debuted in North Korea's latest military extravaganza in the heart of Pyongyang.
18th January 2021
Advanced underwater vehicle for SOF will be manufactured for first export customer.
18th January 2021
Report by the US GAO details delays to supplier outsourcing plan in the Columbia submarine programme, with a potentially far-reaching impact on the build schedule.