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News - US Marine Corps

  • Military Logistics

    New C-130J Super Hercules for Little Rock AFB

    21st August 2013

    The US Air Force has received its newest C-130J Hercules, with the first of five aircraft designated for delivery to Little Rock Air Force Base …

  • Defence Helicopter

    US general defends Afghan Mi-17 capability

    21st August 2013

    The Pentagon’s ongoing investment in Russian-built Mi-17 transport helicopters for the Afghan Air Force (AAF) is beginning to pay off, according to one US general …

  • Land Warfare

    AI3 programme completes further flight testing

    21st August 2013

    The US Army’s Accelerated Improved Intercept Initiative (AI3) programme has reached a new milestone, with Raytheon successfully intercepting and destroying a low quadrant elevation (QE) …

  • Land Warfare

    UK’s protected mobility fleet conversion to be completed by mid-2016

    21st August 2013

    The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a competition for a £40-60 million contract to convert its protected mobility vehicles to fit into Force …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Northrop Grumman: Euro Hawk still alive

    20th August 2013

    Northrop Grumman's president for aerospace systems, Tom Vice, has reaffirmed his company’s hopes to revive Germany’s flailing Euro Hawk programme. Addressing a press conference in Washington …

  • Digital Battlespace

    US Navy orders Mercury Systems' DRFM jammers

    20th August 2013

    Mercury Defense Systems will supply advanced Digital RF Memory (DRFM) jammers to the US Navy under a $2.3 million contract announced on 19 August. The …

  • Digital Battlespace

    New upgraded version of SPEED software released

    19th August 2013

    A new version of the Systems Planning, Engineering and Evaluation Device (SPEED) software developed by Northrop Grumman for the US Marine Corps has been released …

  • Defence Helicopter

    General Dynamics receives Hydra 70 rocket order

    19th August 2013

    General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products will produce Hydra 70 air-to-ground rockets for the US Army under a $67.5 million contract announced on 16 August. …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AUVSI 2013: Puma AE completes maiden solar flight

    16th August 2013

    AeroVironment’s Puma AE has completed a nine hour flight using solar power, tripling the UAV’s existing endurance, company officials have stated. Solar panels, manufactured by …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AUVSI 2013: USN reveals UCLASS development path

    16th August 2013

    The programme manager for the US Navy’s Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) programme has announced that a draft RfP will be launched …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AUVSI 2013: SMSS pushing for PoR status

    16th August 2013

    Lockheed Martin is preparing to undergo a series of tests for the US Army using its Squad Mission Support System (SMSS) in an effort to …

  • Digital Battlespace

    First two EMD EMARSS aircraft arrive for testing

    16th August 2013

    The Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System (EMARSS) aircraft being built by Boeing under an Engineering, Manufacturing and Development contract with the US Army …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AUVSI 2013: US test sites to go operational this year

    16th August 2013

    The Deputy Secretary of the US Department of Transportation has confirmed that six UAV test sites for flight testing will be established by the end …

  • Land Warfare

    US Army orders Lightweight Advanced Combat Helmet

    16th August 2013

    ArmorSource will supply the Lightweight, Advanced Combat Helmet (LW ACH) to the US Army under a new two-year, $92,681,250 fixed price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This is …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AUVSI 2013: DHS prepares to adopt DFSS technology

    16th August 2013

    BAE Systems will test its Digital Fused Sensor System (DFSS) on-board an Air Robot quadrotor for the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in September, …

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.