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BAE Systems to upgrade amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage
BAE Systems, the weapon's manufacturer, has announced that it received a $41.8 million contract from the U.S. Navy to perform routine maintenance and modernization...
U.S. Navy orders next generation amphibious ship LPD Flight II
The U.S. Navy’s largest shipbuilder, Huntington Ingalls, has announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Navy signed a $1.47 billion deal for construction of the...
Marine Corps plans to introduce new grenade launcher
On 25 March, the U.S. Marine Corps has announced that Marines perform an evaluation of new M320A1 grenade launcher.
The M320A1 is a grenade launcher...
U.S. Navy places order for additional Expeditionary Fast Transport vessels
The U.S. Navy has awarded a modification to previously contract to company Austal USA for the construction of two additional Expeditionary Fast Transport vessels,...
Huntington Ingalls authenticates keel of future New Jersey attack submarine
On 25 March, the U.S. Navy’s largest shipbuilder, Huntington Ingalls, hosted a keel authentication ceremony today for the Virginia-class attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796).
“We enjoy participating...
General Dynamics gets $2 Billion for Virginia-Class submarine material
A General Dynamics subsidiary received a $2 billion contract modification for long lead time material to support construction of Block V Virginia-class submarines.
Electric Boat...
BAE Systems awarded $41,8M for USS Anchorage modernization and repair
San Diego–based BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair company is awarded a $41,8 million contract for the execution of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock...
U.S. Marine Corps plans to buy two C-40 aircraft
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) plans to request procurement of two C-40 aircraft to support the U. S.Marine Corps, according to a draft...
U.S. Navy awards contract to Boeing for 78 F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets
U.S. aerospace manufacturer Boeing Co said on Wednesday it is awarded a three-year contract for 78 F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets.
The Block III configuration...
U.S. Navy taps BAE Systems for thousands of advanced precision kill weapon systems
Aerospace giant BAE Systems has reported that the U.S. Navy orders thousands of Advanced precision kill weapon system (APKWS) precision guidance kits.
According to a...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finishes dismantling of world’s first floating nuclear power plant
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finishes dismantling of historic STURGIS vessel, former floating nuclear plant, it said in a statement.
The U.S. Army Corps...
U.S. Navy awards contract to Ultra Electronics for new navigation radar
Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems was selected to development and production of the U.S. Navy's new navigation radar in a contract worth up to $27,9...
Huntington Ingalls installed final piece of new main mast of aircraft carrier CVN 73
The U.S. Navy’s largest shipbuilder, Huntington Ingalls, has released video showed new heights in the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of the aircraft carrier...
US approves possible Assault Amphibious Vehicle sale to Spain
The U.S. Department of State has approved a deal to sell Assault Amphibious Vehicles and related equipment to Spain for an estimated cost of...
U.S. Navy awards contract to Raytheon for SPY-6 radars
U.S. defense contractor Raytheon Co. said on Thursday it had got a $402,6 million order for SPY-6 radars for the U.S. Navy.
The aerospace giant...
Huntington Ingalls authenticates keel of future USS Bougainville amphibious assault ship
The U.S. Navy’s largest shipbuilder, Huntington Ingalls, has announced that the keel of the America-class amphibious warship Bougainville (LHA 8) was authenticated during a ceremony on...
U.S. Marine Corps release new video of Amphibious Combat Vehicle
The U.S. Marine Corps released video of modern ship-launchable and ship-recoverable 8×8 wheeled combat vehicles, known as Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV).
On 13 March, the...
Lockheed Martin awarded $84M for upgrade missiles designed to be launched from aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp, the Pentagon’s No. 1 weapons supplier, has won a contract valued more as $84 million to upgrade guided missiles designed to...