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Posted on May 21, 2024

Lockheed Martin, in cooperation with elements of the US Department of Defense, has successfully shot down a mock cruise missile with a PAC-3 MSE interceptor fired from a Mk 70 launcher derived from the Mk 41 Vertical Launch System.

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Successful Patriot Interceptor Test From Naval Vertical Launcher Is A Big Deal Successful Patriot Interceptor Test From Naval Vertical Launcher Is A Big Deal

Posted on May 20, 2024

While the situation is clearly still confused, multiple reports suggest that one or perhaps two Russian Navy vessels have been seriously damaged or destroyed in the latest Ukrainian attack on the Black Sea Fleet. The two vessels in question are the Project 22800 Karakurt class missile corvette Tsiklon and the Project 266M Akvamarin class minesweeper Kovrovets.

Rumors Swirl Around Attacks On Russian Black Sea Fleet Warships (Updated) Rumors Swirl Around Attacks On Russian Black Sea Fleet Warships (Updated)

Posted on May 20, 2024

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The Marine Unit Charged With Digitally Connecting Everything Over The Battlefield The Marine Unit Charged With Digitally Connecting Everything Over The Battlefield

By James Deboer

Posted on May 17, 2024

Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) guide training ordnance into the ship’s forward vertical launch system (VLS) cells during a proof-of-concept evolution in San Diego, Oct. 4. MV Ocean Valor conducted its first at-sea vertical launch system reload with Spruance, demonstrating the ability of the U.S. Navy to re-arm surface vessels who employ VLS.

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Eying China Threat, Congress Pushes Navy On At-Sea Rearming Eying China Threat, Congress Pushes Navy On At-Sea Rearming

Posted on May 16, 2024

The US military has finished installing a floating pier for the Gaza Strip. It means officials are now poised to begin ferrying badly needed humanitarian aid into the enclave besieged over seven months of intense fighting in the Israel-Hamas war.

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U.S. Navy Completes Gaza Aid Pier, Deliveries Imminent (Updated) U.S. Navy Completes Gaza Aid Pier, Deliveries Imminent (Updated)

Updated on May 16, 2024

A Navy Growler electronic attack jet now sports a Hind helicopter "kill mark"

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Navy EA-18G Growler Sports Puzzling Mi-24 Hind Kill Mark Overseas Navy EA-18G Growler Sports Puzzling Mi-24 Hind Kill Mark Overseas

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on May 16, 2024

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China’s Mysterious Stealthy Warship Has Headed Out To Sea (Updated) China’s Mysterious Stealthy Warship Has Headed Out To Sea (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick, Oliver Parken

Posted on May 15, 2024

An uncrewed version of the UH-72B Lakota helicopter is among the types now in the running to become of the Marine Corps' next logistics drones.

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UH-72 Lakota Drone In The Running To Haul Cargo For The USMC UH-72 Lakota Drone In The Running To Haul Cargo For The USMC

Posted on May 14, 2024

The United Kingdom has announced plans to build up to six new Multi Role Support Ships (MRSS), a new class of amphibious warfare vessels that will join an ambitious shipbuilding program that now includes a total of 28 warships and submarines. The new MRSS vessels will also accommodate drones, a growing area of interest for the U.K. Royal Navy.

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Royal Navy To Get Up To Six New Amphibious Warships Royal Navy To Get Up To Six New Amphibious Warships

Posted on May 14, 2024

Congress says the Navy's CMV-22B Ospreys can only fly 30 minutes from a divert airfield, limiting their ability to provide carrier onboard delivery services.

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Navy CMV-22B Ospreys Only Allowed To Fly 30 Minutes From A Divert Airfield: Congress Navy CMV-22B Ospreys Only Allowed To Fly 30 Minutes From A Divert Airfield: Congress

Posted on May 14, 2024

The history and legacy of the Navy's F-16N

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Live Fast, Die Young: The Story Of The Navy’s F-16N Live Fast, Die Young: The Story Of The Navy’s F-16N

Updated on May 14, 2024

Every Marine A Drone Defender Under Three Part Counter-UAS Plan Every Marine A Drone Defender Under Three Part Counter-UAS Plan

Posted on May 13, 2024

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) visits Naval Station Norfolk following a seven-month deployment, May 10. Throughout the ship’s seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations, Carney successfully destroyed Houthi-launched weapons, including land attack cruise missiles, anti-ship ballistic missiles, and unmanned systems.

