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News - US Marine Corps

  • Digital Battlespace

    Harris to supply HH-VDL radios to USAF

    5th June 2018

    Harris Corporation has received a five-year, $130 million IDIQ contract from the US Air Force to develop and deliver a Handheld Video Data Link (HH-VDL) …

  • Naval Warfare

    US Navy commissions USS Manchester

    28th May 2018

    The US Navy commissioned the Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) USS Manchester, at the State Pier in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on 26 May. The USS Manchester …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Is PLAAF harassment of Taiwan a dress rehearsal for Guam?

    28th May 2018

    The 11 May flight by the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), yet another in a series of harassment exercises against Taiwan, may well have …

  • Defence Notes

    China and India calm border dispute

    2nd June 2018

    This week’s 17th Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) began with a panel session on the border dispute between China and India, ahead of a keynote address by Indian …

  • Military Logistics

    ManTech to support USMC vehicles

    16th April 2018

    ManTech has received a contract to provide vehicle maintenance and support services for engineering, acquisition and life-cycle sustainment of US Marine Corps (USMC) tactical vehicles, …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Chemring receives flares contract

    28th May 2018

    Chemring Countermeasures USA (CCM USA) has received contracts totalling $27.5 million for the production of M211 and MJU-64/B flares for the US Army, US Navy …

  • Defence Notes

    Taiwan faces defence export challenges

    25th May 2018

    Taiwan’s defence industry is struggling to enter the US defence global supply chain, despite its procurement of billions of dollars of US equipment over the …

  • Training

    ADF Taji 6 completes training rotation

    5th June 2018

    The joint Australian and New Zealand task group, Taji 6, has completed a six-month deployment in Iraq, training more than 5,675 members of the Iraqi …

  • Defence Helicopter

    CH-53K flies in Germany

    13th April 2018

    Sikorsky’s CH-53K heavy lift helicopter has flown outside of the US for the first time at Holzdorf Air Base in Germany, the company announced on …

  • Defence Notes

    Opinion: Kim-Trump meeting expected to go forward…maybe

    30th May 2018

    US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appear perfect for each other. Either man could have written the book The Art of …

  • Defence Notes

    NATO rejects Qatar membership ambition

    6th June 2018

    NATO on 6 June declined an overture by Qatar to join the Western military defence alliance, saying membership was reserved to the US and Europe. …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Use of armed UAVs increasing under Trump: study

    7th June 2018

    The use of armed UAVs by the United States is increasing under President Donald Trump just as oversight of the lethal technology appears to be …

  • Naval Warfare

    Canadian naval shipbuilding in the spotlight

    4th June 2018

    A multitude of naval announcements at this year’s CANSEC event indicate that 2018 could herald a positive era for Canada’s maritime industry. However, this prosperity …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Endeavor claim 'sweet spot' for trio of UGV programmes

    28th May 2018

    Pursuing a series of UGV programmes with the US Army, Endeavor Robotics says it is in a ‘sweet spot’ in terms of meeting expected requirements …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Kratos receives ATS-2 support contract

    28th May 2018

    Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services Division (DRSS) has received the Aerial Target Systems 2 (ATS-2), multiple-award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, the company …

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 ...