Defence Notes
Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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.
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
15th November 2021
Singapore's navy is beginning to field a new system to monitor maritime security threats.
14th November 2021
Nir-Or exhibits Large Area Display for fixed-wing and rotary-wing cockpits.
14th November 2021
Have autonomous military capabilities outpaced the scope of international humanitarian law to control them?
13th November 2021
Following release of its new JetWave MCX SATCOM solution, Honeywell hopes that new customer demonstrations in Dubai will lead to orders.
12th November 2021
Elbit Systems continues to gain awards in the Asia-Pacific region as South Korea orders airborne munitions.
12th November 2021
Key details of the UK's New Medium Helicopter programme have emerged.
12th November 2021
Northrop Grumman has completed work for the US MDA on the development of satellites intended to track and target enemy missiles.
12th November 2021
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
12th November 2021
A new munitions R&D facility will be built by May 2023 at Eglin AFB.
12th November 2021
The speed, manoeuvrability and endurance of destroyers are an asset to any deploying force. However, technical issues can put these formidable ships out of action, making them little more than expensive flotsam.
12th November 2021
Welcome to Episode 45 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
12th November 2021
Leonardo and Elettronica have embarked on a new partnership to address Italian, European and international market needs, with an emphasis on EW.
12th November 2021
Lithuania is donating an L-39ZA Albatross trainer/light attack aircraft to Ukraine.
12th November 2021
US congressional watchdog recommends more work to align missile defence capabilities with end-user requirements.
12th November 2021
North Korea fired a new type of short-range ballistic missile from a submarine for the first time last month.
11th November 2021
Delivery of five S-70i helicopters to the Philippines marks the completion of a 16-aircraft order.
11th November 2021
FMS contract modification for Czech Republic covers one training device for the AH-1Z helicopter.
11th November 2021
Huntington Ingalls Industries has released its Q3 2021 report, showing limited growth from Q3 2020.
11th November 2021
Two offshore patrol vessels for the Nigerian Navy will reportedly feature indigenous systems and technology transfer from Dearsan. The Turkish shipbuilder will hope for better luck in the African market, though, following problems implementing deals in Libya and Sudan.