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Brazilian Congress to review constitution amendment to secure defence budget increase
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.
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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.
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
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Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
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D&S 2019: China scoops up lucrative navy contracts in Thailand
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Northrop Grumman seeks Australian industry partners
20th November 2019
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France, Germany bring NATO plans after 'brain dead' row
20th November 2019
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OCEAN2020 demonstration kicks off
20th November 2019
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Dubai Airshow 2019: Stress tells on UAE AW609 deal (updated)
20th November 2019
Issues of customer confidentiality are preventing Leonardo from disclosing the current status of an AW609 deal with the UAE Joint Aviation Command (JAC), leaving programme …
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First Saudi combat vessel build begins
20th November 2019
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UK details security support for Jordan and Lebanon as another maritime incident hits Red Sea region
19th November 2019
A number of Middle East countries have benefited from further monetary assistance from the UK over the past financial year as part of the government’s …
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Digital Battlespace
Dubai Airshow 2019: E2-D set for new lease of life
19th November 2019
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Dubai Airshow 2019: UAE enters final stages of air power double deal
19th November 2019
The UAE Air Force is putting the finishing touches on a set of new orders for two additional Saab GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control …
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Naval Warfare
Exercise Pacific Reach 2019 concludes
19th November 2019
Exercise Pacific Reach 2019 has concluded off the coast of Western Australia.The international submarine search and rescue exercise, held at Fleet Base West and in …
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Defence Notes
Germany pledges more for under-pressure NATO ahead of summit
18th November 2019
Germany said on 18 November it would raise its NATO spending to more than €50 billion ($55.3 billion) in 2020, days before leaders meet in …
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Naval Warfare
HMS Prince of Wales arrives at home port
18th November 2019
The Royal Navy’s second aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has arrived at its home port of Portsmouth Naval Base for the first time. The …
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Dubai Airshow 2019: Saab doubles down on GlobalEye for Finland
18th November 2019
Manufacturer Saab has confirmed it is keeping an offer of two GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C;) aircraft on the table for Finland’s HX …
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Digital Battlespace
Australia signs GBAD radar contract with CEA
18th November 2019
The Australian government announced on 15 November that it had signed a A$137 million ($93 million) contract with CEA Technologies for radars to support the …
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Dubai Airshow 2019: Regional discussions spark C-2 interest
17th November 2019
Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries is currently holding talks with a number of Middle Eastern countries concerning its C-2 transport aircraft, as the company bids to …
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Naval Warfare
Deal done for UK’s future Type 31 frigates
15th November 2019
With minimal fuss and an absence of fanfare, the UK MoD has awarded a contract to Babcock on 15 November for the build and delivery …
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Podcast: Key military helicopter programmes, the space domain and a spotlight on defence export controls
15th November 2019
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HMAS Sirius arrives in Vietnam
15th November 2019
Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel HMAS Sirius has arrived in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, as part its East Asia deployment. The replenishment vessel travelled from …
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system]()
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
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![Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up]()
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?]()
What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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![Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system]()
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
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![Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up]()
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
