Defence Notes
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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.
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18th February 2022
IAI expands on multi-layered approach to integrated air defence using Barak MX missile family, hinting at smart launcher function for better target acquisition; downplays reports of Moroccan acquisition.
17th February 2022
Team Leidos is to produce £272 million in efficiencies under the Logistics Commodities and Services Transformation programme.
17th February 2022
Broadsim Wavefront will be integrated into a test environment for networked, collaborative and autonomous USAF weapon systems.
17th February 2022
QinetiQ is supporting RN efforts to enhance the EW capabilities of its ships.
17th February 2022
Dynetics has been selected for the ACE programme, which aims to better inform pilots with group-level situational awareness and coordinated targeting responsibility.
17th February 2022
Lockheed Martin is providing flight test support for the PAC-3 interceptor in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
17th February 2022
European air forces are showing an increased interest in Embraer’s A-29 Super Tucano for long-endurance, low-intensity conflicts and training.
17th February 2022
As European militaries look to the future of close air support (CAS) for ground forces, light attack aircraft could prove a low-cost, versatile option, according to industry experts.
17th February 2022
A new working group of European engine manufacturers is assessing which technologies could help NATO to develop a new medium-lift helicopter.
17th February 2022
The rise in popularity of the TB2 UAV among Russia’s neighbours may be leading the Kremlin to believe a ‘drone circle’ is being drawn around the country.
17th February 2022
Airbus has high hopes of landing a new tanker contract with the USAF, as it and prime Lockheed Martin bet on their joint LMXT concept to deliver an extended-range capability for the KC-Y programme.
17th February 2022
The SPYDER-AIO integrates all the functions of a SPYDER GBAD system onto one platform.
16th February 2022
BAE Systems announces the Anson Astute-class submarine has successfully completed a trim dive.
16th February 2022
Some unfamiliar names were included in a list of countries Brazil will target for defence equipment exports.
16th February 2022
The continuity provided by an Aegis common source library could yield dividends for various platforms and systems.
16th February 2022
Boeing says a data exchange pipeline will store and facilitate the analysis of supply chain data for the F-15SG aircraft fleet.
16th February 2022
Lockheed Martin has revealed its F-35 production target for 2022, aiming for a marginal increase over 2021 output.
16th February 2022
The US DoD has commenced the search for partners for the next stage of the ACE programme.
16th February 2022
Poland is looking to acquire three multi-purpose frigates under its Miecznik project.