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News - US NAvy

  • Defence Helicopter

    SOFEX 2018: Upgraded Cobra on the prowl

    8th May 2018

    An upgraded variant of the Royal Jordanian Air Force’s (RJAF) AH-1F Cobra attack helicopter is on display for the first time at SOFEX 2018. The …

  • Naval Warfare

    HMNZS Te Kaha transferred to Lockheed Martin Canada

    30th April 2018

    Royal New Zealand Navy Anzac class frigate, HMNZS Te Kaha, has been transferred to Lockheed Martin Canada for its refit under the Anzac Frigate Systems …

  • Special Operations

    SOFIC 2018: USSOCOM releases Advanced Sniper Rifle solicitation

    16th May 2018

    United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has released the official solicitation for the Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR) program. While the majority of ASR solicitation material …

  • Training

    ITEC 2018: Joined-up laser thinking

    17th May 2018

    Feedback for UCATT’s Laser Engagement Interface Standard (ULEIS), now approved by SISO and also recognised as NATO STANREC 4816, is currently in process from partners, …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    SOFEX 2018: Jordanian CH-4 makes public debut

    8th May 2018

    The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) CH-4 MALE UAV in service with the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has made its first public …

  • Special Operations

    SOF explores unmanned naval platform

    20th April 2018

    The US Navy has conducted its latest demonstration of Textron Systems’ Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) as it considers a variety of concepts of operation …

  • Special Operations

    SOFEX 2018: Oshkosh touts S-ATV to international market

    9th May 2018

    Having tested its Special Purpose All Terrain Vehicle (S-ATV) in an unnamed Middle Eastern country, Oshkosh is now showcasing the vehicle to the international market …

  • Defence Notes

    US-backed Kurdish fighters resume anti-IS ops

    8th May 2018

    A US-backed Kurdish-led alliance in the week started 7 May launched a new offensive against holdouts from the Islamic State group in eastern Syria, an …

  • Special Operations

    SOFIC 2018: Orbital ATK targets gunship precision

    17th May 2018

    Attempting to expand on its current position on selected US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) gunship platforms, Orbital ATK is conducting some internally funded …

  • Naval Warfare

    Opinion: The PLAN’s carrier conundrum

    25th April 2018

    Not long after the People’s Liberation Navy (PLAN) launched CV-16, the Liaoning aircraft carrier, The Geobukseon was sitting in a meeting with one of the …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    SOFEX 2018: Opportunities in the air for UAV exports to Middle East

    7th May 2018

    As the Trump administration looks to looks to open up the export restrictions concerning unmanned technologies, one company that could see gains, especially in the …

  • Special Operations

    SOFEX 2018: Light all-terrain vehicles take the stage

    10th May 2018

    While the Jordanian armed forces already operate a fleet of MRZR 4s (pictured) light all-terrain vehicles, Polaris is keen to push its portfolio of other …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Shots fired from ground robot in live testing

    11th May 2018

    Rheinmetall Canada has confirmed it has conducted successful live firings from its weaponised 8x8 UGV. Live firing tests were conducted in Canada in the fourth quarter …

  • Digital Battlespace

    GDIT receives USAF cloud services contract

    11th May 2018

    General Dynamics Information Technology has received a $9 million sole-source contract from the US Air Force (USAF) for Cloud Hosted Enterprise Services (CHES), the company …

  • Defence Notes

    China rejects US military claims of laser attacks on pilots

    4th May 2018

    China on 4 May rejected US allegations that Chinese nationals shone military-grade lasers at American pilots in Djibouti, dismissing the claims as ‘inconsistent with facts’. …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Maritime patrol

    US-2

    The ShinMaywa US-2 is an amphibious short take-off and landing aircraft used primarily by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for SAR. 

  • Military - USVs

    Voyager

    Voyager is an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) built by US-based Saildrone. Voyager has been used by the US Navy (USN) and is one of three ...

  • Military - UUVs

    Orca

    Orca is an extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle (XLUUV) developed by Boeing for the US Navy (USN).

  • Destroyers

    Kee Lung (Kidd) Class

    The Kee Lung-class consists of four ex-US Kidd-class guided missile destroyers in service with the Republic of China Navy (ROCN). The ships were originally built for ...

  • Military - UUVs

    Mission Specialist Defender

    The Mission Specialist Defender is a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) developed by VideoRay, now part of BlueHalo's unmanned maritime systems. The ROV is known ...

  • Data links

    GNOMAD US Domestic

    The US domestic version of GNOMAD (see separate entry) is a ruggedised system comprising a satellite antenna and baseband modular chassis that can be installed ...

  • Military - USVs

    Explorer

    Saildrone's Explorer is the smallest of three USVs designed and built by the US-based USV manufacturer Saildrone. The system is used by the US Navy (USN) ...

  • EO/IR systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems

    SeaFLIR 380-HD

    The SeaFLIR 380-HD is a long-range, multispectral surveillance system for surface vessels. Manufactured by Teledyne FLIR, the system combines HD IR, colour or SWIR spectral information. According to ...

  • Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition

    MK266 High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer

    The MK266 High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer is a 30mm medium calibre round manufactured by Northrop Grumman. It is currently in use with the US Navy.

  • Military - UUVs

    Snakehead LDUUV

    The Snakehead Large Displacement Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (LDUUV) is a US Navy (USN) Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) designed to be launched from submarine Dry Dock Shelters ...

  • Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition

    XM1198 High Explosive Dual Purpose with Self Destruct (HEDP-SD)

    The XM1198 High Explosive Dual Purpose with Self Destruct (HEDP-SD) is a 30mm medium calibre round manufactured by Northrop Grumman. The US Navy uses the XM1198.

  • Naval: Combat Management Systems

    Integrated Combat System

    The Integrated Combat System (ICS) is a combat management system being developed for the US Navy. The project, currently led by Lockheed Martin, aims to ...

  • Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition

    XM950 Target Practice Round

    The XM950 Target Practice Round is a 30mm medium calibre training round manufactured by Northrop Grumman. The US Navy uses the XM950 for training with its ...

  • Naval: shipboard communication systems

    Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT)

    The Navy Multiband Terminal is the next-generation maritime military SATCOM for the US Navy and allied nations. The terminal integrates EHF and AEHF systems with ...

  • Air: EO/IR – Jamming Systems

    AN/AAQ-45

    Leonardo’s AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasures is designed to equip rotorcraft. The system is being installed on Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk medium-lift utility helicopters used ...