Dylan Malyasov
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U.S. Marines delayed start of CH-53K operational testing by almost 2 years
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...
U.S. Army ratchets up range requirement for a next-generation ballistic missile
The U.S. Army continues to refine requirements of next-generation ballistic missile performance, said in a report issued by Government Accountability Office last week.
"In December 2018, the Army increased the range requirement from 300 to 400 kilometers and...
U.S. Marine Corps releases RFI for new infantry rifle optic
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...
Raytheon and Kongsberg unveiled lethal version of MH-60 Romeo armed with Naval Strike Missiles
Raytheon Missile Systems, partnered with Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace, has unveiled a lethal version of MH-60 Romeo multimission helicopter armed with two Naval Strike Missiles.
Media specialist James Drew has posted a photo of an advanced helicopter with...
JLTV deemed ‘not operationally suitable’ in a GAO report
The new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, commonly known as JLTV, has been again deemed “not operationally suitable”, the Government Accountability Office said in its annual survey of Defense Department acquisitions.
The JLTV program is intended to replace the...
U.S. Soldiers to receive special purpose 9mm rounds
The U.S. Soldiers will face major challenges in the near future when handgun ammunition exhibits a lethality deficiency.
The original specifications for the handgun were that it needed to hit enemy soldier at a given distance but at today...
Satellite imagery shows Russian S-300 missile defense systems in the United States
Satellite imagery released by military enthusiast shows Soviet-era S-300PT surface-to-air missile system at the military range in the United States.
Enthusiast posted imagery of surface-to-air missile system on social media that looks like elements of the Soviet-designed S-300PT...
Indian Air Force receives first AH-64E Apache attack helicopter
The Indian Air Force announced on its Twitter account that first AH-64E (I) Apache Guardian attack helicopter was formally handed over at Boeing production facility in Mesa, Arizona, on 10 May.
"Air Mshl AS Butola, represented the IAF...