USS Carney Destroyed 65 Houthi Targets During Its Cruise USS Carney Destroyed 65 Houthi Targets During Its Cruise

Posted on May 13, 2024

American Special Operations Forces Are At A Crossroads American Special Operations Forces Are At A Crossroads

Posted on May 12, 2024

A fourth Combatant Craft Heavy stealthy special operations boat is now on order for the Navy and testing of a loitering munition launcher for the Combatant Craft Medium is underway.

Navy’s Secretive Fleet Of Stealthy Special Operations Boats Set To Evolve Navy’s Secretive Fleet Of Stealthy Special Operations Boats Set To Evolve

Posted on May 10, 2024

AEVEX Aerospace, makers of the Phoenix Ghost loitering munition, now makes sea drones.

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Mako Is A Jet Ski Turned Into A Weaponized Drone Mako Is A Jet Ski Turned Into A Weaponized Drone

Posted on May 9, 2024

STRAIT OF SAN JUAN DE FUCA, Wash. (May 6, 2024) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) transits the Strait of San Juan de Fuca escorted by U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and U.S. Coast Guard screening escort vessels. Joint operations, such as this one which involved the Air Force, Coast Guard, and Navy, ensure the U.S. military is ready to meet its security commitments at home and abroad including commitments to our allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwendelyn Ohrazda/Released)

A-10 Warthogs Escorting A Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Certainly Different A-10 Warthogs Escorting A Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Certainly Different

Posted on May 9, 2024

An annual special operations capability demonstration has included paragliding Marines on a mock drone hunt.

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Marine Special Operations Paragliding Capabilities Emerge At Demonstration In Tampa Marine Special Operations Paragliding Capabilities Emerge At Demonstration In Tampa

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on May 8, 2024

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Rogue 1 Is One Of The Marine Corps’ Newest Kamikaze Drone Rogue 1 Is One Of The Marine Corps’ Newest Kamikaze Drone

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on May 8, 2024

Rifle-Armed Robot Dogs Now Being Tested By Marine Special Operators (Updated) Rifle-Armed Robot Dogs Now Being Tested By Marine Special Operators (Updated)

By Oliver Parken, Howard Altman

Posted on May 8, 2024

Super hornets now carrying nine air-to-air missiles

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Super Hornets Now Flying With Nine Air-To-Air Missiles To Counter Houthi Drones Super Hornets Now Flying With Nine Air-To-Air Missiles To Counter Houthi Drones

Posted on May 7, 2024

161013-N-OI810-093 WATERS SURROUNDING THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Oct. 13, 2016) Petty Officer 1st Class (AW/SW) John Diwa, from Dededo, Guam, installs inboard and outboard bearings on a main tire mount of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, in the hangar bay of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Exercise Invincible Spirit. Invincible Spirit is a bilateral exercise conducted with the Republic of Korea Navy in the waters near the Korean Peninsula, consisting of routine carrier strike group (CSG) operations in support of maritime counter-special operating forces and integrated maritime operations. USS Ronald Reagan is on patrol with CSG 5 supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class (SW/AW) Nathan Burke/Released)

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Navy Pays $100K To Replace Each F/A-18 Tire, 3D Printed Repairs Cuts Cost To $300 Navy Pays $100K To Replace Each F/A-18 Tire, 3D Printed Repairs Cuts Cost To $300

By Eric Tegler

Posted on May 7, 2024

USMC is wanting to incorporate drones across its forces.

‘Robot Marines’ In Every Formation: Corps’ Robotics Chief Casts Vision ‘Robot Marines’ In Every Formation: Corps’ Robotics Chief Casts Vision

Posted on May 7, 2024

In a most unusual development in the Black Sea ‘drone war,’ Ukraine appears to have begun arming uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), better known as drone boats, with heat-seeking air-to-air missiles. The adaptation seems to have been made to provide the USVs with protection against the Russian helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft that are increasingly being used to counter them, although many questions remain about how these newly added weapons are intended work.

Ukrainian Drone Boats Now Armed With Adapted Air-To-Air Missiles Ukrainian Drone Boats Now Armed With Adapted Air-To-Air Missiles

Posted on May 6, 2024

We now have a look at the Marine Corps' new uncrewed Tomahawk launch vehicle actually firing a missile.

