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U.S. Army’s next-generation landing craft marks ceremonial keel-laying
The U.S. Army's next-generation landing craft, the Maneuver Support Vessel (Light), celebrated a naval tradition with the keel-laying ceremony to bring good luck for the shipbuilders and future crew members.
A keel-laying ceremony took place Monday for the...
Colt awarded $42 million for M4, M4A1 carbines for U.S., allies
Famed U.S. gun maker Colt has received a $41,9 million foreign military sales contract for M4 series 5.56 mm carbines, according to a recent U.S. Department of Defense news release.
The U.S. Department of Defense has contracted Colt's...
Omega’s KC-707 tanker certified to refuel F-35 Lightning II
The U.S. company which provides aerial refueling services for military units, Omega Aerial Refueling Services, Inc. announced that its KC-707 tanker aerial refuels have been certified to refuel the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II following flight trials...
French Air Force receives first of two American-made KC-130J tanker aircraft
The French Air Force has received the first of two American-made KC-130J Hercules tanker aircraft, according to a statement issued Thursday by Lockheed Martin.
France will receive a total of four Super Hercules aircraft — two C-130J-30 combat...
U.S. Air Force awards contract to Northrop Grumman for pod targeting system
U.S. defense contractor Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $141 million contract for new LITENING advanced targeting pods.
The contract, from  U.S. Air Force and announced on Thursday, is covers delivery of LITENING advanced targeting pods and upgrades...
U.S. Navy’s revolutionary carrier-based unmanned aerial refueler makes maiden flight
Boeing has surprised the airline industry by announcing the successful test flight of the new MQ-25 Stingray carrier-based unmanned aerial refueler.
The U.S. aerospace giant said its revolutionary MQ-25 Stingray had successfully flown for two-hour flight under the direction...
U.S. Navy tests new anti-mine unmanned surface vehicle
The U.S. Navy has been testing the new anti-mine unmanned surface vehicle called Unmanned Influence Sweep System, or UISS, Â aboard Military Sealift Command's expeditionary sea base, USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams (T-ESB 4), into the Chesapeake Bay.
The new...
U.S. Navy awards BAE Systems with $170 million contract for repair on two guided-missile destroyers
The U.S. defense contractor BAE Systems has announced that it received $170.7 million in contracts from the U.S. Navy to perform simultaneous maintenance and repair on two Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided-missile destroyers in its San Diego...