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News - US Marine Corps

  • Naval Warfare

    Erapsco awarded USN sonobuoy contract

    19th August 2019

    An Ultra Electronics and Sparton DeLeon Springs joint venture (JV) has been awarded a contract worth up to $1.04 billion for the manufacture of sonobuoys …

  • Defence Helicopter

    MSPO 2019: Rafael confirms first Spike ER2 sale

    26th August 2019

    An undisclosed helicopter operator has been confirmed as the launch customer of Rafael's fifth generation multipurpose munition Spike ER2, Shephard can reveal. 'I hope in …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Mercury Systems wins US defence work

    27th August 2019

    Mercury Systems has received $9.2 million in orders from a defence prime contractor for rugged rackmount servers to be used in an airborne surveillance application.  …

  • Digital Battlespace

    DSEI 2019: Durabook reveals new rugged laptop

    3rd September 2019

    Twinhead International Corporation will display its new Durabook Z14I rugged laptop for the first time at the DSEI exhibition in London.  The laptop is designed …

  • Digital Battlespace

    DSIT to provide bow-mounted ASW sonar for undisclosed navy

    29th August 2019

    DSIT Solutions has signed a contract with an undisclosed navy for the supply of its bow-mounted sonar (BMS) anti-submarine warfare (ASW) system.  DSIT's ASW systems …

  • Land Warfare

    Raytheon and Rheinmetall expand US Army OMFV team

    14th August 2019

    Raytheon and Rheinmetall have introduced new partner Pratt & Miller Defense into their teaming to offer the Lynx IFV for the US Army's Optionally Manned …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Space Vehicles XVI programme a ‘small part to a larger solution’

    5th September 2019

    The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is investigating the use of low Earth orbit satellites to extend the range of the Link 16 tactical datalink, …

  • Digital Battlespace

    BAE receives F-35 EW upgrade contract

    22nd August 2019

    BAE Systems has received a Block 4 modernisation contract award from Lockheed Martin to enhance the offensive and defensive electronic warfare (EW) capabilities of the …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AFRL and Dzyne demonstrate OPV concept

    21st August 2019

    The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Dzyne Technologies have completed a two-hour maiden flight of an optionally-piloted concept for manned aircraft dubbed ROBOpilot, …

  • Digital Battlespace

    USAF launched second GPS III satellite

    27th August 2019

    The US Air Force has launched its second GPS III satellite, part of a constellation of up to 32 satellites that will bolster the US’ …

  • Naval Warfare

    GNYK submits final MKS 180 bid

    23rd July 2019

    The Schleswig-Holstein shipyard of German Naval Yards Kiel (GNYK) announced on 18 July that it had submitted its final offer for the construction of the German …

  • Naval Warfare

    Austal wins support work for USS Tulsa LCS

    16th August 2019

    Austal has received a $23 million award from the US Department of Defense for support activities including dry docking for the USS Tulsa Littoral Combat …

  • Land Warfare

    Bahrain commits to Patriot buy

    14th August 2019

    Bahrain has signed a contract for the purchase of the Patriot air and missile defence system from the US Army. A letter of offer and …

  • Naval Warfare

    Opinion: Will diplomatic gulf threaten Iran stance?

    15th July 2019

    Following the recent rise in tensions between the UK and Iran over the detention of the tanker MV Grace 1 by Royal Marine Commandos, the …

  • Land Warfare

    Australia begins distributing new 81mm mortars

    20th August 2019

    In August, new US-manufactured 81mm mortars began rolling out to the Australian Army, replacing F2 81mm mortars that have been in service since the 1960s …

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 ...