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News - US Marine Corps

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AUVSI 2019: Flying Sea Glider programme nears the end

    2nd May 2019

    A US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) programme to explore the technological feasibility of a swing-role UAV/UUV platform will enter flight and underwater tests in the …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Unmanned Systems Asia 2019: Gladius takes a stab at underwater work

    13th April 2019

    Singapore’s Public Utilities Board has been using unmanned systems to conduct subsurface inspections of its network of reservoirs, demonstrating a growing acceptance of such technology …

  • Naval Warfare

    Mordaunt outlines vision for the Royal Navy

    15th May 2019

    On her two-week anniversary as UK Secretary of State for Defence, Penny Mordaunt, made her first speech during the First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference …

  • Military Logistics

    US Navy christens USNS Guam

    29th April 2019

    The US Navy christened its newest Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel, USNS Guam (T-HST 1), in Okinawa, Japan, on 27 April. USNS Guam is an aluminium …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    UK to underwrite unmanned marine science programmes post-Brexit

    29th March 2019

    The UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has said that any ongoing robotics projects it has with European partners will be underwritten by the UK government …

  • Naval Warfare

    US nixes plan to retire aircraft carrier early

    2nd May 2019

    Facing heavy congressional resistance, the Trump administration has cancelled its proposal to send the US Navy’s USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75) aircraft carrier into early …

  • Military Logistics

    Army Sustainment Command shifts support emphasis

    1st April 2019

    Senior US Army logisticians used the recent Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Global Force Symposium and Exposition, held in Huntsville, Alabama, to outline …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Altavian to develop new UAS prototype

    30th April 2019

    Altavian has received a contract from the US Army to develop a new military UAS prototype, the company announced on 25 April. The Short Range …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Altavian to develop new UAS prototype

    30th April 2019

    Altavian has received a contract from the US Army to develop a new military UAS prototype, the company announced on 25 April. The Short Range …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AUVSI 2019: GM fuelling army vehicles

    1st May 2019

    General Motors (GM) is pushing hard on electrification for autonomous vehicles and the company’s defence division is continuing its research into alternative fuel cell technology …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AUVSI 2019: Defence allies seek commercial collaborations

    1st May 2019

    The US Army, USSOCOM and New Zealand Defence Force are looking to the commercial unmanned industry to provide them with new technologies to support their …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Raytheon receives troposcatter comms contract

    3rd May 2019

    Raytheon has been selected to deliver new troposcatter communication systems to the US Army as part of a ten-year, IDIQ contract worth up to $663 …

  • Training

    USMC conducts training at Northrop Grumman’s DTC

    18th March 2019

    Northrop Grumman’s Distributed Training Center (DTC) at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia has been used by the US Marine Corps (USMC) for the first time …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Curtiss-Wright data systems for MQ-25

    26th April 2019

    Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions has been selected by Boeing to supply data technology systems for the US Navy’s MQ-25 unmanned aerial refuelling programme, the company announced …

  • Naval Warfare

    AUVSI 2019: Unmanned technology driving naval change

    30th April 2019

    With the US Navy (USN) looking to spend up to $1 billion in the procurement and utilisation of unmanned maritime systems in the coming years, …

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.