The first MQ-9 Reaper unmanned reconnaissance aircraft in the Netherlands has been officially delivered by the manufacturer. With the US Air Force, Defense established yesterday that the aircraft meets the requirements. This was done via so-called acceptance flights. With the Reaper, the armed force…

Much of the U.S. military’s fleet of refueling aircraft is old — the newest KC-135 Stratotanker, for instance, was built in 1965. And sealift ships available to the U.S. military are also nearing the time when they’ll be expected to retire.

“When I look at the capabilities that Transcom has, I l…

STRATFORD, Conn. — Prioritizing affordability and utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, will build nine additional CH-53K aircraft at a lower unit price than previous lot buys, resulting in significant savings for the U.S. government and taxpayers. The c…

WASHINGTON — South Korea is seeking to purchase six close-in weapon systems (CIWS) for its naval ships from the United States, U.S. congressional records showed Thursday.

CIWS is a ship-based gun designed to detect and destroy short-range incoming missiles and enemy aircraft that have penetrate…

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The E-6B Mercury provides an important link in the nation’s strategic nuclear deterrence. It allows survivable communication between the president and the triad of nuclear weapon systems – bombers, missile fields, and ballistic missile submarines.

Sustaining this mission w…

This morning, the United States delivered two UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters at Zagreb Airport. The arrival of the U.S. Black Hawk weapon system, valued at 360 million Kuna, will contribute to Croatia’s growing defense capabilities and military preparedness in support of NATO. The Black Hawk provides…