The US Marine Corps conducted the maiden test launch of a new Long Range Precision Fire (LRPF) capability in November, the service announced last week. An AH-1Z Viper helicopter fired the munition at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona. The launch was conducted through a wireless application called the Marine Air-Ground Tablet (MAGTAB). The tablet-shaped device enables […]
US; Army plans to order 689 M109A7 Howitzers
According to a recent report published by the U.S. Department of Defense on military program acquisitions for Fiscal Year 2025, the U.S. Army has outlined a significant plan to procure 689 M109A7 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) and sustain them through 2050. This move is a cornerstone of the U.S. Army’s broader modernization effort to upgrade […]
US; Army Infantry division inducts first M1304 ICVVA1 Strykers
On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Army’s 7th Infantry Division became the first active unit to receive the M1304 ICVVA1 Stryker Infantry Fighting Vehicles. The 1-17th Infantry Battalion, known as the “Buffaloes” and part of the 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), began fielding these vehicles, previously known as XM1304, which integrate the Common Remotely […]
US; Navy’s Submarine-Launched Unmanned Aerial Systems
The development of Submarine-Launched Unmanned Aerial Systems (SLUAS) marks a turning point in underwater warfare, merging two critical domains of military operations: the stealth of submarines and the intelligence-gathering capabilities of aerial drones. This innovation addresses longstanding challenges in naval operations by enabling submarines to perform reconnaissance, surveillance, and communication tasks without surfacing. The United […]
US Army; Future 155mm MDAC air defense hypervelocity ammo program.
On December 20, 2024, the U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) announced its plan to award an exclusive contract to BAE Systems to develop a 155mm self-propelled cannon prototype. This system, the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon (MDAC), aims to address growing modern aerial threats, including drones and cruise missiles. The project utilizes hypervelocity […]
US; New Dark Eagle SAM surpasses Russian S-300V4/400 and S-500 rivals.
Recent advancements in missile defense have led to the development of the Dark Eagle medium-range missile system. This missile system, integrated with the LRHW AUR, features a two-stage ballistic missile equipped with a gliding hypersonic warhead (C-HGB) capable of reaching speeds of up to Mach 17. The testing of this missile system, which includes the […]
US Air Force; USAFE orders Swedish Giraffe 4A radars
Saab will supply US Air Force in Europe (USAFE) with multiple Giraffe 4A radar systems under a SEK525 million (US$48 million) order placed by BAE Systems on 9 December. The number of systems included in the contract was not disclosed and deliveries are expected to start in 2027. The systems will provide long-range surveillance and […]
US; DoD reports successful MACH-TB hypersonic flight test
On December 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced the successful execution of a key flight test for the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonics Test Bed (MACH-TB), which took place in November 2024. The test, conducted by the Department of Defense’s Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) in partnership with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, […]
US; SOCOM selects French 10 NERVA-LG Robots.
KNDS France Robotics, a leader in military robotics and a subsidiary of German-French Defense Company KNDS , announced on November 28, 2024, via X (Previously Twitter) that it has secured a significant contract with the U.S. Special Forces for the supply of ten NERVA-LG robots. This order marks a major milestone in the company’s expansion […]
US; Army orders Israeli Iron Fist Active APS for Bradley IFVs
The U.S. Department of Defense has signed a contract to acquire Iron Fist active protection systems (APS) for its Bradley infantry fighting vehicles (IFV). This initiative marks an important step in strengthening the defensive capabilities of the U.S. Army’s armored fleet. According to an official announcement from the Department of Defense, the contract has been […]