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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3rd April 2017
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is in receipt of an order for 32 Dhruv Mk III helicopters, according to a contract signed on 30 March, buoying …
2nd April 2017
Textron Systems has highlighted the expansion of US Navy interest and applications for its fourth-generation Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) at the Navy League Sea-Air-Space …
2nd April 2017
The French Navy Special Forces (SF) displayed its Embarked Commando Craft for Multiple Uses (ECUME) rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) at the SOFINS exhibition.Developed by Zodiac …
31st March 2017
Australia released its awaited RfT for nine Future Frigates on the last day of March, a competition that will be worth $26.8 billion for one …
29th March 2017
The French DGA and UK Ministry of Defence have launched the joint concept phase of the Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme with MBDA, with an …
29th March 2017
At last week's LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, Malaysia, the China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC) behaved no differently from any other Chinese defence …
29th March 2017
Despite considering the consolidation of its 16-strong Beechcraft King Air 350 fleet over the next two years, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is acquiring …
28th March 2017
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched a new project that aims to increase access to high quality defence technology information for the agency and …
27th March 2017
As the need to maintain effective maritime security in Asia Pacific intensifies RUAG, whose product line includes the Dornier Do 228NG aircraft, believes it is …
27th March 2017
Thales is in the delivery phase for its Starstreak very short-range air defence missile system to the Malaysian Armed Forces.The company is working with Malaysian …
27th March 2017
Progress in shipbuilding, rather than the aerospace industry, was most observable at the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, with some naval projects making significant progress.These …
24th March 2017
Nearly three decades ago when the Berlin Wall fell and the Soviet Union ended, the world breathed a sigh of relief as nearly 40 years …
24th March 2017
Honeywell announced its largest ever contract in Indonesia with a deal for 34 TPE331 turboprop engines for NC212 aircraft being built by PT Dirgantara Indonesia …
23rd March 2017
The Beijing-based China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC) promoted a new planar array antenna radar at this year's LIMA 2017 exhibition.The SR2410C 3-D multifunctional …
23rd March 2017
On 23 March, the third day of the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, Airod formally delivered to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) its proof-of-concept …
23rd March 2017
More details about Malaysia's purchase of an initial batch of four Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) from China emerged at the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi.The …
23rd March 2017
A Russian-Malaysian joint business effort is offering the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) a life extension option for its decrepit MiG-29N fighter fleet, which now …
22nd March 2017
European aviation companies are playing tug of war over Malaysia's next fighter aircraft selection, with Saab and BAE Systems making counter-claims that each has been …
22nd March 2017
New acquisitions and competing for the USAF T-X programme are two projects that will occupy Leonardo for the near future.Outgoing CEO and general manager of …