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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11th February 2022
Two more Belgian companies join the domestic industry support team for the MQ-9B SkyGuardian.
11th February 2022
Fincantieri Marinette Marine will provide bridge and central control station equipment training stations for future USN guided-missile frigates.
11th February 2022
The USN has ordered additional Mk 82 and Mk 200 systems for the Aegis Weapon System.
11th February 2022
The USAF has stepped up efforts to replace a fleet of Boeing E-3 Sentry Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft.
11th February 2022
Security threats and the need to refresh capabilities add weight to calls for Ireland to invest more in defence.
11th February 2022
A future conflict between Russia and Ukraine could see KUB used as a defensive loitering munition in a form of aerial minefield against the Bayraktar TB2.
11th February 2022
The USN has awarded another Mk 6 guidance system-related contract to the Charles Stark Draper Laboratory.
11th February 2022
In the first episode of series three of the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast, we look at how the partnership enhances military interoperability.
11th February 2022
The future Constellation-class frigate requires a variable-depth sonar to locate submarines, UUVs and other subsurface threats.
11th February 2022
Ricardo is providing up to six ‘low technological, high-mobility’ platforms for experiments with the British Army.
11th February 2022
Saab saw sales, order bookings and profits increase in 2021, and the company expects organic sales growth of 5% in 2022.
11th February 2022
Indonesia seems set to turn its affections for South Korean submarines to French ones.
11th February 2022
On the very same day that Indonesia's air force signed up for Rafale fighters, it received formal approval to buy F-15s from the US.
10th February 2022
Will the P-8A Poseidon share the same fate as the Super Hornet and Pegasus?
10th February 2022
Will the P-8A Poseidon share the same fate as the Super Hornet and Pegasus?
10th February 2022
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated new communications capabilities that will help the US DoD JADC2 goals.
10th February 2022
Released on 8 February, the service’s first Climate Strategy stated that fully electric light-duty non-tactical vehicles should be fielded by 2027 and all-electric non-tactical vehicles by 2035.
10th February 2022
Representatives from Babcock have met Greek defence officials, as several options remain on the table for the Hellenic Navy's corvette requirement.
10th February 2022
Brazil had almost halved its KC-390 order from 28 aircraft to 15, but now it requires 22 in line with new 'budget conditions' for the Brazilian Air Force.