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Raytheon, Japan Achieve Full-Rate Production of SM-3 Block IIA Missile

October 16, 2024 @ 11:21 AM

Raytheon has entered full-rate production for the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA. This marks the first cooperative development program between the U
Lockheed Martin to Develop Gen 3 Radar System for Apache Helicopter Fleet

October 16, 2024 @ 07:30 AM

Lockheed Martin has received a contract from the U.S
U.S. Army Awards $267M Contracts to Javelin Joint Venture for Lightweight Command...

October 15, 2024 @ 12:58 PM

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BAE Systems Unveils New Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Prototype with 30mm Turret

October 15, 2024 @ 10:58 AM

BAE Systems has unveiled a new prototype of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), equipped with a 30mm turret. This model, alongside the AMPV Modular Turreted Mortar System (MTMS), recently completed evaluations at the Yuma Test Center
Leonardo's Directed Energy Weapon Shoots Down Drones in Live Fire Test

October 15, 2024 @ 08:18 AM

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and BlueHalo announced a live-fire demonstration of a new Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Directed Energy Stryker, designed to neutralize Group 1-3 UAS using a blend of kinetic and non-kinetic methods
First Sea Trials Begin for France’s FDI Frigate

October 11, 2024 @ 07:21 AM

The first sea trials for the Amiral Ronarc'h, the lead vessel of France's FDI (Frégates de Défense et d'Intervention) program, commenced in Lorient, France. Commissioned by the Armament General Directorate (DGA), this frigate is designed for the French Navy, following the launches of two FDI frigates for the Hellenic Navy—HS Kimon in October 2023 and HS Nearchos on 19 September 2024
Anduril Unveils Bolt Family VTOL UAVs Combining Reconnaissance, Surveillance & Attack Functions

October 10, 2024 @ 08:04 AM

Anduril has announced the launch of the Bolt family of man-packable, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Autonomous Air Vehicles (AAVs), aimed at enhancing tactical capabilities for combat missions. The base model, Bolt, is designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) as well as search and rescue operations
Pilots Shortage Forces China to Lower Selection Criteria for Carrier Aircraft Crew

October 10, 2024 @ 07:49 AM

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has revised its recruitment criteria for pilots of carrier-based aircraft due to a shortage of qualified candidates. The changes allow younger applicants, including high school graduates and recent bachelor's or master's degree holders, to participate in the pilot selection program for 2025
Northrop Launches M230LF Dual Feed Chain Gun for Rapid Ammo Switching in...

October 10, 2024 @ 06:25 AM

Northrop Grumman has launched the 30x113mm M230 Link Fed (M230LF) Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun, which allows operators to switch ammunition types quickly and includes different rounds for anti-drone and anti-armor operations. The M230LF Dual Feed Chain Gun eliminates the need for mixed ammunition belts, allowing operators to switch between two types of ammunition on demand
Northrop Grumman Introduces AI-Enhanced Anti-Drone System

October 8, 2024 @ 06:33 AM

Northrop Grumman has launched a new AI feature for its Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) Advanced Battle Manager (ABM) system, enabling military forces to make faster, informed decisions during counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) missions with a single click on a mobile tablet. The AI enhancement, tested in the spring and late summer at Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona, allows the ABM to quickly pair targets with the right weapons, using both kinetic (physical) and non-kinetic (electronic or cyber) options

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