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.
29th October 2021
Semi-submersible craft could present opportunities for USSOCOM in covert operations.
29th October 2021
The Improved Kilo-II class submarine Magadan has been commissioned into the Russian Pacific Fleet.
29th October 2021
Rolls-Royce completes new waterjet MRO facility while it reports increased demand for work related to Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) vessels.
29th October 2021
Fincantieri has received a major contract from Qatar that included the four corvettes and other vessels in 2016.
29th October 2021
Kongsberg will supply more missiles for Norwegian surface ships and extend the lifespan of the existing Norwegian NSM arsenal.
29th October 2021
Welcome to Episode 43 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
29th October 2021
GA-ASI joins Kratos in R&D effort for the Off-Board Sensing Station programme.
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Leonardo will provide dual-function naval radars for installation on four Lithuanian Navy patrol vessels.
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A new variant of the MC-145B Wily Coyote light attack aircraft lacks certain US SOF-specific equipment but retains its weaponry.
29th October 2021
As tests continue on the Next Generation Mid-Band Jammer (NGJ-MB) electronic jamming pod for the USN, Boeing looks set to provide additional integration support to the programme.
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Specialising in uncrewed systems, Task Force 59 is the first of its kind within the USN — it completed its first integration exercise in October, just six weeks after it was set up by NAVCENT.
29th October 2021
The appearance of a twin-seat J-20 indicates broader role for China's premier fighter aircraft.
28th October 2021
CROWN will make a significant contribution towards building European defence capability and ensuring industrial independence
28th October 2021
The US Senate Appropriations Committee is proposing a significant top-up of the Biden administration's defence budget proposal for FY2022.
28th October 2021
Why has Russia reacted so tepidly to the first use of a Turkish-supplied combat drone against its proxy forces in eastern Ukraine?
28th October 2021
Kyrgyzstan is believed to have ordered nine UAVs from Russia and Turkey, including three TB2 combat drones.
28th October 2021
The inertial navigation system has already been demonstrated during a first sea trial on a military vessel.
28th October 2021
Syracuse 4A military communication satellites will offer better resistance to different threats, such as jamming or cyberattacks, in addition to allowing troops to communicate at very long distances with an overall throughput three times higher.
27th October 2021
Chemring to help modernise the Joint Biological Point Detection System and equip F-35s with decoy flares.
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