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News - US Marine Corps

  • Defence Helicopter

    Sea-Air-Space 2019: New US presidential helicopter nears production

    7th May 2019

    The USMC’s VH-92A presidential helicopter replacement could soon receive the go-ahead to enter production, according to a key official. USMC Brig Gen Greg Masiello, the navy’s …

  • Naval Warfare

    USCG commissions Benjamin Bottoms FRC

    7th May 2019

    The US Coast Guard (USCG) commissioned its 32nd Sentinel-class fast response cutter (FRC), Benjamin Bottoms, in San Pedro, California, on 1 May. Benjamin Bottoms is …

  • Defence Notes

    US military spending up for first time in 7 years

    29th April 2019

    US military spending has risen for the first time in seven years, reflecting Trump administration policy, according to a new report released 29 April by …

  • Training

    Raytheon to support training at US Army JMRC

    2nd May 2019

    Raytheon will support training at the US Army's Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) located in Hohenfels, Germany, under a contract announced on 30 April.The contract, …

  • Naval Warfare

    Sea-Air-Space 2019: US Navy official ‘optimistic’ about unmanned funding

    8th May 2019

    A US Navy official who oversees the development of various unmanned maritime systems expects his initiatives to proceed despite fresh uncertainty about future defence funding.  …

  • Naval Warfare

    US Navy tweaks destroyer-based laser effort

    8th May 2019

    Lockheed Martin is moving ahead with developing a laser weapon system for the US Navy but in a different sequence than originally planned, according to …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Lithuania to buy counter-UAS equipment

    30th April 2019

    The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has announced the purchase of counter-UAS solutions for the Lithuanian armed forces. The acqusition is being made under a …

  • Naval Warfare

    USCG receives 13th C-130J aircraft

    1st May 2019

    The US Coast Guard (USCG) received its 13th C-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft in baseline configuration from Lockheed Martin on 10 April, 2019. …

  • Naval Warfare

    Keel laid for future USS Marinette

    28th March 2019

    Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine have laid the keel for the US Navy’s 13th Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 25), the future USS Marinette, …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    L3, Sonardyne introduce 6G-enabled AUVs

    1st April 2019

    L3 Technologies, together with Sonardyne, will offer 6G-enabled capability across its commercial autonomous vessel product range, the company announced on 26 March. L3’s C-Stat 2 …

  • Naval Warfare

    First Philippine frigate launched

    28th May 2019

    The Philippine Navy’s (PN) most modern warship, the future BRP Jose Rizal, was launched in Ulsan by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) before a high-ranking PN …

  • Naval Warfare

    HII to build US Navy’s LPD 30

    29th March 2019

    Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division has received a $1.47 billion contract from the US Navy for the detail design and construction of amphibious transport …

  • Defence Notes

    AFRL tests SHiELD demonstrator

    8th May 2019

    The US Air Force Research Laboratory’s Self-Protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD) Advanced Technology Demonstration programme successfully completed the surrogate laser weapon system shoot down …

  • Digital Battlespace

    UK MoD to fast-track agile software development

    14th March 2019

    The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) will invest £30 million in the development of application software for the armed forces, the MoD announced on 11 …

  • Naval Warfare

    Sea-Air-Space 2019: US Navy defends USS Harry S Truman refuelling flip flop

    6th May 2019

    The US Navy (USN) has backed its decision to approve a mid-life refuelling of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75), having previously proposed sending the …

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 ...