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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25th February 2022
The S-400 will play a key role in India's national air defence network, but it fears American sanctions, especially as Russia agitates against Ukraine.
25th February 2022
Sri Lanka is improving its aerial maritime patrol capability, with a little help from the US.
25th February 2022
Over a period of 14 months, the Indonesian Army has received all Bell 412EPI helicopters it had on order.
24th February 2022
HII has delivered 11 San Antonio-class LPDs, and a further three are under construction.
24th February 2022
Twenty Eurodrone UASs will be made for four European countries.
24th February 2022
Work will assess two missile concepts, one subsonic and one supersonic.
24th February 2022
The New Zealand Defence Force is seeking buyers for five out of its six P-3K2 Orion maritime patrol aircraft.
24th February 2022
Having focused on navy and air force upgrades in recent years, Bulgaria is now shifting its attention to modernisation of its armoured vehicle fleet.
24th February 2022
Indian personnel are currently training on three MH-60R helicopters in the US.
24th February 2022
With cost being a factor, Thailand chose AH-6i helicopters instead of dedicated attack helicopters.
23rd February 2022
It is common for large Australian military procurements to go awry, but officials remain upbeat about progress on its new frigates.
23rd February 2022
Lorraine will be the French Navy’s eighth FREMM frigate and second with enhanced air defence capabilities.
23rd February 2022
Taking place from 6-9 March 2022 in Riyadh, World Defense Show, the global stage for interoperability, will bring together the global industry for four action-packed days of exhibits, live demonstrations, conferences, and seminars.
23rd February 2022
A newly announced facility from MP Materials strengthens US rare earths processing for DoD programmes.
23rd February 2022
In its ‘State of Competition within the Defense Industrial Base’ report, the DoD warns that the trend of industry consolidation over the last three decades has created ‘a national security and economic risk to the nation’.
23rd February 2022
SEA has previously delivered its Torpedo Launch System for Philippine Navy frigates.
23rd February 2022
The Canadian Department of National Defence has confirmed the programme schedule for its optionally armed UAS procurement plan, while also identifying where the aircraft will be based.
23rd February 2022
Australia requests an FMS for LAIRCM replacement components to be installed on transport aircraft as part of an RAAF upgrade programme.
23rd February 2022
India's fleet of Ka-31 AEW helicopters is ageing, and new examples are needed to equip forthcoming warships.