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12 March

Joe Saballa

US Army Cancels Extended Range Cannon Artillery Program

The US Army has canceled its Extended Range Cannon Artillery program following a failed prototyping effort last year.

12 March

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler Forti, a combat graphics specialist with 1st Communication Strategy and Operations Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, adjusts a microprocessor during an innovation bootcamp course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 9, 2020. The training exposed the participants to new capabilities essential to solving future operational needs, while teaching them how to operate 3D printers, computers, software and other tools. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

Rojoef Manuel

Amentum to Support US Navy Microelectronics Capabilities

The US Air Force has awarded Amentum a $245-million contract to support the US Navy’s microelectronics capabilities.

12 March

Rojoef Manuel

Bell Textron Opens Lab for Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft Program

Bell Textron has opened its Weapon Systems Integration Lab to support the US Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program.

12 March

Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System

Joe Saballa

Lockheed’s GMLRS Missile Doubles Range in Latest Trial

Lockheed Martin demonstrated the improved capability of its Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missile, doubling its range in a recent trial.

12 March

The USS Hampton's sail is seen breaking through the Arctic's massive ice flats. The submarine's sail is the only visible part of the vehicle. The ship is painted black. On top of the sail, three individuals are attaching a flag of the US on what appears to be a makeshift flag pole. The background is a completely white landscape and sky blending seamlessly together.

Juster Domingo

US Navy Launches Operation Ice Camp in Arctic Ocean

The US Navy has officially launched Operation Ice Camp in the Arctic Ocean, after the arrival of two fast-attack submarines in the region.

12 March

The Milrem THeMIS, a Dutch and German ground-based system combining an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) and a remote-controlled weapon station designed to enhance the firepower of dismounted units, participates in the 2024 Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment Jan. 29, 2024, at McKenna Range, Fort Moore, Ga.

Rojoef Manuel

Milrem Completes UGV Test for US Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment

Milrem Robotics has completed a weaponized unmanned ground vehicle demonstration for the US Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment in Georgia.

11 March

Inder Singh Bisht

Stratolaunch Achieves First Powered Hypersonic Test Vehicle Flight

Stratolaunch achieved the first powered flight of its Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle, TA-1, last week.

11 March

Joe Saballa

US Army Urged to Prioritize River Crossing Capability for Future Conflict

The US Army should invest more in its wet-gap crossing capabilities to prepare for its role in future conflict, a paper by the Association of the US Army found.

11 March

N101XW, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan that flies autonomously

Rojoef Manuel

Xwing to Demo Autonomous Airlift, Logistics for US Army

Aviation startup Xwing has secured a contract to demonstrate autonomous airlift and logistics missions for the US Army.

11 March

Joe Saballa

F-35A First 5th-Gen Fighter Jet Authorized to Carry Nukes

Lockheed Martin’s F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft has received authorization to carry nuclear bombs.

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