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7 May

USAF Buys Add-On JDAM-ER Seeker to Target Russian GPS Jammers

The US Air Force is buying add-on seekers for its Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range bombs to help the precision-guided munitions take out Russian GPS jammers in Ukraine.

7 May

MOBILE, Ala. - 231213-N-N2201-001 MOBILE, Ala. -- The U.S. Navy’s newest Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel Vanguard (OUSV3), launched from Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Ala, Dec. 13, 2023. Vanguard is the first USV for the Navy purpose-built for autonomous operations from the keel-up. (Photo courtesy of Austal USA / RELEASED)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Christens Third Overlord Drone Ship

The US Navy has christened its third Overlord unmanned surface vessel "Vanguard" (OUSV3) in Mobile, Alabama.

7 May

The dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) is seen sailing in calm waters. The sun, out of frame, shines a birght yellow-orange hue on the waters and the ship. The ship is painted gray, and has the US flag flying at full mast.

Juster Domingo

BAE Systems to Take on USS Carter Hall Restoration

BAE Systems has signed an $87-million contract with the US Navy to repair the dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50).

7 May

The M88A3 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation System) is currently undergoing reliability and maintainability testing at Yuma Proving Ground. This next-generation features several upgrades, including a modernized powertrain that improves horsepower and torque, the addition of a seventh road wheel to increase stability, and hydro-pneumatic suspension units that improve cross country mobility and recovery operations. (Loaned photos)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Tests Future M88A3 Hercules Recovery Vehicle

The US Army is conducting maintainability and reliability tests for the M88A3 Hercules Recovery Vehicle at the Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.

7 May

A Bradley M2A4E1 Fighting Vehicle is seen stationed at a grassy area with thin trees in the back. The vehicle is a tracked armored unit that is painted grayish green. Its turret points northeast, and its body is facing to the right side of the image. Its model name is painted in white on its right side, with a gray and red background.

Rojoef Manuel

Elbit to Supply Iron Fist Protection Systems to US Army Bradleys

Elbit Systems has received a contract to deliver Iron First active protection systems for the US Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.

6 May

Joe Saballa

After ATACMS Delivery, Ukraine Pleads for MQ-9 Reaper Drones From US

Ukraine has moved the US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone to the top of its weapons wish list as it prepares for another major counteroffensive this year.

6 May

Joe Saballa

US Marine Corps to Field Trio of Air Defense Systems in 2025

The US Marine Corps plans to deploy a trio of new air defense systems by 2025 to bolster its defenses against rockets, drones, and cruise missiles.

6 May

Rojoef Manuel

Kraken, BlueHalo to Equip Surface and Submarine Drones With AI, Machine Learning

Kraken has partnered with BlueHalo to integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning into unmanned surface and underwater systems.

3 May

Juster Domingo

US Army Unveils New Bradley Armored Fighting Vehicle Variant

The US Army has revealed the M2A4E1, a new variant of the Bradley tracked armored fighting vehicle.

3 May

Joe Saballa

Northrop Wins $7B Deal to Modernize US Air Force’s B-2 Stealth Bomber

Northrop Grumman has clinched a $7-billion contract to modernize the US Air Force’s B-2 heavy strategic bomber aircraft.

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