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News - US Marine Corps

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    UltiSat to support NASA Global Hawk comms

    20th October 2017

    UltiSat has received a contract from the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center to support Global Hawk communications for NASA’s Airborne Science programme, the company announced …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AUSA 2017: US Army eyes Nightwarden

    12th October 2017

    Alongside showcasing its Nightwarden UAS to the US Army for the first time at AUSA, Textron Systems has also made gains with its Shadow V2 …

  • Military Logistics

    Patria invests in life-cycle support services

    16th October 2017

    Patria has acquired a 60 percent share in Milrem, the largest defence maintenance contractor in Estonia, expanding it's life-cycle support services.    The acquisition, announced …

  • Land Warfare

    AUSA 2017: Skyhunter ready for US Army (video)

    10th October 2017

    Raytheon is showcasing its US variant of the Israeli Iron Dome missile defence solution, known as the Skyhunter, to the US Army at AUSA 2017.  …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Lockheed receives MMSF testbed contract

    19th October 2017

    Lockheed Martin will develop a Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion (MMSF) testbed for helicopters under a $12 million contract from the US Army, the company announced on …

  • Digital Battlespace

    AUSA 2017: US Army to field C-UAS radar

    10th October 2017

    The US Army’s AN/TPQ-53 radar used to detect and locate enemy in-direct fire is expected to be ready for fielding with an expanded counter-UAS capability …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Lockheed Martin to build two CH-53K

    5th September 2017

    Lockheed Martin has received a Low Rate Initial Production Lot 1 contract worth $304 million from the US Naval Air Systems Command to build two …

  • Digital Battlespace

    ADEX 2017: Rafael promotes Iron Dome for Korea

    17th October 2017

    Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defence Systems is offering Iron Dome, the only dual-mission counter-rocket, artillery and mortar (C-RAM) and very short-range air defence system at this …

  • Land Warfare

    AUSA 2017: Bassett talks army modernisation (video)

    13th October 2017

    Maj Gen David Bassett, Program Executive Officer of Ground Combat Systems, speaks with Shephard  about the US Army's modernisation, budgetary challenges and the next-generation of combat …

  • Defence Helicopter

    AUSA 2017: Unitech chases foreign helicopter sales

    11th October 2017

    Unitech Composites, manufacturers of the multi-station lightweight armament support structure (MLASS) wings as used by the US Army’s MH-60M, is seeing a range of global …

  • Defence Helicopter

    US Navy orders more APKWS guidance kits

    13th October 2017

    BAE Systems has received a $59.5m contract from the US Navy to deliver additional Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) guidance kits to transform unguided …

  • Military Logistics

    Kuwait requests continued C-17 logistics support

    17th October 2017

    The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of C-17 logistics support services and equipment to Kuwait, the Defense …

  • Naval Warfare

    Analysis: France dominates naval deliveries

    22nd September 2017

    Naval Group has delivered the first Gowind 2500 corvette to Egypt, representing the latest step in a long-term programme by the country in renewing its …

  • Defence Helicopter

    GD-OTS receives rocket contract modification

    1st September 2017

    General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) has received a $60 million contract modification from the US Army Contracting Command to produce the 2.75"/70mm Hydra …

  • Defence Helicopter

    AUSA 2017: Lakota readies for training takeover

    11th October 2017

    As another UH-72A Lakota is delivered to the US Army, the platform is now entering the final stages of fully replacing the TH-67 Creek as the service's principal …

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 ...