Oshkosh Defense has submitted a design proposal for the US Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV), part of the Army’s next generation combat family of vehicles (NGCV) programme.
The Congressional Research Service tells us that the Army intended to develop three RCV variants: light, medium, and heavy.
The Army envisions employing RCVs as scouts and escorts for manned fighting vehicles. They would deter ambushes and guard the flanks of mechanised formations.
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MarineLance Cpl. Catherine Arnett faces a special court-martial. The Marine Corps accuses her of disobeying orders on several occasions. (Photo courtesy The Pipe Hitter Foundation.).
A Marine who has long fought against getting vaccinated for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been released after spending more than 100 days in the brig for allegedly refusing orders to go to the United States so she could be discharged, said Giorgio Kirylo, a retired Marine who is helping her.
Marine Lance Cpl.
The Department of the Navy is creating a new Maritime Accelerated Response Capability Cell to facilitate security cooperation with allies and partners, with an initial focus on Ukraine and Taiwan.
Frederick “Jay” Stefany, acting assistant secretary for research, development and acquisition, announced the establishment of the MARCC in a May 2 memo, which was obtained by DefenseScoop.
The new cell will “ensure swift, comprehensive DON support to critical Department of Defense (DOD) priorities and ongoing crises.
No one can keep a straight face and ridicule the Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM). If ever a legitimate game-changer existed, the Javelin fills that role to the hilt. I personally fired just a single round of the Javelin, and it would not be at all ludicrous to declare that it is difficult to miss […]
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The Aselsan CIWS was unveiled at the IDEF 2019 exhibition. (Janes/Patrick Allen)
The first Aselsan Gökdeniz naval close-in weapon system (CIWS) destined for the Turkish Navy has been integrated into the lead Istanbul (TF-100)-class frigate following the completion of its factory acceptance test (FAT), the company has announced.
First-of-class
İstanbul
is under construction at the Istanbul Shipyard Command and is planned to be commissioned in the last quarter of 2023.
The FAT milestone follows the successful completion of shipborne firing tests in May 2022.
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According to U.S. officials, the Biden administration has launched an effort to bring the Pentagon and the Israeli army together for joint military planning concerning Iran.
The Biden administration approached Israel a few weeks ago about engaging in joint military planning regarding Iran, according to 3 U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
Team EU HYDEF displayed a mock-up of a potential interceptor at FEINDEF 2023. (Andrew White)
The Spanish-led consortium tasked with developing the European Hypersonic Defence (EU HYDEF) interceptor concept released further details of the programme at the FEINDEF 2023 exhibition in Madrid, held from 17 to 19 May.
The A400M (pictured) is set to becomes the RAF’s sole fixed-wing medium-lift transport aircraft when the C-130J is retired in the coming weeks. The service says it will have transitioned all of the capabilities, including the niche special forces duties, over to the aircraft by 2025. (Janes/Gareth Jennings)
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) is confident that it can fully transition the niche special operations forces (SOF) capabilities of the Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules to the Airbus A400M Atlas airlifter in the next couple of years, the new service chief said on 17 May.
The UK has confirmed its intentions to equip the RN’s five Type 31 general-purpose frigates with the Lockheed Martin Mk 41 vertical launching system (VLS). (Royal Navy)
The UK Royal Navy (RN) has revealed plans to install the Lockheed Martin Mk 41 vertical launching system (VLS) into its five new Type 31 Inspiration-class general-purpose frigates. The fit will expand the range of missiles and capabilities the ships can deliver.
North Korea and China’s growing assertiveness have compelled South Korea to enhance its military capabilities and preparedness.
The country is investing in new weapons systems, expanding military personnel, and strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure.
South Korea’s defence budget shrank to $44.2bn, at a compound annual growth rate of -8.5%, in 2022. GlobalData intelligence forecasts this to rebound to $47.1bn, at a CAGR of 7.1%, in 2024. Henceforward, the company expects steady growth as the defence budget swells to $52.1bn by 2028.
South Korea’s defence budget breakdown.