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Our First Look At Marines’ Tomahawk Missile Launching Drone Truck Firing Our First Look At Marines’ Tomahawk Missile Launching Drone Truck Firing

Posted on May 3, 2024

The Marine Corps is now flight testing a new secretive stand-off missile for its AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters.

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Secretive Long Range Attack Missile For Marine AH-1s Is Now Being Flight Tested Secretive Long Range Attack Missile For Marine AH-1s Is Now Being Flight Tested

Posted on May 3, 2024

The Navy needs more SM-3 surface to air missiles says Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro.

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More SM-3 Interceptors Needed After Downing Iranian Ballistic Missiles: Navy Secretary More SM-3 Interceptors Needed After Downing Iranian Ballistic Missiles: Navy Secretary

Posted on May 3, 2024

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Navy Names Next Amphibious Assault Ship USS Helmand Province Navy Names Next Amphibious Assault Ship USS Helmand Province

Posted on May 2, 2024

The Marines' ACV is getting a big 30mm cannon.

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Marines Poised To Get Their 30mm Cannon-Armed Amphibious Combat Vehicle Marines Poised To Get Their 30mm Cannon-Armed Amphibious Combat Vehicle

Posted on May 2, 2024

The future of the Harvest Hawk armament kits for Marine Corps KC-130J tanker/transport aircraft are increasingly uncertain as focus shifts to planning for future high-end conflicts.

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Marine KC-130Js May Lose Their Missile-Firing Harvest Hawk Kits Marine KC-130Js May Lose Their Missile-Firing Harvest Hawk Kits

Posted on May 1, 2024

Manta Ray Underwater Drone Even More Enormous Than We Thought Manta Ray Underwater Drone Even More Enormous Than We Thought

Posted on May 1, 2024

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How The Marines Plan To Fly The MV-22 Osprey Into The 2060s How The Marines Plan To Fly The MV-22 Osprey Into The 2060s

Posted on Apr 30, 2024

US Marine Corps units are set to begin receiving new Iron Dome and counter-drone systems next year as part of a larger air and missile defense push.

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Marines To More Than Triple Size Of Air Defense Forces By 2029 Marines To More Than Triple Size Of Air Defense Forces By 2029

Posted on Apr 30, 2024

The Kaman Corporation has announced the first flight of its KARGO UAV, a rotary-wing drone intended for autonomous, expeditionary resupply. The design is aimed for the U.S. Marine Corps, for which Kaman previously developed the K-MAX unmanned helicopter. The KARGO UAV is now competing in the Marines’ Medium Autonomous Resupply Vehicle — Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) program, with a winner due to be selected this summer.

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Kaman’s Kargo Logistics Drone For The Marines Now In Flight Test Kaman’s Kargo Logistics Drone For The Marines Now In Flight Test

Posted on Apr 30, 2024

China’s latest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, appears poised to leave port to begin its first at-sea trials. The development comes soon after five aircraft mockups appeared on the deck of the flattop, as you can read about here. Once the Fujian goes to sea, it will mark a hugely important step in the development of China’s naval aviation, with the carrier being the first of its kind to be fully locally designed and also its first to launch aircraft via catapults rather than by a ‘ski jump’ takeoff ramp.

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China’s New Aircraft Carrier Pulls Away From Its Pier Ahead Of Sea Trials China’s New Aircraft Carrier Pulls Away From Its Pier Ahead Of Sea Trials

Posted on Apr 29, 2024

A US Marine Corps CH-53K recently carried the stripped-down hulk of an F-35C fighter from one base to another and refueled in mid-air along the way.

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Check Out This Marine CH-53K Carrying An F-35C While Refueling From A KC-130T Check Out This Marine CH-53K Carrying An F-35C While Refueling From A KC-130T

Posted on Apr 26, 2024

The German Navy frigate Hessen has departed the Red Sea and is headed home.

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German Frigate That Fought Off Houthi Drones Heads Home After 58 Days German Frigate That Fought Off Houthi Drones Heads Home After 58 Days

Posted on Apr 22, 2024

Satellite imagery does now show any apparent damage to Russia's unique submarine rescue and deep-sea salvage ship Kommuna, one of the oldest military vessels in service in anywhere in the world.

