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News - US Marine Corps

  • Digital Battlespace

    More ALR-69A radar receivers for KC-46A

    25th September 2019

    Raytheon will supply 111 ALR-69A systems, including spares, for installation on the US Air Force's KC-46 Pegasus tanker, the company announced on 24 September. Under …

  • Land Warfare

    BAE Systems to upgrade Hercules vehicles for US Army

    19th September 2019

    BAE Systems has been awarded a $318 million contract to upgrade M88 recovery vehicles for the US Army. The vehicles will be upgraded to the …

  • Land Warfare

    Raytheon high-power microwave system for USAF

    25th September 2019

    Raytheon is to deliver a prototype high-power microwave (HPM) system to the US Air Force under a contract announced on 24 September.The system will be …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    USAF orders Kratos aerial targets

    19th September 2019

    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ Unmanned Systems Division has received a $35 million contract from the US Air Force for Air Force Subscale Aerial Target …

  • Land Warfare

    First Strykers handed over to Thailand

    17th September 2019

    The first batch of Stryker vehicles have been presented to the Royal Thai Army (RTA) by the US Army Pacific (USARPAC) at a handover ceremony …

  • Land Warfare

    Timeline clarity on future of Challenger 2

    4th October 2019

    While the presence of Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land's (RBSL) proposal for the Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme (LEP) has captured the attention of tank watchers …

  • Land Warfare

    US Army orders Javelin weapon systems

    17th September 2019

    The Raytheon-Lockheed Martin joint venture, Javelin JV, has been awarded a $185.6 million contract for Javelin weapon systems by the US Army. The order includes …

  • Military Logistics

    French Air Force receives KC-130J tanker

    23rd September 2019

    The French Ministry of Defence has taken delivery of its third C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, delivered in the KC-130J tanker configuration.The aircraft will give the …

  • Military Logistics

    Shifting military operations set to impact base camp requirements

    1st October 2019

    A transition from counter-insurgency to peer-on-peer military operations could necessitate smaller, more autonomous base camps with less dependence on lengthy logistics supply chains; smaller, easily …

  • Naval Warfare

    Leidos awarded TRAPS contract

    19th September 2019

    Leidos has received a follow-on contract from the US Navy to provide submarine detection sonar services. The three-year award has a total value of approximately …

  • Training

    Mirage F1 takes to the skies in Texas

    19th September 2019

    Textron subsidiary, Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), has undertaken the first flight of its Mirage F1 aircraft from the company’s Alliance Airport Adversary Center of …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Philippines awaits S-70i deliveries

    19th September 2019

    Despite the Philippines turning efforts to introduce 16 new combat utility helicopters for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) into a drawn-out saga, Shephard has confirmation that …

  • Digital Battlespace

    BAE Systems announces SMC support team

    23rd September 2019

    BAE Systems has announced its team for its US Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center’s Launch Enterprise – Systems and Engineering and Integration programme …

  • Military Logistics

    Efforts to save potential Type 31e build site continue

    23rd August 2019

    The ongoing saga surrounding the future of British marine engineering company Harland and Wolff looks set to run a little while longer after administrators extended …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Leidos to provide US Army ISR aircraft support

    18th September 2019

    Leidos will provide aircraft ISR support services to the US Army under a new task order announced on 16 September. The single award task order, …

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.