Etiqueta: United States
General Atomics will develop a new 155 mm maneuverable artillery projectile for the U.S. Navy
The United States Navy (US Navy) has selected General Atomics to develop a new long-range maneuverable artillery projectile (Long Range Maneuvering Projectile, LRMP). This initiative is aimed at presenting a prototype as a solution to provide new defensive attack capabilities over great distances using...
Half of the U.S. Navy’s amphibious assault ship fleet is in poor material condition
The U.S. Navy's amphibious assault ship fleet is reportedly facing significant challenges in maintaining full operational capability, according to a recent report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The report, published this Tuesday, states that nearly half of these vessels are in poor material...
For $1.17 billion, the U.S. authorizes the sale of a support package for the Indian Navy’s MH-60R helicopters
The U.S. government has recently authorized the potential sale of a support package for the Indian Navy’s MH-60R helicopters. This agreement, valued at over $1.17 billion, aims to enhance the availability and capabilities of this U.S.-origin platform. The U.S. Department of State reported the...
A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter conducted the first launch of the new SiAW air-to-surface missile
Through a recent statement, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) announced that on the 7th of last month, one of its F-16 fighter jets conducted the first launch of the new Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) air-to-surface missile. The aircraft, part of the 40th Flight Test...
US Army’s SRR program takes flight, Red Cat Selected
The US Army is laser-focused on delivering uncrewed aerial systems (UASs) to its warfighters, from the squad to the battalion level. On 19 November, Red Cat, a US producer of small UASs (sUAS), announced that it won the Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Tranche...
Amid escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, the United States advances in the deployment of HIMARS artillery systems on Japan’s southern islands
Last week, reports from Japan began to emerge indicating that the U.S. is progressing in deploying its HIMARS artillery systems on the Nansei Islands chain in the southwest of the country. Alongside plans for a similar deployment in the Philippines, Washington aims to bolster...
The Australian Cavalry Regiments begin integrating their new M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks acquired from the United States
Advancing the modernization of its Cavalry Regiments, Australia has announced the integration of its new M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks, acquired from the United States. A first batch of four units was delivered to the Australian Army's Third Brigade in mid-November, with the full complement...
For $320 million, the U.S. authorizes the sale of a new support package for Taiwan Air Force’s F-16 Block 70 fighters
The United States government has authorized the potential sale of a logistical support package for Taiwan Air Force's fleet of F-16 Block 70 aircraft, aimed at providing support for the AESA radars equipping the upgraded fighters. This development was detailed in a recent State...
