Defence Notes
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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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.
A total of 28 active surface ships will receive the upgrades to their weaponry to help them combat the growing threat from UAVs.
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.
7th December 2020
CSL is one of two shipyards building eight ships each for the Indian Navy’s ASWSWC programme.
7th December 2020
The ranges would enable exercises in deep ocean waters and littoral waters, involving surface and sub-surface assets simultaneously.
7th December 2020
Aircraft forms part of the USN ABNCP/TACAMO Weapon System missions
7th December 2020
Baltic republic maintains NATO commitment on 2% GDP minimum for defence spending.
6th December 2020
As US defence exports increase, the future of the proposed sale of F-35 fighters to the UAE depends on a crucial debate in Congress next week.
4th December 2020
Cohort adds more maritime capabilities to its portfolio, focusing on subsurface communications and sonar.
4th December 2020
Programme to deliver new naval vessel to Saudi Arabia continues apace
4th December 2020
Efforts continue to place Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) firmly in the Pentagon's long-term acquisition plans.
4th December 2020
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4th December 2020
The delivery of the HH139B will enhance the Italian Air Force’s emergency response and homeland security capabilities.
4th December 2020
The NITE will allow Australia to ensure data flows are established and verified before its first Triton aircraft arrives.
3rd December 2020
USN requires sustaining engineering support plus diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages management
3rd December 2020
The USV would be capable of operating autonomously to manipulate objects on the seabed
3rd December 2020
The UK is expected to follow other NATO navies in introducing new HF communications protocols
3rd December 2020
Boeing has made steady delivery and test progress on the KC-46A Pegasus programme, as it suggests past technical issues of the aircraft are no longer in play.
2nd December 2020
Second aircraft will operate alongside a C295W that entered service with the Malian Air Force in December 2016
2nd December 2020
Enhanced version of 500lb general purpose bomb will be used by Eurofighter, Mirage, Rafale and Tornado aircraft
2nd December 2020
Tensions with Turkey over maritime sovereignty and the exploitation of lucrative gas reserves in the Mediterranean are directly affecting procurement decisions in Athens
2nd December 2020
The Rolls-Royce engine also powers Daegu-class FFX Batch II ASW frigates