Defence Notes
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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.
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11th September 2019
The UK and Italian governments have formally agreed to partner on the future fighter Tempest programme, by way of a statement of intent pact signed …
11th September 2019
A new competition for the Skynet 6 military satellite communications project was announced at DSEI 2019, seeking an an industry partner to operate and manage …
11th September 2019
Not be to outdone by its future successor Tempest, the long-running Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon programme is moving through a series of airframe …
11th September 2019
General Robotics revealed the new anti-drone remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) with its latest features, known as the Pitbull-3 at DSEI 2019. The Pitbull-3 is …
11th September 2019
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) extensive portfolio of defense solutions features advanced systems in the air, sea, land, cyber and space. The portfolio is based on …
11th September 2019
Two neighbouring Southeast Asian countries are adding LPDs to their naval fleets and both are procuring them from Asian shipbuilders in different countries. There is …
11th September 2019
Drone Evolution launched its new rotary UAV protection technology as DSEI 2019. Dubbed SafeFlight, the system is designed to protect delivery drones from being jammed, …
10th September 2019
After more than 150 years, the look – and weight – of ammunition is finally changing.
10th September 2019
Drawing on a message to ‘take back confidence in our defence industry’ Anne-Marie Trevelyan, UK minister for defence procurement, announced a handful of contracts in …
10th September 2019
The latest iteration of the Polish Land Forces’ Tytan Individual Warfare System concept, together with a collection of associated subsystems, have been on display at …
10th September 2019
Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Mounts Bay is delivering aid to the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian. The ship has been in the Caribbean since June …
10th September 2019
Rohde & Schwarz has announced that it will equip the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 frigates with integrated communications systems (ICS) built around NAVICS under contract …
10th September 2019
Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) crews trained on their new Korea Amphibious Assault Vehicles (KAAV), acquired from Hanwha Techwin, alongside the USMC in early September. US …
9th September 2019
The departure of HMS Queen Elizabeth for the second iteration of the WESTLANT 19 sea trials off the eastern seaboard of the US in August is …
9th September 2019
Protective equipment specialist Revision has been selected by the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) to supply its Batlskin Viper P6N helmet systems to Dutch military …
9th September 2019
In the face of a global ‘space race’ the UK is being urged to better define its role in the domain and confirm how many …
9th September 2019
Leonardo has conducted testing of the suitability of its ATR MP maritime patrol aircraft to be used for paratrooper jump missions using a door installed …
9th September 2019
Amid growing interest in which nations will be added to future European fighter programmes – the Royal Air Force (RAF) has hinted that a new …
9th September 2019
BMT Specialised Ship Design has announced its new design for Ares Shipyard - a high speed, interceptor patrol boat, which will be delivered to the …