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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2nd October 2018
New designs appeared at the Kaohsiung International Maritime and Defense Expo from 27-30 September, including a multipurpose frigate cooperatively designed by the National Chung-Shan Institute …
1st October 2018
A diplomatic tussle has broken out over the European Union's (EU) flagship defence cooperation pact, amid warnings the bloc could cut itself off from major …
1st October 2018
The introduction of next-generation mission computers for combat vehicles will enable a host of new capabilities aimed at easing the burden on the warfighter.
1st October 2018
The two Koreas on 1 October started to remove landmines along a section of their heavily fortified border as part of a summit deal to …
1st October 2018
Sweden’s military may have seen a decline in personnel numbers, but its naval prowess is well documented. Shephard investigates how the nation’s navy is altering its …
29th September 2018
Saab attracted attention at ADAS 2018 with the display of a mock-up of the JAS 39 Gripen fighter, one that President Rodrigo Duterte examined in …
28th September 2018
One element of the General Dynamics Mission Systems exhibit at this week’s Modern Day Marine expo was designed to reflect the company’s continuing focus on …
28th September 2018
American F-35 stealth fighters have been used in a combat operation for the first time, a defence official said, marking a major milestone for the …
28th September 2018
The Philippine Navy (PN) has great ambitions, listing six OPVs, two corvettes and even submarines under its Horizon 2 modernisation plan covering the 2018-22 timeframe. …
28th September 2018
The official ADAS 2018 Daily News – Day Three is now available to read online. View the digital edition here and PDF version here.
27th September 2018
Bell utilised this week’s Modern Day Marine to highlight its offering for the emerging Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Aerial Systems Expeditionary (MUX) programme. …
27th September 2018
US B-52 bombers have recently conducted transit operations in the South China Sea and East China Sea, the Pentagon said on 26 September, amid soaring …
27th September 2018
In the aftermath of the late-August US Marine Corps decision to terminate its Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) Survivability Upgrade (SU) programme, service representatives at this …
27th September 2018
The US House passed an $854 billion spending billon 26 September that ramps up military funding but does not include President Donald Trump's cherished border …
27th September 2018
Nearly hidden from view in a reception area at the back of the Oshkosh Defense booth at this week’s Modern Day Marine is a conceptual …
27th September 2018
While air defence is critical for any nation, the Philippines currently has no ground-based missile system. However, at ADAS, Rafael is highlighting its Air Defence …
27th September 2018
Bringing one of the few large static displays to ADAS 2018 with its Gripen C/D model, Saab took the opportunity to showcase the range of …
27th September 2018
The official ADAS 2018 Daily News – Day Two is now available to read online. View the digital edition here and PDF version here.
27th September 2018
The largest exhibit at ADAS 2018 was an HSC-40 high-speed craft fresh from the shipbuilder DM8 Composites. Earlier this month, the vessel performed successful sea …
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