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News - US Marine Corps

  • Defence Helicopter

    Industry in chase for UH-1N replacement

    19th August 2015

    Industry is gearing up to convince the US Air Force (USAF) that a new aircraft is the best replacement for its UH-1N Iroquois, with both …

  • Military Logistics

    DynCorp supports Iraqi vehicles

    19th August 2015

    The US Army Contracting Command has awarded DynCorp International a contract to provide vehicle maintenance training to the Iraqi Army in Taji, the company announced …

  • Digital Battlespace

    TEK receives order for QuiXilica-Ultra

    19th August 2015

    TEK Microsystems has been awarded an initial order for QuiXilica-Ultra high-density digitiser modules for a next-generation geolocation platform to address an urgent requirement, the company …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Harris books Middle East radio order

    19th August 2015

    An undisclosed Middle East nation has signed an $11 million contract with Harris to supply Falcon III RF-7800 series multiband, multi-mission radios, the company announced …

  • Naval Warfare

    Pacific Patrol Boat bids received

    19th August 2015

    Australia has received bids from five contenders for its programme to build and donate patrol boats to 13 neighbouring South Pacific countries.   Under the …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Taiwan UAV scene getting crowded

    18th August 2015

    Taiwan’s domestic UAV industry showed strong signs of growth at this year’s Taipei Aerospace & Defence Technology Exhibition (TADTE), which took place from 13-16 August. …

  • Land Warfare

    USMC tests amphib contenders

    18th August 2015

    The USMC is assessing industry bids for its Amphibious Combat Vehicle 1.1 (ACV1.1) programme. Contrary to recent press reports there are five industry bidders not …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Lockheed, Weibel to develop GFTR

    18th August 2015

    Lockheed Martin and Weibel Scientific have entered a partnership to design, develop, test and verify a Gap-Filling Tracking Radar (GFTR) for ballistic missile defence (BMD), …

  • Digital Battlespace

    BAE receives UK Falcon training contract

    18th August 2015

    The UK MoD has awarded BAE Systems a £6.4 million contract to train and support personnel using the Falcon secure communications system, the company announced …

  • Digital Battlespace

    USAF extends Cubic's AFRL contract

    18th August 2015

    The US Air Force (USAF) has extended Cubic Global Defense's (CGD) contract to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) human-centred intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Close calls with UAVs rise in 2015

    17th August 2015

    The number of airplane and helicopter pilots reporting close calls with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the US is rising sharply as the unauthorised use …

  • Land Warfare

    Lockheed Martin works on missile defence

    17th August 2015

    Lockheed Martin has started working on defining the concept of a Multi-Object Kill Vehicle missile defence system for the US Missile Defense Agency, the company …

  • Land Warfare

    Taiwanese rockets to defend coast

    14th August 2015

    An innovative weapon named the Coastal Defence Rocket System was one developmental product unveiled at the Taipei Aerospace & Defence Technology Exhibition (TADTE) held from …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Further 3D printed UAV trials possible

    14th August 2015

    The recent trials of 3D printed UAVs being launched off a UK Royal Navy warship could be extended to include recovery at sea operations. Last …

  • Training

    Camber for USAF simulation

    14th August 2015

    Camber has been awarded a five-year contract worth $135 million by the US government to provide modelling and simulation and Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) …

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.