U.S. Navy Tests Sea-Launched Hypersonic Missile System
Using a cold-gas launch technique at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the U.S. Navy has tested sea-based hypersonic missile which will be used by Army too.
US Navy News
Weapon / Missile
Weapon / Missile
USN Cancels HALO Air-Launched Hypersonic Missile Programme
The U.S. Navy has pulled the lever on the HALO hypersonic cruise missile programme intended for carrier-based fighter jets because of costs running rampant.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Lockheed Martin is Excluded from the US Navy's NGAD Program
US Navy eliminated LM from the Next Generation Air Dominance programme, therefore restricting the sixth-generation fighter race to Boeing and Northrop Grumman.
Weapon / Missile
Raytheon Continues AMRAAM-AXE Development Despite AIM-260
Raytheon is continuing the development of the AMRAAM-AXE missile with a larger rocket motor than the AIM-120D as an alternative extended-range solution.
Weapon / Missile
NAVAIR Officially Reveals AIM-260 JATM BVRAAM’s Design
In a recently published document, NAVAIR unveiled the design of the AIM-260 JATM beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, set to succeed AIM-120 AMRAAM.
Country
Defence Politics
President Trump Fires Top Military Leaders in DoD Overhaul
In a significant leadership overhaul, Trump has replaced the Joint Chiefs Chairman, the top commander of the Navy, and the Air Force Vice Chief.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Lockheed Martin Proposes Multi-Packed PAC-3 MSE for USN
Answering the call for increased capacity and improved capability against agile targets, Lockheed Martin proposes PAC-3 MSE missile in a multi-pack with G-VLS.
Sensors
USN Carrier Gets New Radar for Sea-Skimming Targets
The US Navy is implementing the new Mk24 Mod 0 radar for its aircraft carriers to improve defence capability against sea-skimming targets like missiles.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Navy Destroyers Strike Houthis with Tomahawk Missiles
CENTCOM stated that a cruise missile attack from U.S. Navy destroyers with BGM-109 Tomahawk missiles hit Houthi command, storage, and production facilities.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Pentagon Orders 145 F-35 Jets Worth $11.76 Billion
Department of Defence has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth $11.76 billion to manufacture 145 F-35 fighter jets in various configurations.
Navy / Maritime
Ammunition
USN Eyes Gliding 155 mm Artillery Rounds
General Atomics was awarded the development of 155 mm LRMP ammunition with gliding capability for a range of 120 km by the USN.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
USS Zumwalt Begins Refit for CPS Hypersonic Missiles
USS Zumwalt (DDG1000) destroyer was spotted undergoing its refit for CPS (Conventional Prompt Strike) boost-glide hypersonic missiles.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Army Cancels Patriot PAC-3 AD Missile Replacement
The U.S. Army has abandoned its plans to replace the PAC-3 long-range air defence missile with the MIM-104 Patriot air defence system.
Navy / Maritime
Logistics
U.S. Navy Tests VLS Reloading System at Sea
TRAM which will allow reloading warships' VLS cells with logistics ships on cruise was tested for the first time.
Navy / Maritime
Faulty Welds on New USN Ships Might be Intentional
The U.S. Department of Justice has been notified that the flawed welds recently found on USN submarines and aircraft carriers are likely intentional.
Navy / Maritime
Ammunition
India Acquires MK 54 MOD 0 Lightweight Torpedo
US State Department approved a possible FMS to India of MK 54 Torpedoes and related equipment for an estimated cost of $175 million.
