The U.S. aerospace and defense giant Lockheed Martin is expected to be competing to acquire the second batch of maritime helicopters for use in the Republic of Korea Navy. According to The Korea Times report, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has kicked off an open bid for South Korea’s second batch of 12 anti-submarine […]

The U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command has announced that Corps plans to employ multichannel radio systems that enable Marines to simultaneously monitor two radio networks. The capability will enhance situational awareness and increase the speed of execution on the battlefield. The system’s multichannel functionality is the first of its kind in the Marine Corps. “The […]

The U.S. largest joint training exercise Northern Edge 2019 kicked off on May 13 in Alaska. According to a news release put out by the U.S. Navy, a feature of these exercises will be the participation of a Pacific Fleet aircraft carrier. The officials said that for the first time in 10 years, a Pacific […]

The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Boeing a $139,8 million modification to a previously awarded contract for the procurement of 12,000 additional Precision Laser Guidance Sets for the Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition, said U.S. Department of Defense on Monday. The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a low-cost guidance kit that converts existing […]

The CH-53K  King Stallion is a new build aircraft with the same logistical footprint as the current CH-53E Super Stallion served as the workhorse of the Marine Corps for more than 30 years, but is fly-by-wire, software driven and it can lift three times more. The Marine Corps’ CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter is intended to transport […]

The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) is seeking commercially available Squad Common Optic (SCO) usable with the M4 carbine, M4A1, and M27 infantry automatic rifle. According to a recent request for information (RFI) published on the Federal Business Opportunities website, Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) said it has a requirement industry input to new infantry rifle […]

The U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs has confirmed that the U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) is scheduled to deploy in June from Naval Station Norfolk to the Caribbean, Central America and South America to conduct humanitarian medical assistance missions in support of regional partners and in response to the regional impacts of political and economic […]

Boeing announced on Twitter yesterday that the company is ready to support U.S. Navy with modern Compact Laser Weapon System, commonly known as the silent strike. U.S. defense contractor announced on its Twitter account that: “We are ready to support U.S. Navy with our Compact Laser Weapon System. It is mobile, modular and ready to […]

U.S. biggest defense company Raytheon posted a new video of innovative SeaRAM anti-ship missile defense system on social media. According to Raytheon, SeaRAM system defends ships against supersonic and subsonic threats including cruise missiles, drones and helicopters. The SeaRAM system combines key attributes of the Phalanx close-in weapon system and the RAM guided weapon system. The SeaRAM […]

Boeing is expected to deliver its first F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet newest highly capable, affordable and available tactical aircraft in 2020, a senior official said during the Sea Air Space Exposition at the Gaylord National Convention Center in National Harbor. Boeing has developed the Block III Super Hornet to complement existing and future U.S. […]