Russia’s Historic Submarine Rescue Ship Looks Undamaged After Claimed Strike Russia’s Historic Submarine Rescue Ship Looks Undamaged After Claimed Strike

Posted on Apr 22, 2024

Ancient Greece: Sea Battle - Coloured engraving by Heinrich Leutemann (1824-1905) - Bilder aus dem Altertume

How The Ancient Greeks Waged War On The High Seas How The Ancient Greeks Waged War On The High Seas

By Dr. Joanne Ball

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

Ghost Shark is being jointly developed and funded by a partnership between Defence and Anduril Australia, and will become Mission Zero (0) for the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA).

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Australia’s Ghost Shark Uncrewed Submarine Breaks Cover Australia’s Ghost Shark Uncrewed Submarine Breaks Cover

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

Mockups seen on the deck of the Chinese carrier Fujian

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Deck Of China’s Nearly Complete Carrier Now Hosting Multiple Aircraft Mockups Deck Of China’s Nearly Complete Carrier Now Hosting Multiple Aircraft Mockups

Posted on Apr 17, 2024

The US Navy has put in a rush order for five new Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (EAGLS C-UAS) to help defend U.S. forces in the Middle East.

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Laser Rocket Anti-Drone Systems Being Rushed To U.S. Forces In The Middle East Laser Rocket Anti-Drone Systems Being Rushed To U.S. Forces In The Middle East

Posted on Apr 15, 2024

A variety of US and other foreign military assets, including US Navy Arleigh Burke class destroyers helped shoot down Iranian missiles and drones heading for targets in Israel.

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Signs Point To Combat Debut Of Navy’s SM-3 Interceptor Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles Signs Point To Combat Debut Of Navy’s SM-3 Interceptor Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles

Posted on Apr 14, 2024

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The Latest On The SPY-6 Radar That’s Set To Dominate The Navy’s Future Fleet The Latest On The SPY-6 Radar That’s Set To Dominate The Navy’s Future Fleet

By Jamie Hunter, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

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To Meet Critical Pacific Logistics Needs, U.S. Navy To Lean On International Help To Meet Critical Pacific Logistics Needs, U.S. Navy To Lean On International Help

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

The French Navy frigate Alsace has returned from its operational deployment to the Red Sea, with its commander describing what he says is an unprecedented degree of threat against shipping from Houthi drone and missile attacks. The words of Captain Jérôme Henry highlight the challenge being faced in the Red Sea since October last year and also raise questions about the wider readiness of European navies involved in Aspides — the European Union’s naval task force created to protect commercial shipping in the region.

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French Frigate Captain Describes Frenetic Red Sea Combat French Frigate Captain Describes Frenetic Red Sea Combat

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

The Navy is pushing ahead with work on a scalable electronic attack system for ships that cannot be fitted with the powerful, but massive AN/SLQ-32(V)7 electronic warfare suite.

Rush Is On To Give Smaller And Older Navy Ships Advanced Electronic Attack Capability Rush Is On To Give Smaller And Older Navy Ships Advanced Electronic Attack Capability

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

Concept art for DARPA's medium USV "NOMARS"

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DARPA’s Defiant Fully Uncrewed Demonstrator Ship Will Hit The Seas Later This Year DARPA’s Defiant Fully Uncrewed Demonstrator Ship Will Hit The Seas Later This Year

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

New AIM-9X configuration for the super hornet and growler.

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F/A-18 Super Hornets Now Flying With Four AIM-9Xs From USS Eisenhower To Counter Drones F/A-18 Super Hornets Now Flying With Four AIM-9Xs From USS Eisenhower To Counter Drones

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

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Navy’s Vision For Disposable Carrier-Based Loyal Wingman Drones Comes Into Focus Navy’s Vision For Disposable Carrier-Based Loyal Wingman Drones Comes Into Focus

Posted on Apr 10, 2024

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Navy Wants A Cheap Heavy Torpedo That Can Be Stockpiled Fast Navy Wants A Cheap Heavy Torpedo That Can Be Stockpiled Fast

Posted on Apr 10, 2024

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How To Satisfy The Navy’s Future Vertical Lift-Maritime Strike Needs With Bell’s Rob Freeland How To Satisfy The Navy’s Future Vertical Lift-Maritime Strike Needs With Bell’s Rob Freeland

By Jamie Hunter, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 9, 2024

The US Navy has cleared its EA-18G Growlers to carry AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles, and increased how many its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet can carry, decisions driven by Houthi drone things in and around the Red Sea.

