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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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.
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
Naval Warfare
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
A total of 28 active surface ships will receive the upgrades to their weaponry to help them combat the growing threat from UAVs.
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Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.
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Russian coastal force moves through first modernisation phase
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US approves torpedo sale for Seoul's P-8s
29th August 2019
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DSIT to provide bow-mounted ASW sonar for undisclosed navy
29th August 2019
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Naval Warfare
China cancels US ship port call amid tensions
28th August 2019
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Raytheon awarded NGJ-MB support work
28th August 2019
Raytheon has been awarded a $74 million contract modification to deliver pre-operational support for the US Navy’s Next Generation Jammer-Mid Band pod. This contract covers …
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First Brazilian Gripen takes flight
28th August 2019
Saab has carried out the maiden flight of the first Gripen E fighter for the Brazilian air force. The 65min sortie of aircraft 39-6001 was …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
LRIP contract award for USN Knifefish UUV
28th August 2019
General Dynamics Mission Systems has been awarded $44.6 million contract modification to enter into low-rate initial production for the US Navy's Knifefish unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV). …
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Naval Warfare
Philippines turns to Korea for CMS and new corvettes
28th August 2019
The Philippines has selected Hanwha Systems to install an integrated combat management system (CMS) on three former US Coast Guard cutters in service with the …
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Military Logistics
USNS Puerto Rico completes acceptance trials
28th August 2019
The future USNS Puerto Rico Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel has completed US Navy acceptance trials, manufacturer Austal announced on 26 August. The trials …
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Naval Warfare
GD awarded Royal Navy Dreadnought work
27th August 2019
General Dynamics Mission Systems has been awarded $64.8 million for the Strategic Weapon System Fire Control Subsystem hardware for the Royal Navy’s second Dreadnought-class nuclear …
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Digital Battlespace
USAF launched second GPS III satellite
27th August 2019
The US Air Force has launched its second GPS III satellite, part of a constellation of up to 32 satellites that will bolster the US’ …
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Naval Warfare
USN awards LRIP contract for ESSM weapons
27th August 2019
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $190 million low-rate initial production contract for Block 2 versions of the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM). Block 2 …
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Naval Warfare
Boarding party time for RNZN crews
27th August 2019
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is seeking to procure specialist tactical equipment for personnel conducting naval boarding operations. In an RfT released in August, …
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Naval Warfare
Insight: Will Royal Navy surface fleet jockey for future missile swaps?
23rd August 2019
With the UK MoD moving to further define the requirements for its Interim-Surface Ship Guided Weapon (I-SSGW) system in a 19 August contract notice, the …
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MSPO 2019: New buys set to end pain of Polish fighter troubles
23rd August 2019
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Podcast: Best bits: Turkey's sales drive in Brazil, trends in the air defence market and Australian UAVs
23rd August 2019
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system]()
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
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![Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up]()
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?]()
What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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![Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system]()
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
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![Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up]()
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
