Defence Notes
Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
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.
4th November 2020
Link 22 allows exchange of tactical data with all sea surface, subsea, airborne, land and space platforms
4th November 2020
Congress mandates that USS John F. Kennedy must be capable of operating F-35Cs
3rd November 2020
Malaysia's third Littoral Mission Ship has been launched, with COVID-19 throwing a spanner in the works for the original delivery schedule
3rd November 2020
A small fleet of Bluebottle USVs is being readied for new tests in waters off Darwin
3rd November 2020
The Romanian Air Force now operates 16 second-hand F-16s, with one more to come
3rd November 2020
Waveform used by the F-35 is being upgraded to ensure compatibility with the emerging ABMS concept from the USAF
3rd November 2020
Despite political pressure, the UK MoD has declined to share a specific date for publication of the forthcoming Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy.
3rd November 2020
Work begins in UK on installing radar on aircraft fuselages
3rd November 2020
Tests last month pave way for amphibious interoperability with the French Navy
3rd November 2020
Japan's foremost fighter aerospace company has been awarded a contract to develop the JASDF's new F-X fighter
3rd November 2020
Vessel to be commissioned in 2022; three others may follow
2nd November 2020
Multi-year deal covers US and FMS customers
2nd November 2020
Work will support Aegis Ashore as well as fielding Aegis on USN cruisers and destroyers
2nd November 2020
Contract covers six fixed-wing aircraft types and one helicopter type
2nd November 2020
Integrated Air and Missile Defence architectures are attracting the attention of military forces worldwide.
2nd November 2020
Portable test equipment is used in pre-flight and maintenance checks
2nd November 2020
Australian company creates air-launched over-the-horizon training missile
2nd November 2020
DoD contract also includes support for development test activities
1st November 2020
GA-ASI’s proven RPAS delivers a cost-effective solution to meet the global need for persistent maritime surveillance capabilities.