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News - US Marine Corps

  • Digital Battlespace

    DoD orders more than 11,000 software-defined radios

    23rd September 2020

    Raytheon Technologies company Collins Aerospace is providing the US armed forces with 11,313 of its AN/ARC-210(V) software-defined radios (SDRs), under a $316.73 million contract modification from …

  • Defence Helicopter

    SB>1 Defiant hits new speed with acceleration left to spur

    15th October 2020

    The SB>1 co-axial helicopter has recorded a new flight test speed of 232kt.

  • Digital Battlespace

    Slovakia evaluates 3D radar bids

    6th October 2020

    The Slovak MoD and a team of technical experts began on 5 October to evaluate government-to-government offers for the supply of 3D air defence radars. …

  • Naval Warfare

    Royal Swedish Navy eyes unmanned to augment subsurface capability

    8th September 2020

    Unmanned systems could become a key force multiplier for the Royal Swedish Navy in a bid to shore up hull numbers and add new capabilities …

  • Land Warfare

    CSI to support Husky 2G users outside the US

    22nd September 2020

    Critical Solutions International (CSI) is to provide maintenance support for non-US operators of the Husky 2G vehicle-mounted mine detector, via a $35.69 million contract modification …

  • Land Warfare

    US Army orders more M249s over next five years

    23rd September 2020

    US Army Contracting Command has ordered an undisclosed quantity of M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) light machine guns from FN America, in a five-year contract …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    USCG to test and evaluate Sharktech

    30th September 2020

    Sea Machines Robotics is partnering shipbuilder Metal Shark Boats to supply the US Coast Guard (USCG) Research and Development Center (RDC) with a new Sharktech 29 …

  • Defence Notes

    Russia researches stealth satellites but US example indicates inherent difficulties

    23rd September 2020

    Russian researchers have investigated the application of radio-absorbent coating for spacecraft which should reduce the visibility of satellites for radar, according to a paper published …

  • Air Warfare

    Déjà vu reigns in Croatia

    21st September 2020

    The Croatian government is to choose between four offers in its latest attempt to run a government-to-government tender for 12 fighter aircraft. Offers came from …

  • Air Warfare

    Swiss Air2030 drama builds as US packages tip budget scales

    1st October 2020

    Two proposed US government packages exceed a CFH6 billion ($6.5 billion) budget limit for Switzerland’s Air2030 fighter acquisition. The US State Department has cleared the …

  • Land Warfare

    FFG unveils fully hybrid Genesis vehicle

    5th October 2020

    The Genesis full hybrid technology solution for 8x8 armoured vehicles was designed with a modular concept, providing a low thermal signature and silent movement.

  • Land Warfare

    US Army orders Carl-Gustaf ammunition and AT4 systems

    16th July 2020

    Saab has announced a $100 million order for Carl-Gustaf ammunition and AT4 disposable weapon systems from the US Army, with deliveries taking place in 2021.   …

  • Air Warfare

    South Korea set to receive more Sidewinders

    2nd October 2020

    The US State Department has approved the potential sale of AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder AAMs to South Korea in an FMS package worth an estimated …

  • Land Warfare

    PLA introduces several new combat vehicles

    14th August 2020

    The People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the world’s largest military, continues its inexorable rollout of combat vehicles, with several new types appearing in recent days. These …

  • Naval Warfare

    Keel laid for the future USS Beloit

    31st July 2020

    Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine marked the construction of Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 29, the future USS Beloit, with a keel laying ceremony at …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Laser pointers

    AN/PEQ-16 MIPIM

    The AN/PEQ-16 MIPIM (Mini Integrated Pointer Illuminator Module) is a multi-function laser pointer that incorporates an IR laser pointer, an IR illuminator, a visible red ...

  • Air: helicopter flight simulators

    MCAT

    The Marine Common Aircrew Trainer (MCAT) has been designed to train CH-53E Super Stallion, MV-22B Osprey and UH-1Y Venom enlisted aircrew. The single training device ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4

    RG33

    BAE Systems RG33 is a family of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles available in both 4x4 and 6x6. The medium-weight class of BAE Systems MRAP ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    R600

    The R600 8x8 armoured vehicle is an amphibious IFV designed by Panus for the Royal Thai Marine Corps. It completed testing by the marines in ...

  • Counter-UAS systems

    CLWS

    Developed by Boeing, Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS or CLaWS) is a medium-range, low-power laser C-UAS system. According to the reports, the CLWS prototype has ...

  • Land: Electronic Attack - Jamming

    AN/PLQ-9 Thor-III

    Sierra Nevada’s AN/PLQ-9 Thor-III is the standard Counter Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) manpack system in service with the US Army and US Marine Corps (USMC). ...

  • Land: Electronic Attack - Jamming

    AN/PLT-5 Thor-II

    Sierra Nevada Corporations’s (SNC's) AN/PLT-5 Thor-II Counter Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) system is designed to equip CIED teams and is used throughout the US armed ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    Shadow M2

    The Shadow M2 builds on the Shadow 200, but has greater endurance and payload capability, quieter and more reliable propulsion and an optional SATCOM capability ...

  • Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

    6.5mm CT Carbine

    The 6.5mm Cased Telescoped (CT) Carbine is a closed-bolt, forward-feed, gas piston-operated weapon being developed as part of the US Army's Lightweight Small Arms Technology ...

  • Air: mission management systems

    AFATDS

    Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) is a multi-service (US Army/USMC) joint and combined forces fire support battle command system. It provides automated support ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    AAV SU

    In May 2014, BAE Systems and SAIC received contracts from the USMC to develop survivability upgrade proposals for a portion of its 1,060-strong BAE Systems ...

  • Subsystems: software

    FLAMES

    Flexible Analysis Modelling and Exercise System (FLAMES) is a family of COTS software products that claims to address all aspects of constructive simulation development and ...

  • Self-propelled rocket launchers

    Fletcher

    Arnold Defense, which has produced more than 1.1 million 2.75in/70mm rocket launchers for airborne applications since 1961, unveiled the Fletcher 2.75in/70mm Weapon System at the September ...

  • Land: battle management systems

    Integrated Combat Solution

    Kongsberg's Integrated Combat Solution (ICS) is a platform-agnostic digitisation and integration system designed for integration into vehicles or other tactical platforms. Suitable for both new vehicles and ...

  • Air-to-surface missiles

    Viper-E

    In November 2011, MBDA bought the Viper-E (previously called Viper Strike) precision munition from Northrop Grumman. Viper-E allows aircraft, helicopters and UAVs to precisely engage ...