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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2nd February 2022
What is NATO doing to develop a specific policy for quantum technology?
2nd February 2022
Venerable Dutch F-16 fleet will receive new flaperons via the FMS programme.
2nd February 2022
Isotropic Systems and SES Government Solutions have completed the testing of new antenna trials, which will increase US and NATO forces’ connectivity.
2nd February 2022
There are indications that Iraq may order more surface naval vessels from Italian shipbuilders, despite the tortuous history of procurement between the two countries.
2nd February 2022
The newest San Antonio-class LPD for the USN has completed sea acceptance trials.
1st February 2022
After a number of delays the UK has published its first Defence Space Strategy.
1st February 2022
The configuration audit will pave the way for future modifications to the Fridtjof Nansen-class of frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy.
1st February 2022
Xenics has released its newest camera core, specialised for lightweight use.
1st February 2022
Withdrawal of FMF funding appears to contradict US approval of a much larger FMS deal for Egypt.
1st February 2022
Lockheed Martin is pushing for its LMXT tanker aircraft (based on the A330 MRTT) to be selected by the USAF in the KC-Y programme.
31st January 2022
Rheinmetall has released its newest Maske smoke grenade suitable for use by any 81mm launcher, including former Warsaw Pact equipment.
31st January 2022
DISA has contracted Booz Allen Hamilton for the development of the Thunderdome prototype.
31st January 2022
New CBRN vehicles for Kazakhstan feature SATCOM equipment.
31st January 2022
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31st January 2022
The vessel will undertake minesweeping and minehunting tasks.
31st January 2022
Work on Musherib began with steel cutting in 2018, with the ship later launched in September 2020.
31st January 2022
A new so-called test and training ship for the Turkish Navy will actually gather COMINT and SIGINT data for the Turkish National Intelligence Organization.
31st January 2022
A total of 76 additional M61A2 Vulcan cannons will be provided by November 2024 to arm USN F/A-18E/F Super Hornets.
30th January 2022
The Indian Army continues to boost its fleet of smaller UAVs as it faces tensions along its borders.