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News - US Marine Corps

  • Defence Notes

    Turkey urged to refocus its Syria fight against IS

    15th February 2018

    US Defence Secretary, Jim Mattis, has appealed to Turkey to concentrate its fight in Syria against the Islamic State (IS) group as tensions mount between …

  • Defence Notes

    US concerns over EU defence pact cloud NATO meet

    14th February 2018

    US concerns over the EU's landmark defence cooperation pact and increasingly strained relations between Washington and Turkey look set to loom large as NATO defence …

  • Land Warfare

    US Army orders 258 more JLTVs

    2nd January 2018

    Oshkosh Defense has received an order worth $100.1 million from the US Army to deliver 258 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs). This is the seventh …

  • Defence Notes

    German Army facing 'big gaps' as spending cuts bite

    20th February 2018

    Germany's armed forces are being pushed beyond their limits as Berlin makes greater international commitments while failing to invest in and reform the military, according …

  • Naval Warfare

    AAR awarded P-8A maintenance work

    15th February 2018

    AAR has received a contract from the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for depot airframe maintenance and depot field team support of the P-8A …

  • Special Operations

    To fend off the cold, NSW identifies survival gear needs

    1st March 2018

    The Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community is seeking cold weather survival gear to help troops stay warm in extreme environments. In a 23 February sources sought announcement, …

  • Digital Battlespace

    RAF launches advanced video imaging satellite

    1st March 2018

    The UK Air Force has significantly advanced its satellite intelligence capabilities with the successful launch of the Carbonite-2 satellite terminal.  Providing the service with detailed …

  • Naval Warfare

    ADECS 2018: Indonesian Coast Guard is in growth mode

    30th January 2018

    Founded in 2014, the Indonesian Coast Guard (BAKAMLA) is a relatively young institution. Despite its tender age, though, it has great ambitions for growth so …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    GA-ASI names industry partners for Stingray

    16th February 2018

    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will collaborate with a range of industry partners for its MQ-25 Stingray UAS offering to the US Navy. The UAS …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Viper deliveries continue in Hawaii

    3rd January 2018

    The Marine Corps Air Station at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, received three new upgraded AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters on 19 December.To be operated by the Marine …

  • Defence Notes

    Iran blames Yemen war on British

    26th February 2018

    Iran has rejected Western claims that it was arming Huthi rebels in Yemen, saying the conflict was instead the result of British and US arm …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Terma 3D-Audio system for ANG/AFRC F-16

    21st February 2018

    Terma North America has received a contract from the US Air National Guard/Air Force Reserve (ANG/AFRC) to provide a 3D-Audio System for their F-16 aircraft, …

  • Training

    USAF plans T-X base roll-out

    23rd February 2018

    The US Air Force (USAF) has detailed where it will begin the roll out of the Advanced Pilot Trainer (T-X) aircraft when it enters service …

  • Defence Notes

    US says NATO closing gaps in alliance unity

    15th February 2018

    NATO has reached an understanding on defence ties with the European Union (EU) while top allies Washington and Ankara are finding ‘common ground’ in a …

  • Military Logistics

    UK MoD signs agreement for C-17 support

    20th February 2018

    The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a £260 million agreement with the US government to support the Royal Air Force’s (RAF's) C-17 aircraft, …

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 ...