Defence Notes
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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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21st December 2020
Fourth aircraft out of 28 is delivered by manufacturer Embraer.
18th December 2020
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18th December 2020
Positive signs for a new partnership between Marshall and the USMC.
18th December 2020
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18th December 2020
Singapore has created an air defence umbrella over the island nation with the integration of new assets such as ASTER-30 missiles.
17th December 2020
Despite discussions between the UK MoD and Lockheed Martin UK to assess driving costs of the F-35B programme down, the two have not talked about how to resolve a multibillion pound funding gap troubling acquisition plans.
17th December 2020
Turbines selected for key USN programme that will deliver new fleet of frigate to the service
17th December 2020
HMS Uppland receives range of new systems ahead of its return to service
17th December 2020
Overhauled and upgraded Su-25s should remain in Bulgarian Air Force service until 2028.
17th December 2020
Beset by ageing legacy airframes, the Indian Navy is making progress in efforts to induct newer rotary-winged and fixed-wing aircraft.
17th December 2020
Taiwan's indigenous shipbuilding programme bears fruit with new corvette, OPV and minelayer classes progressing.
16th December 2020
The Defence Ethics Committee of the French MoD has published a report on the ‘enhanced soldier'. This document analysed ethical issues around improving physical, perceptual, cognitive and psychological capabilities for French warfighters.
16th December 2020
The UK has confirmed a publication date for its National Space Strategy and provided details of a new R&D initiative known as the Defence Space Enterprise Portfolio.
16th December 2020
Hanwha Corporation and Hanwha Defense will work on R&D and technology transfer with DEVCOM AC.
16th December 2020
L3 Harris named as prime contractor for potential $500 million deal.
16th December 2020
French shipbuilder OCEA will deliver patrol boats and a survey ship before the end of the year.
16th December 2020
David’s Sling was tested simultaneously with an upgraded Iron Dome system and the Arrow ballistic missile interceptor — some of these capabilities could appeal to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
16th December 2020
After much deliberation and delay, the Republic of Korea Navy has finally settled on its follow-on naval helicopter platform.
15th December 2020
The JASDF's plans to upgrade its fleet of F-15J fighters has hit a snag - money - as estimated programme costs soar.