Mojave UCAV Performs STOL from Ship
General Atomics’ Mojave UCAV performed its first landing and take-off onboard Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales.
USA News
Unmanned Systems
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Sells SM-6 Blk I and AIM-9X Block II+ to ROK
The U.S. approved a possible FMS to the Republic of Korea of Standard Missile 6 Block I (SM-6 Blk I) and AIM-9X Block II and Block II+ Sidewinder Missiles.
Air
The B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Makes Its Maiden Flight
The US Air Force's (USAF) newest stealth "flying wing" bomber, the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider, made its maiden flight on Friday, November 10.
Land
Romania Buys 54 M1A2 Abrams
The U.S. State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Romania of M1A2 Abrams Tanks for an estimated cost of $2.53 billion.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Army Shortlists Two Companies on the PGS Program
U.S. Army's high-explosive airburst munition system, P.G., to develop and acquire a new 40mm automatic grenade launcher is now down to two finalists.
Weapon / Missile
Switzerland to Purchase Patriot PAC-3 MSE SAMs
Switzerland signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin to purchase PAC-3 MSE missiles for the Patriot air defence system.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Kraken and L3Harris to Cooperate on K40 MANTA USV
UK-based Kraken Technology Group announced cooperation with US-based L3Harris on autonomous technologies for Kraken’s K40 MANTA Submersible USV.
Navy / Maritime
US Navy Gets its First Female Leader
The US Senate has approved Admiral Lisa Franchetti as the 33rd Chief of Naval Operations to lead the US Navy, marking the first woman commander.
Weapon / Missile
Japan to Acquire RAM
Japan buys Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 2B Tactical Missiles to provide Close-in Weapon System against Anti-Ship Missiles (ASM).
Unmanned Systems
General Atomics' Avenger Recovers UAV in Mid-Air
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems tested its Aerial Recovery System to catch Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems from an MQ-20 Avenger UAV.
Navy / Maritime
Greek Navy May Prefer FFG-62 Constellation-Class Frigates
Greek publication Flash claims that the Greek Navy may prefer FFG-62 Constellation-Class frigates for ASW missions instead of French or Italian corvettes.
Land
Expo and Air Show
Flyer Defence introduces “The Beast” at AUSA 2023
Flyer Defence has unveiled the Multi-Purpose Mobile Fire Support System (MPMFSS) Flyer 72 tactical vehicle, “The Beast,” at the AUSA 2023 exhibition.
Air
Engine and Transmission
Expo and Air Show
AH-64E Apache Performs Maiden Flight with T901 Engine
Boeing stated that the latest version of the AH-64E Guardian Apache attack helicopter had completed its first flight with the General Electric T-901 engine.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
U.S. Navy Prepares for Small UUVs
U.S. Navy awards HII a $347 Million contract to build nine small UUVs with potential for up to 200 more.
