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Sikorsky to Build Six More CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopters

Sikorsky to Build Six More CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopters

STRATFORD, Conn. — Sikorsky will build six additional production CH-53K King Stallion helicopters under a new contract for the U.S. Navy. The aircraft will further support the U.S. Marine Corps in its mission to conduct expeditionary heavy-lift assault transport of armored vehicles, equipment and …
Another Littoral Combat Ship Breaks Down During Deployment

Another Littoral Combat Ship Breaks Down During Deployment

WASHINGTON — The littoral combat ship Detroit is limping back to Mayport, Florida from a deployment to South America in a move that marks the latest setback for the Freedom variant’s complicated propulsion system.

Three sources familiar with the situation told Defense News the casualty is in De…

A Capo Teulada attività per il mantenimento dell’operatività e per formazione di base VFP1

A Capo Teulada attività per il mantenimento dell’operatività e per formazione di base VFP1

Il distaccamento della brigata Sassari ha concluso un intenso periodo addestrativo di circa quattro settimane svolto presso il poligono di Capo Teulada, durante il quale sono state condotte attività addestrative per il mantenimento dell’operatività di arma e specialità e per il completamento dell’addestramento al combattimento per la formazione di base dei Volontari in Ferma Prefissata (VFP1), neo assegnati ai reparti della brigata.

Turkish Firms Unveil ULAQ Armed Unmanned Surface Vehicle

Turkish Firms Unveil ULAQ Armed Unmanned Surface Vehicle

Operating with domestic capital in defense industry, Antalya-based ARES Shipyard and Ankara-based METEKSAN Defence, have launched Turkey’s first Armed Unmanned Surface Vehicle (AUSV) program as a result of intensive R&D activities which have been going on for the last couple of years. Armed Unmanned…
USAF Contracts Study to Transform Airlifters in Weapon Platforms

USAF Contracts Study to Transform Airlifters in Weapon Platforms

ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Air Force Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation (SDPE) Office awarded Lockheed Martin a $25 million contract to support the next phase of the service’s Palletized Munitions Experimentation Campaign.

The fourth phase includes a system-level demonstration in …

U.S. Needs Global Posture for Future Advantage

U.S. Needs Global Posture for Future Advantage

The United States faces a future of multiple adversaries and near-peer competitors with all domains contested. The nation must ensure a solid global posture now, the commander of the U.S. Transportation Command said.

Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons spoke at the Airlift/Tanker Association’s virtual sem…


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