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.
23rd November 2020
Facility to open for business in 2024
22nd November 2020
Leasing is looking like an increasingly attractive option for the Indian military.
20th November 2020
Country trumpets arrival of new 'aircraft carrier' but analysis indicates that purported capabilities might not be all that are claimed.
20th November 2020
The RAM system has been jointly developed under an international cooperative programme between the US and Germany, and is designed to provide anti-ship missile defence for naval platforms.
20th November 2020
The French government has announced it will contract Dassault for the production of 12 Falcon 2000 Albatros maritime multirole aircraft.
20th November 2020
Welcome to Episode 46 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
20th November 2020
A limited number of Australian special forces personnel stand accused of war crimes in Afghanistan, with 36 incidents referred for criminal investigation.
19th November 2020
A £16.5 billion multi-year boost to UK defence spending, announced on 19 November, has interesting implications for the Royal Navy and the shipbuilding sector.
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
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