Black Hawk modernisation sees new T901 turbine engines
The T901 engine is designed to boost the helicopter’s power by 50%, improve fuel efficiency, and extend its operational lifespan well into the 2070s.
Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet upgrades ahead of schedule
Boeing has announced the early completion and delivery of the first two Service Life Modification (SLM) F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets to the U.S. Navy.
American assault ship enters Mediterranean
The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, has transited the Strait of Gibraltar.
Chinese student charged for drone shots of U.S. shipyard
A Chinese graduate student at the University of Minnesota is facing rare Espionage Act charges related to drone photography near a U.S. naval shipyard in Virginia.
PAC-3 MSE integrated with Aegis weapon system
Lockheed Martin successfully launched a PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor from an MK-70 containerised launch platform to engage and destroy a cruise missile target in flight.
Northrop completes assembly of ‘Manta Ray’ naval drone
This full-size prototype represents a significant advancement in autonomous underwater technology, designed to execute long-duration, long-range missions without the need for human logistics support on site.
BAE receives $79m from U.S. Marine Corps to build ACV-R test vehicles
The ACV-R will provide direct field support, maintenance, and recovery to the ACV family of vehicles (FOVs).
BAE awarded $418m for M109A7 Howitzers and ammo carriers
BAE has been awarded a £418m contract by the U.S. Army for the continued production of M109A7 Howitzers and M992A3 ammunition carriers.
BAE demos AMPV Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System
BAE Systems presented the capabilities of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) prototype.
Lockheed Martin and NASA unveil X-59
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has rolled out the X-59, an experimental aircraft reportedly designed to minimise the impact of sonic booms.
