USA Defence News

Air

Kazakhstan Sells Its Soviet-Era Aircraft to the U.S.

29 Apr, 20:50
2 mins

It has been reported by both Russian and Ukrainian media that Kazakhstan has sold 81 combat aircraft from the USSR period.

Air Country

SNC to Develop Doomsday Aircraft with a $13 billion contract

28 Apr, 09:37
2 mins

The US Air Force has awarded SNC a $13 billion contract to develop a new Doomsday AACP aircraft to replace its ageing E-4B aircraft fleet.

Land

Marines Award $79 Million Contract for ACV-R Test Vehicles

27 Apr, 18:45
2 mins

Iveco Defence Vehicles/BAE Systems obtains a $79 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to manufacture and deliver ACV-R test vehicles.

Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems

Pentagon Warns for Increasing C-UAS Costs

27 Apr, 18:21
1 min

The Undersecretary of Defence for Acquisition and Sustainment calls attention to the rising cost of UAV interceptions, which have become expensive.

Bilateral Relations

U.S. Announces Security Assistance Package for Ukraine

27 Apr, 11:22
1 min

The Biden administration announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine that includes Patriot, NASAMS, and HIMARS and totals up to $6 billion.

Weapon / Missile

Poland Acquires 360 AGM-88G AARGM-ER as US DSCA Approves

26 Apr, 21:05
2 mins

The State Department's DSCA has approved a $1.275 billion Foreign Military Sale for Poland, including 360 AGM-88G AARGM-ER. Total budget is $1.275 billion.

Weapon / Missile

The Netherlands Acquires AGM-88G AARGM-ER for $700 million

26 Apr, 20:18
2 mins

The State Department approved an FMS to the Netherlands for 265 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles -Extended Range (AGM-88G) at a cost of $700 million.

Engine and Transmission

GE Aerospace T901 Engine to Fly with Black Hawk Helicopters

25 Apr, 22:33
2 mins

GE Aerospace’s new turboshaft engine, which will succeed T701 turboshaft engines, is planned to make its first flight on the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter.

Weapon / Missile

Raytheon Develops Guidance Upgrade for SM Missiles

25 Apr, 21:59
2 mins

According to a report from Defense News, Raytheon is working on a new guidance section for SM-2 Block IIIC and SM-6 air defence missiles used by the USN.

Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems

General Atomics’ Mojave UAV for CAS Missions

25 Apr, 10:36
2 mins

General Atomics said it tested Mojave UAV with two Dillon Aero DAP-6 machine guns. The Mojave passes another milestone for Close Air Support (CAS) missions.

Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Northrop Grumman Unveils Manta-Ray UUV Prepared for DARPA

23 Apr, 11:55
1 min

Northrop Grumman announced the completion of the assembly of the first large-scale, underwater unmanned vehicle (UUV), Manta Ray, to perform in oceans.