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The U.S. Navy’s Billion-Dollar Mystery 'Kamikaze Drones'
The Navy does not want to talk about the largest ever contract for a loitering munition or kamikaze drone, but budget documents shed light.
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First Marine Corps Tomahawk Cruise Missile Unit Has Stood Up
The Marine Corps is aiming to have a fully operational battalion armed with ground-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles by 2030.
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Lockheed Martin Developing New, Larger VLS for DDG(X) - Naval News
Lockheed Martin revealed to Naval News that the company is developing a brand new Vertical Launching System known as G-VLS for DDG(X).
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US military wins 'unimpeded' access to Papua New Guinea bases
Port Moresby (AFP) June 15, 2023 - The US military can develop and operate out of bases in Papua New Guinea, according to a landmark security pact underpinning Washington's efforts to outflank China in the Pacific.
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Navy Lays Groundwork for Larger, More Lethal Next-Gen Destroyer
Navy Lays Groundwork for Larger, More Lethal Next-Gen Destroyer
Leidos is building advanced air defense sensors for the Marines
The Leidos Dynetics Group is developing advanced sensors for the U.S. Marine Corps to detect airborne threats like enemy planes, cruise missiles and unmanned aircraft.
The whole LCS program has been a disaster. We could have had at least 10-15 new Burkes in service if it wasn't for LCS program which was nothing but a political program just like the F-15EX.
USAF didn't want the F-15EX and were on record until they were forced to want it. Same for USN however they didn't go on record they showed their dislike for LCS when in 2018 not a single LCS ship was deployed.
Robo-ship from US Navy task force launches missiles in Middle East region
An unmanned surface vessel operated by Task Force 59 successfully attacked a target boat with a “Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile System” during an exercise last week, according to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command.
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Destroyer Looks Radically Different After Electronic Warfare Upgrade
As well as bringing a big change to the Arleigh Burke class's look, SEWIP Block III drastically enhances its electronic warfare abilities.
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