U.S. Marine Corps tests IXI’s counter-UAV system
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U.S. Marine Corps tests advanced counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system developed by California-based technical and industrial innovations company IXI Technology and called the DRONEKILLER. According to the announced by Marine Corps Combat Development Command, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Briar Purty, an infantryman with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division tests DRONEKILLER Counter-UAS Technology during Urban Advanced Naval Technology […]
HDT Global to deliver unmanned ground vehicles for U.S. Army evaluation
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The armed variant of the Hunter multi-utility tactical transport vehicle developed by HDT Global (HDT) took part in displays during Urban Advanced Naval Exercise 2018 (ANTX18) at Camp Pendleton, California, March 19, 2018. The Hunter is an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) assisting dismounted troops with equipment transport. The Hunter UGV provides increased persistence, protection and projection. As a controllerless, small-unit robotic follower, […]
Lockheed Martin, Poland sign agreement for Hit-to-Kill PAC-3 MSE missile
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On 28 March, U.S. and Polish officials formalized an agreement for Poland to purchase Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles and related support equipment. With announcement, Poland becomes the fifth international customer to sign an agreement to procure PAC-3 MSE. “We’re honored to partner with Poland in support of the WISŁA Air and Missile Defense system to […]
U.S. and Republic of Korea officials celebrate debut of the Republic of Korea’s first F-35A
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Republic of Korea and U.S. government leaders celebrated the public debut or ‘roll out’ of the first Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) F-35A Lightning II at the Lockheed Martin Fort Worth production facility on 28 March. The event marks a major F-35 program milestone, strengthening national defense and global partnerships. “Today is a truly meaningful day […]
CH-53K heavy lift helicopter arrives in Germany for international debut
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A CH-53K heavy lift helicopter built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), arrived in Holzdorf, Germany, ahead of its international debut at the ILA Berlin Air Show next month. This is the first time a King Stallion helicopter has been loaded into a C-17 Globemaster and transported to the base of a European ally. “We are excited for […]
Lockheed Martin to integrate its tank protection technology for testing on U.S. Army vehicles
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The U.S. Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) has awarded Lockheed Martin a next-phase contract to continue maturing the Modular Active Protection Systems (MAPS) controller base kit hardware and software and to support government integration efforts ahead of platform demonstrations scheduled to take place through 2019. MAPS is designed to enable protection […]
Georgia Army National Guard getting a new generation of CROWS instructors and operators
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The Georgia Army National Guard is getting a new generation of Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) instructors and operators. That was reported by Staff Sgt. R.J. Lannom Jr. After-action reviews following two Georgia Garrison Training Center Machine Gun Leader Courses suggested there was a knowledge gap and a lack of qualified CROWS operators throughout […]
U.S. Army ordered 16 Additional UH-72A Lakota helicopters
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Airbus Helicopters, Inc. has received a contract valued at approximately $116 million to deliver 16 additional UH-72A Lakotas for the United States Army. The contract is the company’s second this year, highlighting the U.S. Army’s confidence and growth capability of the Lakota program. “We are proud of our partnership with the U.S. Army. As the […]
Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence refute reports of leasing F-15C/D fighter jets
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The Ministry of Defence of Taiwan has refuted the news that the Taipei might lease F-15C/D Eagles fighter jets for the Republic of China Air Force (Taiwan Air Force) from the United States. Taiwanese Major General Chen Chung-chi dismissed the lease proposal as “pure speculation by the media,” the Taipei Times reported Wednesday. According to Major General Chen […]
U.S., international partners train during large-force flying exercise in Greece
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The United States Air Force is taking part in the INIOHOS 18 joint exercise with the air forces of the United Arab Emirates and Israel, in Greece. Other nations also participating in the drill include Italy, the United Kingdom and Cyprus. INIOHOS 18 is a Hellenic air force-led large force flying exercise between NATO allies and partner nations. Multinational training […]