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U.S. Navy to commission its newest littoral combat ship
The U.S. Navy has announced the commissioning date for its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, the future USS Indianapolis (LCS 17).
The Navy will commission its newest littoral combat ship during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony Saturday, Oct....
U.S. A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft to receive new 3D audio system
The U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft will receive a modern 3D audio system to enhance the situational awareness of its pilots.
The U.S. Department of Defense reported on Wednesday that Terma North America won a $60...
U.S. State Department approves possible guided-missile frigate sale to Bahrain
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $150 million sale of the guided-missile frigate to Bahrain, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said on Wednesday.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this...
Lockheed Martin confirms $108 million Air Force ICBM award
Lockheed Martin has confirmed the award of a $108 million U.S. Air Force contract for the Mark21A Reentry Vehicle (Mk21A) Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR).
Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier has been awarded a new million contract for the...
Russia ‘concerned’ about U.S. strategic bomber flights in Black Sea region
Russian officials expressed concerns about the flight of U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft in the Black Sea region.
According to several Russian media reports, on 19 October, American B-52 bomber flies near illegally-occupied Crimea. The publication Crimea Realities...
Raytheon announces delivery of first laser counter-UAS system to U.S. Air Force
U.S. defense contractor Raytheon Co announced that it successfully delivered the first high-energy laser counter-unmanned aerial system to the U.S. Air Force earlier this month.
In recent years, the Defense Department has assessed directed energy weapons—more commonly known...
U.S. Navy releases ‘market survey’ in anticipation of Phalanx weapon system production
The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking information about potential sources capable of manufacturing Mk 15 Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS), according to a recent announcement posted on the U.S. government’s main contracting website.
The Naval Sea Systems...
U.S. Marine Corps launches JLTV training course at Camp Pendleton
The United States Marine Corps has announced that multiple units on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton have started to introduce the new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle to their Marines by teaching them the basic operations of newest...