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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26th January 2022
Following a surge in helicopter orders for 2021 compared to 2020, Airbus thinks it will take two to three years before sales return to pre-COVID-19 levels.
26th January 2022
The Pakistan Air Force is expected to unveil Bayraktar TB2 UAVs in March 2022, as it seeks to gain an advantage over Indian air defences.
26th January 2022
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26th January 2022
Next-generation German Navy frigates will feature subsystems from Rolls-Royce Power Systems.
26th January 2022
Systems from UK firm Succorfish underwent a week of tests with US Navy SEAL divers.
26th January 2022
Pending final approval from Congress, Egypt will obtain 12 new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and additional SPS-48 air defence radar systems under the FMS programme.
26th January 2022
Kiev has received a range of weapons, from next-generation light anti-tank weapons (NLAW) to Javelin and Stinger missiles.
26th January 2022
China has gifted a collection of different equipment to the Philippine military.
25th January 2022
Sweden has terminated a contract with W5 Solutions for helicopter ground power units.
25th January 2022
TAI plans to build up to seven Hürjet single-engine, tandem-seat advanced supersonic trainer and light combat aircraft in the first year of mass production, followed by 24 per year thereafter.
25th January 2022
Following reports of two individuals being referred for prosecution due to allegedly misusing public funds, linked to an order for 28 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, Leonardo has said it is not subject to a judicial investigation.
25th January 2022
The Pakistan Navy has been boosted by the arrival of its most advanced warship ever, as well as second-hand Sea King naval helicopters.
24th January 2022
CarteNav and Smith Myers have turned mobile phones into rescue beacons through Artemis and AIMS-ISR software integration.
24th January 2022
Order for V-22 ballistic signal transmission devices and canopy severance assemblies includes FMS customer Japan.
24th January 2022
The presence of an elongated sail on concept artwork and the high price tag of the submarines has prompted questions about the capabilities of new boats ordered by Israel from Germany.
24th January 2022
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to design microelectronics, radiation-hardened for use in space.
24th January 2022
Was damage to the corvette Provorny in a December 2021 fire more serious than the Russian Navy and MoD care to admit?
24th January 2022
A Brazilian Air Force programme to improve network-centric data connectivity has passed a milestone.
21st January 2022
Tests continue under the autonomous mine clearance vessel programme for the Belgian and Dutch navies, with the latest focus being on launch and recovery systems.