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Apr- 2024 -

17 April

Arms

A loitering munition fired in an urban environment

US Marines Order Loitering Munitions From Teledyne FLIR

Teledyne FLIR has secured a $12-million contract to supply loitering munitions for the US Marine Corps Organic Precision Fires-Light program.

8 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Orders Solar-Powered VTOL Drone From California Company

Kraus Hamdani Aerospace has received a contract to deliver a solar-powered vertical takeoff and landing drone to the US Navy.

5 April

Sea

U.S. Marines from Expeditionary Strike Group One, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit disembark a landing craft utility ship during the amphibious landing exercise at Bright Star '05. Bright Star is an eleven-nation biennial event that is being hosted by Egypt.

Rojoef Manuel

Austal Builds Next US Navy Landing Craft Utility

Austal has begun the construction of the US Navy’s Landing Craft Utility in Mobile, Alabama as part of a contract signed in 2023.

3 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, conducts its second test flight with two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to 33rd Fighter Wing, 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

Rojoef Manuel

Valkyrie Tactical Drone Demos Electronic Warfare Attack for US Marines

Kratos has showcased the XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial system’s electronic warfare capabilities for the US Marine Corps in Florida.

1 April

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Marine Viper Helicopter to Get Electrical, Structural Upgrades

The first Bell AH-1Z Viper helicopter to get a Structural Improvement Electrical Power Upgrade has arrived at Bell’s Amarillo Assembly Center.

Mar- 2024 -

28 March

Commentary

Douglas Santiago

Advanced Hearing Aids Increase Veterans’ Readiness to Confront Hearing Loss

It’s common for veterans to seek treatment for a variety of issues and concerns, but hearing loss remains an unseen threat.

25 March

Commentary

Gary Anderson

Why We Can’t Beat the Houthis

The US has lost control of the Red Sea due to its reliance on remote warfare tactics, like missiles and drones, which are ineffective against opponents who hide among civilians.

22 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Military Families Less Likely to Recommend Service Amid Treatment Woes: Poll

Only one in three US military families would recommend a career in the armed forces, a new survey has found.

21 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Military Urged to Provide Troops More Protection From Blasts

The US military is being urged to provide its soldiers with better protection from blasts to avoid brain-related injuries.

19 March

Land

A Mack Common Tactical Truck is seen on display at what appears to be an arms/miitary exhibit. The 8-wheel truck is painted deep green. It has a cargo container in the back, painted a dull gray.

Juster Domingo

US Marines Tap Mack Defense to Develop Medium Tactical Truck

The US Marine Corps has signed a 12-month contract with Mack Defense for the development of a new Medium Tactical Truck.

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