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The unmanned surface vessel Seahawk sits pierside outside of The International Convention Centre Sydney during Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 23.2, Nov 8, 2023. IBP 23.2 is a Pacific Fleet exercise to test, develop and evaluate the integration of unmanned platforms into fleet operations to create warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Monford)

Astrion Joins $349M Effort to Support US Navy Unmanned Maritime Systems

Alabama defense company Astrion has secured a position on a $349.4-million US Navy framework contract to provide broad support services for unmanned maritime systems.

5 June

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Containerized Concept Emerges for US Navy’s 60kW HELIOS Laser Weapon

A containerized concept for the US Navy’s 60-kilowatt-class HELIOS laser weapon is beginning to take shape as American lawmakers push to expand funding for more mobile directed energy systems.

4 June

Arms

Personnel targeting a drone with fire control-equipped weapon

Rojoef Manuel

SMARTSHOOTER Scores First US Navy Contract for Anti-Drone Sights

Israeli firm SMARTSHOOTER has received a $1.8-million contract to deliver its SMASH 2000LE counter-drone fire control systems for the US Navy, marking the company’s first procurement award from the service.

4 June

Sea

Inder Singh Bisht

Raytheon Wins $515M SPY-6 Radar Support Contract for US, German Naval Fleets

The US Navy has contracted Raytheon for the integration and production support of the SPY-6 family of radars on US and German warships.

4 June

Americas

Christine Casimiro

USV Maker MARTAC Opens Innovation Center in San Diego, California

MARTAC, a Florida-headquartered manufacturer of uncrewed surface vessels, has expanded its footprint to the US West Coast as it opened a new office in San Diego, California.

4 June

Americas

EdgeRunner | A military operator monitors mission systems and sensor data. Photo: Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Eggert/DVIDS

Samantha Alexa

US Navy Approves EdgeRunner AI for Sensitive Military Ops

The US Navy granted Impact Level 6 accreditation to EdgeRunner AI, clearing the company’s EdgeRunner OS for use in some of the military’s most sensitive operational environments.

3 June

Americas

ICS-enabled baselines combine heritage combat system capability with modern infrastructure

Ronald Watkins

US Navy Receives First ICS-Enabled Aegis Combat System Baseline

Lockheed Martin has delivered the first Integrated Combat System-enabled baseline to the US Navy, a step in the effort to modernize.

2 June

Air

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper fires an Aim-9 Sidewinder

Bea Castañeda

AIM-9 Sidewinder: Inside the Missile That Changed Dogfighting

Few missiles have shaped aerial combat quite like the AIM-9 Sidewinder. This guide traces its evolution, from early heat-seeking origins to decades of upgrades and combat use across the globe.

2 June

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Navy Accepts Final Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer Two Months Early

Bath Iron Works has delivered the US Navy’s final Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA destroyer, the future USS Patrick Gallagher, ahead of schedule.

1 June

Americas

Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle

Inder Singh Bisht

Pentagon Launches $10M Challenge for Autonomous Mine Neutralization

The US Navy and Defense Innovation Unit have launched a $10-million prize challenge to seek next-generation commercial mine countermeasure solutions capable of detecting and neutralizing naval mines at standoff distances.

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