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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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10th February 2022
US-based SME Advanced Aircraft Company will develop the portable HMAR hybrid fuel-electric sUAS for tactical ISR missions.
10th February 2022
Little is known about a new type of submarine spotted in China, but it is likely destined for the PLA Navy.
9th February 2022
Chinese continues its strong presence on the international UCAV market, with new models coming on stream. However, not all its customers remain enamoured with their Chinese-bought UCAVs.
9th February 2022
A wide-ranging report on the state of Irish defence capabilities has proposed that Dublin invests in more modern equipment, especially across the air and sea domains.
9th February 2022
Finland is looking for new vessels to replace its in-service Kiiski and Kuha-class vessels.
9th February 2022
The 2014 annexation of Crimea shocked the international community and now, less than a decade later, all eyes are back on Ukraine as Russian forces surround the nation.
9th February 2022
Under its Force Design 2030, the USN and USMC envisage a fleet of 24-35 Light Amphibious Warships that can operate in regions such as the Indo-Pacific for up 30 days at a time.
9th February 2022
Development of the AARGM-ER continues with its second successful test flight.
9th February 2022
All three main branches of the Argentine armed forces will be equipped with the RBS 70 NG short-range MANPADS.
8th February 2022
Patria and Pratt & Whitney announce further collaboration on engines for F-16 and F-15 combat aircraft.
8th February 2022
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8th February 2022
New contract will see Thales install secure SATCOM aboard aircraft such as the A330 MRTT and A400M.
8th February 2022
Patria and Pratt & Whitney are working towards a formal long-term agreement for F100 engine MRO and engineering support.
8th February 2022
The UK has decided to buy two new Dassault 900LX trijets.
8th February 2022
A $100 million FMS deal would see Raytheon and Lockheed Martin sustain, maintain, and improve the Patriot air defence system in Taiwan.
8th February 2022
At the current pace, the US may not field a glide-phase interceptor until the 2030s, but a new report from the CSIS indicates that this could be accelerated.
8th February 2022
A development and manufacturing deal is imminent between OCCAR and Airbus for Eurodrone ISTAR UASs.
7th February 2022
Textron Systems believes surface effect ship technology could be used to provide specialised performance capabilities that traditional monohull vessels cannot.
7th February 2022
General Dynamics subsidiary Applied Physical Sciences continues its work on environmental and ship motion forecasting for the USN.