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9 October

Raytheon’s Barracuda Naval Mine Killer Aces First Hydrodynamic Test

Raytheon’s Barracuda Mine Neutralization System has successfully completed its first hydrodynamic test, bringing it closer to full-scale production and fielding.

9 October

AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopter

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing Completes First Flight of Thailand’s ‘Little Bird’ Helicopter

Boeing has completed the maiden flight of the Royal Thai Army’s future AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopter in Mesa, Arizona.

9 October

Joe Saballa

US Military Identifies Critical Weapons Yet to Be Supplied to Ukraine

The US military has compiled a list of defense systems it considers essential for Ukraine’s fight against Russia but that have yet to be provided to the war-torn nation.

9 October

The US Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), steams in formation with ships from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Navy, and Indian Navy during Exercise Malabar 2022

Christine Casimiro

Quad Nations Join Forces in Malabar 2024 Naval Exercises

Australia, India, Japan, and the US, collectively known as the “Quad,” have commenced the 28th Malabar Naval Exercises.

9 October

Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control (FAAD) simultaneously integrates short range air defense, counter-rocket artillery and mortar and counter-unmanned aerial systems missions.

Christine Casimiro

Northrop Unveils AI-Powered Upgrade for Forward Area Air Defense System

Northrop Grumman has integrated an artificial intelligence feature into its Forward Area Air Defense system, enhancing counter-drone operations for the US and its allies.

9 October

Christine Casimiro

BAE Wins $92M US Navy Contract for Virginia Submarine Propulsors

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems $92 million to continue producing propulsors for the Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines.

8 October

Aaron Pluto

It’s Time for the US Military to Prioritize Spectrum Policy

While safeguarding naval and air fleets is undeniably critical, the nature of modern warfare demands a shift in the Pentagon’s approach to electromagnetic warfare.

8 October