Unmanned UH-72 Helicopter as The Flying Mule of USMC
Airbus has performed the cargo bay loading test for the upcoming unmanned version of the UH-72 Lakota helicopter for the USMC.
usmc News
Air
Unmanned Systems
Weapon / Missile
USMC Integrates JASSM Cruise Missile on F/A-18 Hornets
An AGM-158A JASSM cruise missile was spotted with an F/A-18 Hornet as part of the capability upgrades.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
U.S. Navy Installs UAWC on Aircraft Carrier
The first Unmanned Air Warfare Center (UAVC) for MQ-25 tanker UAVs has been installed on the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77).
Unmanned Systems
XQ-58A Valkyrie UCAV Takes Off with Trolley
XQ-58A jet-powered UCAV of Kratos has taken off from a runway using a decoupling trolley.
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
U.S. Marines Seek Platoon/Squad-Level C-UAS Capability
The USMC has published an RFI for platoon-level sensors and effectors against small UAV threats.
Air
Airbus proposes unmanned UH-72 helicopters to USMC
Airbus is proposing the military version of the H145 helicopter, an unmanned UH-72 Lakota, to the US Marine Corps.
Air
Modernisation
USMC Upgrades H-1 Helicopters for Future Equipment
Bell has announced the arrival of an AH-1Z Viper helicopter to its facilities for an upgrade involving structural and power generation enhancements.
Weapon / Missile
Investment
The U.S. Navy Announces Plans For Munition Acquisitions
In the announced plan for FY24, USN and USMC are set to acquire some of the new weapon systems, such as the CPS hypersonic missile and JASSM-ER cruise missile.
Air
Mysterious F-35B Crash: Answers Lead to More Questions
Marine Corps’ $ 120 million F-35B crashed recently, and answers about the incident led to new questions instead of solving the mystery.
Air
Missing F-35B’s Debris Found
USMC’s F-35B debris is found crashed in South Carolina after the pilot ejected.
Air
USMC’s F-35B Jet Missing After Pilot Ejects
A USMC F-35B is missing after its pilot ejected. The pilot is found while the U.S. asks locals for assistance tracking the aircraft.
Unmanned Systems
U.S. to Deploy MQ-9 Reaper in Indo-Pacific
The USMC has received the first of eight MQ-9 Reapers. The UAV will be deployed in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.
Defence Politics
The USMC Reactivates Base in Guam
The United States Marine Corps is increasing activities in Guam. Corps reactivated Base Camp Blaz with a ceremony.
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
Modernisation Contract for USS Arlington
Pentagon is preparing to modernise San Antonio Class Landing Platform Dock (LPD) USS Arlington (LPD 24).
Navy / Maritime
Air
The US Navy Approves Full-Rate Production of the CH-53K
The US Navy has approved full-rate production (FRP) of the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter, which will produce more than 20 units per year.
Land
GDLS to Deliver the Latest version of 8X8 ARV to the USMC
GDLS stated that the company would be delivering the latest version of its Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) to the US Marine Corps (USMC).
