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News - US Marine Corps

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Japan likely first export customer for Fire Scout

    13th July 2018

    As Northrop Grumman showcases its MQ-8C Fire Scout at RAF Fairford during the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in the UK for the first time, …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Farnborough 2018: Acorn growth in the UK

    18th July 2018

    Farnborough has been dominated by the mantra of a global Britain as the indecisive political narrative tries to project open partnerships. Winners in this scenario …

  • Defence Notes

    UN set to impose arms embargo on South Sudan

    13th July 2018

    The UN Security Council will vote 13 July on imposing an arms embargo on South Sudan and sanctions on two military officials after the latest …

  • Special Operations

    USSOCOM identifies “capability needs”

    30th July 2018

    The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has disclosed a list of “capability needs” to be considered at the 2018 Special Operations Forces Warrior Industry Collaboration …

  • Training

    US puts the brakes on Nicaraguan military training

    12th July 2018

    With violence escalating between Nicaraguans and their government, the US has halted training the Central American nation's military and stopped delivering associated equipment. The decision …

  • Special Operations

    US provides body armour to Philippines

    11th June 2018

    The US military has provided new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Philippine Marine Special Operations Group and Inshore Boat Battalion at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig …

  • Defence Notes

    Slovakia to buy 14 US-made F-16 jet fighters

    11th July 2018

    The Slovak government announced on 11 July that it had approved the purchase of 14 US-made F-16 Block 70/72 jet fighters, amid US criticism that …

  • Land Warfare

    CAR rebels rearm after military gets Russia weapons

    1st August 2018

    Russia's supply of weapons to the Central African Republic's (CAR) military has sparked an arms race, with rebels turning to traffickers in Sudan for fresh …

  • Naval Warfare

    RIMPAC gets under way in southern California

    16th July 2018

    The southern California portion of the international Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise has got under way, led by the US Navy’s Naval Surface and …

  • Military Logistics

    Farnborough 2018: Zephyr production facility opens (video)

    17th July 2018

    Wtih the Zephyr S UAV undergoing flight tests in the US, Airbus formally opened its low-rate production facility in Farnborough where a number of systems …

  • Military Logistics

    Cobham receives pilot life support system contract

    23rd July 2018

    Cobham has received a contract from the US Navy's Office of the Secretary of Defense, Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) programme, to develop an autonomous pilot …

  • Land Warfare

    Qatar increases Russian cooperation with defence purchases

    26th July 2018

    Qatar has purchased Russian-made small arms and anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) and continues negotiations for the purchase of the Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumph long-range surface-to-air missile …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Farnborough 2018: Industry competitors united on accelerating FVL timelines

    16th July 2018

    The main industry figures involved in developing the US Army’s medium lift FVL aircraft, commonly referred to as capability set 3, are working together to …

  • Naval Warfare

    GE to support UK’s Type 45 PIP

    14th June 2018

    GE’s Marine Solutions has been selected by BAE Systems to provide a number of marine electrical solutions to support the upgrade of power generation systems …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Taiwan hacker conference proves unnerving

    31st July 2018

    The 2018 Hacks in Taiwan Conference (HITCON) was disturbing. After being founded in 2005, the 14th HITCON was held from 27-28 July at the Taipei …

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 ...