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Navy EA-18G Growlers Get AIM-9X, Super Hornets Can Now Carry More Sidewinders Navy EA-18G Growlers Get AIM-9X, Super Hornets Can Now Carry More Sidewinders

Posted on Apr 9, 2024

The US Navy is looking to add RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles to the arsenals of most of its Arleigh Burke class destroyers, and is pushing ahead with other more substantial upgrades for those ships, too.

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Rolling Airframe Missiles To Arm Arleigh Burke Destroyer Fleet Rolling Airframe Missiles To Arm Arleigh Burke Destroyer Fleet

Posted on Apr 9, 2024

A missile is launched from the Sa'ar 6-class corvette during the series of live-fire tests of the naval version of its Iron Dome missile-defense system, called "C-Dome"at sea on February 21, 2022.

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Israel’s Ship-Based Iron Dome Just Got Its First Combat Kill Israel’s Ship-Based Iron Dome Just Got Its First Combat Kill

Posted on Apr 9, 2024

Full-scale prototype of Northrop Grumman's Manta Ray

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Manta Ray High-Endurance Underwater Drone Unveiled Manta Ray High-Endurance Underwater Drone Unveiled

Posted on Apr 8, 2024

The first of 22 former Swiss F-5E/F Tiger II jets is now in the United States for the final phase of its conversion into an aggressor for the Navy and Marine Corps.

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Marine KC-130 Delivers First Of New Batch Of Ex-Swiss F-5s Destined To Be Aggressors Marine KC-130 Delivers First Of New Batch Of Ex-Swiss F-5s Destined To Be Aggressors

Posted on Apr 5, 2024

Navy needs to introduce swarms to its warships now

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The Compelling Case For Arming U.S. Navy Warships With Drone Swarms The Compelling Case For Arming U.S. Navy Warships With Drone Swarms

Posted on Apr 4, 2024

The Royal Danish Navy’s recent woes are continuing, with the service today having declared a missile failure aboard one of its frigates, the Niels Juel, at a harbor in the Baltic Sea. As well forcing the closure of Denmark’s most important strait connecting the Baltic Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, the incident comes one day after the sacking of the head of the Danish Armed Forces, amid the fallout of weapons failures aboard another of its frigates, which was protecting Red Sea shipping against Houthi attacks.

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Harpoon Missile Malfunction On Danish Frigate Closes Part Of Baltic Strait Harpoon Missile Malfunction On Danish Frigate Closes Part Of Baltic Strait

Posted on Apr 4, 2024

The Navy and Lockheed Martin recently conducted a "historic" test in which four AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles were in flight simultaneously.

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Four Stealthy AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles Flew Together In “Historic” Test Four Stealthy AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles Flew Together In “Historic” Test

Posted on Apr 4, 2024

Drone maker Kratos has disclosed the existence of work on an MQ-58B variant of its Valkyrie drone with electronic attack capabilities for the US Marine Corps.

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MQ-58B Electronic Attack-Enabled Version Of Valkyrie Drone For USMC Revealed MQ-58B Electronic Attack-Enabled Version Of Valkyrie Drone For USMC Revealed

Posted on Apr 3, 2024

The Danish Armed Forces say one of the country's frigates shot down four Houthi drones during a recent Red Sea deployment. However, other reports say that the ship also suffered serious problems while in the region.

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Danish Frigate Suffered Radar, Combat System, Gun Problems During Red Sea Ops: Reports Danish Frigate Suffered Radar, Combat System, Gun Problems During Red Sea Ops: Reports

Posted on Apr 3, 2024

The U.S. military is gearing up for the forthcoming retirement of another iconic aircraft type, with the last pilots now having graduated onto the AV-8B Harrier II attack jet. As we have explained in the past, the U.S. Marine Corps is pressing ahead with plans to remove the vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL) aircraft from its inventory before the end of 2026, with this latest development a highly symbolic one within this process.

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Last Marine Harrier Pilots Complete Training As AV-8B’s End Draws Near Last Marine Harrier Pilots Complete Training As AV-8B’s End Draws Near