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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17th January 2022
The Indonesian Navy has a diverse fleet of vessels, and two more interesting locally built types have just been added to the fleet.
17th January 2022
MS20 Block 2 upgrade will enhance sensor, communications and weapons capabilities of Hungarian Gripen aircraft.
17th January 2022
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems completed development of its latest RecceLite system and successfully tested it.
17th January 2022
Saab has been selected to provide its Barracuda camouflage systems for the French Armed Forces.
17th January 2022
The first upgraded Tu-160 strategic bomber for the Russian Air Force made its first flight on 12 January.
16th January 2022
Facing increasing belligerence from China, Taipei has significantly boosted defence spending, especially for domestically-produced weapons.
16th January 2022
Australia is upgrading its C-130J fleet and has prepared the way for a future P-8A upgrade, but the RAAF is struggling with its much-delayed C-27J programme.
14th January 2022
Singapore has received new batches of helicopters from France and the US.
14th January 2022
The Philippines becomes the first customer for the BrahMos missile, which India has been diligently marketing for years.
14th January 2022
Following a recent contract award from the USN, BAE Systems spoke to Shephard about the benefits of digital modelling and engineering approaches.
14th January 2022
More attack helicopters and F-15 Eagle fighters reached customers in 2021 than in 2020.
14th January 2022
The German-Norwegian Type 212CD programme marks the first time that OMS 150 and OMS 300 optronic masts will be installed in tandem.
14th January 2022
Peru continues to upgrade its naval capabilities despite its limited budget.
14th January 2022
Construction is underway of the first U212NFS submarine for the Italian Navy.
14th January 2022
The Greek government has requested parts and services under the FMS programme to support follow-on depot-level maintenance and sustainment of F100-PW-229 aircraft engines.
14th January 2022
IADS for the Indian Navy will detect enemy torpedoes at long range and divert them from their intended targets.
13th January 2022
Aimpoint, an established provider of sights to many armed forces around the world, has released its newest red dot sight.
13th January 2022
Collins Aerospace has joined the effort to keep the B-52 Stratofortress in service.
13th January 2022
The opening of the KATMANSIS cavitation tunnel testbed marks a further step towards industrial self-sufficiency in Turkey.