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[Mike1976]

New Common Minigun Variant To Replace All Existing Versions Eyed By U.S.

U.S. forces have accumulated a maze of different Minigun variants since the first versions entered service more than six decades ago.

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[Mike1976]

Modular ships ... feels like I've seen this movie before ... Oh yeah the Zumwalt fiasco!

Also the Israeli industry are so far the only ones to have vertically launching modules which is rather important if you want to have every missile capable of being launched in more than one direction.

Navy's Top Admiral Eyes Modular Construction To Speed New Frigate Construction

The "distributed shipbuilding" concept should reduce the time it takes to build the frigates, according to the Chief of Naval Operations.

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Navy's New Frigate Program Makes Big Bet On Containers Loaded With Missiles

The Navy is pushing back on concerns about the built-in capabilities of FF(X) frigates, including the lack of a vertical launch system array.

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[Chazman]

Modular ships ... feels like I've seen this movie before ... Oh yeah the Zumwalt fiasco!

Also the Israeli industry are so far the only ones to have vertically launching modules which is rather important if you want to have every missile capable of being launched in more than one direction.

Navy's Top Admiral Eyes Modular Construction To Speed New Frigate Construction

The "distributed shipbuilding" concept should reduce the time it takes to build the frigates, according to the Chief of Naval Operations.

www.twz.com

Navy's New Frigate Program Makes Big Bet On Containers Loaded With Missiles

The Navy is pushing back on concerns about the built-in capabilities of FF(X) frigates, including the lack of a vertical launch system array.

www.twz.com

Navy is looking to build 50-65 of these in various Flights. They are needed. It's silly to have a nearly $3 billion Flt III Burke doing anti-drug and piracy work. These are solid, reliable and tested ships. I wish they started 15 years ago.

 

[Mike1976]

Navy is looking to build 50-65 of these in various Flights. They are needed. It's silly to have a nearly $3 billion Flt III Burke doing anti-drug and piracy work. These are solid, reliable and tested ships. I wish they started 15 years ago.

The FFG(X) was meant to be a simple copy and paste too with some minor adjustments. Wouldn't be surprised if the incompetents who are still in office stuff this one up again by endless modifications to the design. The results won't be apparent until after Trump has left office.

 

[Chazman]

The FFG(X) was meant to be a simple copy and paste too with some minor adjustments. Wouldn't be surprised if the incompetents who are still in office stuff this one up again by endless modifications to the design. The results won't be apparent until after Trump has left office.

Yeah, we'll see . Hopefully something was learned.

 

[Mike1976]

U.S. Army approves Deployment XM204 top-attack anti-tank ammunition to Counter Russian Armor in Europe

U.S. Army has approved urgent deployment of the XM204 top-attack anti-tank munition, accelerating fielding in Europe amid near-peer threats.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Tests JAGM Vertical Launch Missile in First-Ever Counter-Drone Intercept

Lockheed Martin JAGM missile destroys drone in first vertical launch test, expanding U.S. counter-drone options with precision-guided air defense.

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[Mike1976]

Lockheed Martin’s First NGSRI Flight Test Advances U.S. Short-Range Air Defense Modernization

Lockheed Martin’s NGSRI interceptor completed its first flight test, accelerating U.S. Army short-range air defense modernization.

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[Mike1976]

Saab offers 72 Gripen fighters and six GlobalEye aircraft to Canada amid F-35 review

Saab proposes 72 Gripen fighters and six GlobalEye aircraft to Canada, linking the package to 12,600 jobs as Ottawa reviews its F-35 procurement strategy.

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[Mike1976]

Anduril Wins $23.9M Contract to Equip U.S. Marines With Man-Packable Bolt-M Loitering Munitions

The U.S. Marine Corps will receive 600+ Bolt-M loitering munitions under a $23.9M OPF-L contract, expanding squad-level precision fires.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Army Adds Fourth Global 6500 Jet to HADES Intelligence and Surveillance Program

Sierra Nevada Corporation buys a fourth Global 6500 jet to accelerate the U.S. Army HADES ISR transition and reduce program risk.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Air Force Deploys MH-139A Helicopters for First Minuteman III Nuclear Convoy Escort

MH-139A Grey Wolf completes first operational Minuteman III convoy escort, boosting U.S. nuclear security at Malmstrom AFB.

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[Mike1976]

US Army to receive first MV-75 tiltrotor in 2026 five years earlier than planned

The US Army will field its first MV-75 tiltrotor in 2026, accelerating Future Vertical Lift as lessons from Ukraine reshape Army aviation modernization choices

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Navy Accepts 350th MH-60R Romeo Helicopter as Pacific Maritime Threats Grow

The U.S. Navy accepts its 350th MH-60R helicopter, marking a key milestone for naval aviation and Pacific Fleet readiness.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Congress approves deployment of SLCM-N nuclear cruise missiles on Trump-class battleships

US Congress confirms nuclear SLCM-N missiles will equip the future Trump-class BBG(X), marking the return of sea-based nuclear strike options beyond submarines.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Coast Guard Expands Arctic Operations With USCGC Kimball Patrol Mission

USCGC Kimball’s 120-day Arctic patrol highlights how Coast Guard presence now underpins U.S. deterrence and defense in the High North.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Marine Corps Selects XQ-58 Valkyrie Drone to Team with F-35s in Future Air Combat

Northrop Grumman and Kratos win a $231.5M Marine Corps CCA deal using the XQ-58 Valkyrie to extend F-35-led airpower.

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[Mike1976]

Northrop Grumman's New MK54 MOD 2 Torpedo Enters Production to Redefine U.S. Anti-Submarine Warfare

Northrop Grumman has begun production of the MK54 MOD 2 torpedo, boosting U.S. Navy anti-submarine warfare with smarter targeting.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. NORAD deploys aircraft to Greenland’s Pituffik Space Base amid ongoing Arctic sovereignty crisis

NORAD confirms planned aircraft deployment to Pituffik Space Base in Greenland as part of routine North American air defense operations coordinated with Denmark

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Air Force to keep retired F-117 Nighthawk stealth jets flying until 2034

The retired F-117 Nighthawk will continue limited U.S. Air Force operations until at least 2034 for training and testing roles.

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