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News - US Marine Corps

  • Military Logistics

    Stellex acquires MHI ship repair

    3rd November 2015

    Stellex Capital Management (Stellex) has completed the acquisition of Marine Hydraulics International (MHI), Stellex announced on 2 November.  MHI provides marine repair and conversion services …

  • Digital Battlespace

    US Army orders counterfire radars

    3rd November 2015

    The US Army has ordered seven additional AN/TPQ-53 (Q-53) counterfire target acquisition radars from Lockheed Martin, the company announced on 2 November. The order is valued …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Global Hawk in Ex Southern Katipo

    2nd November 2015

    An RQ-4 Global Hawk from the US Air Force (USAF) will take part in the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF’s) largest military exercise, Exercise Southern …

  • Land Warfare

    BAE Systems to complete M109A7 LRIP

    2nd November 2015

    BAE Systems has been awarded a low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract option worth $245.3 million by the US Army to complete low rate initial production …

  • Military Logistics

    US looks to increase MRTT usage

    2nd November 2015

    With many its allies now deploying A330 aerial refuelling aircraft to the Middle East and its own next-generation KC-46A tanker still two years away, the …

  • Military Logistics

    Airbus to overcome A400M capability issues

    2nd November 2015

    Continuing trials to expand the capabilities of the A400M transport aircraft have identified several issues with the aircraft, including its inability to refuel helicopters or simultaneously …

  • Military Logistics

    USMC advances hybrid power

    30th October 2015

    Demands for electrical power by military forces in the field have increased with greater reliance on electronics in a range of C2, life support, and …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Northrop announces JCREW contract

    30th October 2015

    Northrop Grumman is to undertake low-rate initial production of the Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare (JCREW) Increment 1 Block 1 (I1B1) …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Insitu UAS conducts railway monitoring

    30th October 2015

    Insitu conducted a commercial beyond visual line of sight operation with its ScanEagle unmanned aerial system (UAS) on 25 October for railway safety and infrastructure …

  • Military Logistics

    KC-46 test programme continues

    29th October 2015

    The KC-46 Pegasus programme's first test aircraft has arrived at Edwards Air Force Base where it will undergo Ground Effects and Fuel Onload Fatigue testing, …

  • Military Logistics

    UK renews SeaWeigh commitment

    29th October 2015

    QinetiQ has been awarded a five-year maintenance contract for its SeaWeigh on-board Loading Computer Software (LCS) used by the UK Royal Navy, the company announced …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Aerosonde sees fee-for-service growth

    29th October 2015

    Textron Systems Unmanned Systems is performing 4,000 hours of fee-for-service operations with the Aerosonde UAS each month, it has been revealed. The OEM is currently …

  • Digital Battlespace

    ADEX 2015: South Korea’s tactical network takes shape

    29th October 2015

    South Korea’s digital Tactical Information Communication Network (TICN) for the brigade-and-below level is beginning to come together. Commencing in 2010 under the auspices of the …

  • Military Logistics

    KC-46A gains first export customer

    29th October 2015

    Japan’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 23 October it had adopted a US government proposal for the Japan Air Self-Defence Force’s (JASDF) next aerial …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Raytheon to continue DCGS support

    29th October 2015

    Raytheon has been awarded a new contract worth $393 million by the US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center to continue its mission support for …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Unguided Mortar Ammunition

    81mm Flash Bang Munition

    The 81mm Flash Bang Munition is a special-purpose mortar round designed by the Marine Corps Combat Development Command for use by the US Marine Corps. The USMC ...

  • Unguided Artillery Ammunition

    M795 High Explosive Round

    The M795 High Explosive Round is a 155mm artillery shell manufactured by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.

  • Military - USVs

    AIRCAT Bobcat USV

    The AIRCAT Bobcat is an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) developed by Eureka Naval Craft. It is designed as an optionally crewed light supply vessel, specifically ...

  • 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 ...

  • MPVs - 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 ...

  • 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 - 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 ...

  • 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). ...

  • 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/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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition

    M433 HEDP LV

    The M433 high-explosive dual-purpose low-velocity 40mm round is a medium-calibre ammunition manufactured by AMTEC. The round is designed for use with M203 or M320 Grenade Launchers.