Defence Notes
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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.
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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10th March 2022
The UK government is facing calls to rethink its defence spending strategy in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
10th March 2022
Alarmed by increasing strategic competition and belligerent states, Australia has promised to increase the size of its military by nearly a third.
10th March 2022
The Philippines has at last got its hands on its first new attack helicopters.
9th March 2022
Paramount claims a new configuration of its Mwari light combat aircraft is capable of intercepting drones flying at up to 30,000ft.
9th March 2022
The two companies have previously worked to demonstrate the Vigilant forward-looking sonar onto MSubs XLUUV.
9th March 2022
Production is scheduled to begin in June 2022 of customisable landing pad for VTOL UAVs.
9th March 2022
The UK has already provided Ukraine with thousands of antitank missiles and other equipment.
9th March 2022
The US has described as not 'tenable' a proposal from Poland to supply it with MiG-29 fighter jets.
9th March 2022
If a contract materialises for an initial 12 L-15A light attack aircraft, it would be the first time the UAE orders crewed military aircraft from China.
9th March 2022
Lockheed Martin will integrate mission and weapon systems under the latest F-35 contract modification.
9th March 2022
Shipyards in Argentina, Brazil and Chile are constructing vessels for their respective fleets, including ships for polar operations.
9th March 2022
India's military needs to boost communications with items such as software-defined radios and radio relays.
8th March 2022
COVID-19 caused a slowdown in spending growth for the PLA, but China seems to have put that behind it as it keeps the spigots of cash open.
8th March 2022
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia sealed MoUs with Zamil Offshore Service Company and the SAMI AEC during the World Defense Show 2022.
8th March 2022
Aquila has installed a new radar onto the top of Gibraltar Rock as part of the RAF’s Programme Marshall.
8th March 2022
Two more batches of the VT4 command and liaison vehicle are set to be delivered to the French Army.
8th March 2022
UK Defence & Security Exports aims to send helmets, body armour, targeting systems and night-vision equipment to Ukraine.
8th March 2022
Approximately 500 military personnel will be sent from the US to locations in Europe to bolster the deterrence and defence capabilities of NATO. More KC-135 refuelling aircraft will also be deployed in the region.
8th March 2022
After providing $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the Biden administration has asked Congress to approve $10 billion in supplemental funding, including security assistance.