Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Fincantieri Marinette Marine delivered the future USS St. Louis, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 19, to the U.S. Navy. “With LCS 19’s delivery, the U.S. Navy has 10 Freedom-variant Littoral...

The US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) completed aircraft compatibility testing (ACT) on January 31, following 16 days at sea, during which the crew launched and recovered… [[ This is...

Raytheon Co., one of the world’s largest defense contractors, has released an incredible video of a recent test of its new Excalibur S cannon-launched, precision-guided munition. Posted on the Raytheon Youtube channel, the video...

The U.S. Marine Corps has placed an order for two additional AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) systems as part of the full-rate production Lot 2 award received in December 2019. G/ATOR is a next-generation...

Key Points The Pentagon could require Lockheed Martin to provide financial compensation for unmet F-35 SDD requirements This is subject to negotiation as the two parties could, instead, agree to overperformance on a requirement...

India is expected to carry out in April the first developmental trial of a Nirbhay cruise missile fitted with an indigenous propulsion system, an Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) official told Jane’s during the 5–9...

India is expected to carry out in April the first developmental trial of a Nirbhay cruise missile fitted with an indigenous propulsion system, an Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) official told Jane’s during the 5–9...

India is expected to carry out in April the first developmental trial of a Nirbhay cruise missile fitted with an indigenous propulsion system, an Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) official told Jane’s during the 5–9...

A myriad of factors continues to drive the demand for large surface combatants, especially frigates, across the Asia-Pacific region. Ridzwan Rahmat examines the progress of notable programmes that could alter the region’s security dynamics...

Russian state-owned defence company Almaz-Antey has expanded its family of Club cruise missiles with an upgraded variant of the Club-T system, a company spokesperson told Jane’s at the 5–9 February Defexpo 2020 defence show...

Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) finished Aircraft Compatibility Testing (ACT), the US Navy (USN) confirmed on 5 February. Ford completed ACT on 31 January after launching and recovering 211 aircraft at...

Northrop Grumman [NOC] said Wednesday the company has received an order from the Marine Corps for two additional Ground/Air Task Oriented Radars (G/ATOR). The new order adds to a full-rate production deal the company...

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) aircraft carrier finished and completed the second and final round of aircraft testing on Jan. 31, the Navy said Wednesday. The Ford spent 16 days at sea conducting...

Raytheon Company’s (NYSE: RTN) new Excalibur® S precision-guided munition scored direct hits on moving targets in a U.S. Navy test. Testing validated the projectile’s ability to survive the shock and stress of a howitzer...

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) completed Aircraft Compatibility Testing (ACT) Jan. 31, following 16 days at sea, during which the crew launched and recovered 211 aircraft, testing five different airframes,...

U.S. Marines has successfully verified its newest amphibious vehicle ability to work with naval shipping. Awesome video footage shows the tests of the Marine Corps’ new Amphibious Combat Vehicle off the shore of Marine...

American military shipbuilding company Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has entered into an agreement to acquire Hydroid Inc. a provider of advanced marine robotics to the defense and maritime… [[ This is a content summary...