Americas • Page 202 of 489 • The Defense Post

Jul- 2023 -

26 July

Leidos, L3Harris to Modify Business Jets for US Army ATHENA-S Program

Leidos and L3Harris Technologies have partnered to modify two Bombardier Global 6500 business jets for the US Army ATHENA-S program.

26 July

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Orders Digital ‘Friend-or-Foe’ Technology From BAE Systems

BAE Systems has secured a $15-million contract to deliver its AN/UPX-50(C) next-generation friend-or-foe interrogator for US Navy vessels.

26 July

Joe Saballa

US Institute Developing Next-Gen Electronic Warfare System for USAF

A research institute in Texas has announced it is developing a next-generation electronic warfare system for the US Air Force.

26 July

Joe Saballa

Canada Awards Airbus $2.7B for Nine A330 Tanker Aircraft

Canada has awarded Airbus a $2.7 billion contract for nine A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft.

26 July

U.S. Army Sgt. Nicholas Sutton, an infantryman assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat team, 11th Airborne Division, releases a Black Hornet 3 drone at a remote fighting position during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska 23-02 at Yukon Training Area, Alaska, April 3, 2023. JPMRC-AK 23-02, executed in Alaska with its world-class training facilities and its harsh Arctic environment, builds Soldiers and leaders into a cohesive team of skilled, tough, alert, and adaptive warriors capable of fighting and winning anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Buys More Nano Drones in $93M Deal

Teledyne FLIR has signed a $93.9-million contract to supply Black Hornet 3 Personal Reconnaissance Systems for the US Army.

26 July

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Zealand ‘Open to Conversations’ About Role in AUKUS Defense Pact

New Zealand is "open to conversations" about a possible role in the AUKUS defense pact, its prime minister said, opening the door to cooperation that could rile trade partner China.

24 July

missile launched from an unmanned vehicle

Inder Singh Bisht

US Marines Test-Fire Ground-Launched Ship-Killing Missile

The US Marine Corps live-tested a Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System last month.

24 July

The Independence variant litoral combat ship USS Canberra (LC30) arrives in Sydney, Australia July 18, 2023. The ship will be commissioned July 22 in Sydney. Australia welcomed the USS Canberra to Sydney Harbor, with HMAS Canberra guiding the Independence-variant littoral combat ship to berth alongside Fleet Base East ahead of the formal commissioning on July 22. The crew of HMAS Canberra and USS Canberra will focus on joint activities during the commissioning week, including playing sport, ship tours and sharing their countries’ culture and traditions. This ceremonial commissioning emphasizes the more than 100 years of mateship built on friendship, history, democracy, and respect. The two countries have fought side-by-side in every major conflict since World War 1. Canberra’s namesake is a reminder of the shared responsibility the U.S. and Australia have to each other as allies.

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Commissions New Independence Littoral Combat Ship in Australia

The US Navy has commissioned the latest Independence-class littoral combat ship, the USS Canberra, at Australia's Fleet Base East in Sydney.

24 July

CARTAGENA, Colombia (July 15, 2023) East-coast based U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) and Colombian special operations personnel drive a combat rubber raiding craft alongside the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752) during UNITAS 2023. Hosted this year by Colombia, UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise bringing together multinational forces from 20 partner nations, training in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability. Naval Special Warfare Group 2 produces, trains, supports, and deploys the world’s premier maritime special operations commandos to conduct full-spectrum operations and integrated deterrence that support national objectives. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bill Carlisle)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy SEALs Hone Maritime Dominance With 20 Nations in Colombia

US Navy SEALs trained in maritime dominance with 20 partner forces in Colombia at the annual UNITAS multinational exercise.

21 July

Joe Saballa

Lockheed to Develop High-Energy Laser Prototype for US Army

Lockheed Martin has clinched a $221-million contract to develop a new high-energy laser weapon prototype for the US Army.

JOIN 100,000+ FOR DEFENSE NEWS, TRENDS & INSIGHTS

JOIN 100,000+
FOR DEFENSE NEWS, TRENDS & INSIGHTS