Author: DP Staff Writer

Americas Naval 

Lockheed Martin Team Launches U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship Future USS Cooperstown

January 19, 2020 DP Staff Writer 0 Comments Freedom-class LCS, Independence-class LCS, U.S. Navy (USN), USA, USS Cooperstown (LCS-23)

Lockheed Martin-led industry team launched the U.S. Navy’s 23rd Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the future USS Cooperstown (LCS 23), in

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Americas Land 

U.S. Marine Corps Testing Capabilities of New Amphibious Combat Vehicle

January 19, 2020 DP Staff Writer 0 Comments Amphibious vehicle, Armoured Vehicle, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), USA, USMC Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV)

The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) tested the maneuverability and performance of the new Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) during low-light and

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Americas Space 

USAF 2nd Space Operations Squadron Sets First GPS III Satellite, SVN-74, Healthy and Active

January 19, 2020 DP Staff Writer 0 Comments Global Positioning System (GPS), GPS III, Navigation satellite, U.S. Air Force (USAF), USA, USA-289, USAF 2nd Space Operations Squadron (2 SOPS)

The U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Space Operations Squadron (2 SOPS) set the first GPS III satellite, the Satellite Vehicle Number

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Uncategorized 

Dstl, QinetiQ Complete Medusa APS Trials

January 18, 2020 DP Staff Writer 0 Comments Active protection system (APS), Challenger 2 MBT, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) UK, Dstl MEDUSA Technical Assessment Programme (TAP), Hensoldt, Hensoldt Multifunctional Self-Protection System (MUSS), QinetiQ, UK

The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and QinetiQ have completed trials to assess a system to protect combat

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C4ISR Global 

Four Nations Select Lockheed Martin’s Next Generation Radar

January 18, 2020January 18, 2020 DP Staff Writer 0 Comments Canada, Early warning radar, Japan, LM Solid State Radar (SSR), Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR), Radar, Spain, USA

Four nations have selected Lockheed Martin’s Solid State Radar (SSR) technology to provide front-line defense with its cutting-edge air and

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Americas C4ISR 

Raytheon Receives $30 Million from U.S. Navy in Support of Dual Band Radar (DBR) Program

January 18, 2020 DP Staff Writer 0 Comments Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Radar, Raytheon, Raytheon Dual Band Radar (DBR), U.S. Navy (USN), USA

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems is awarded a contract modification, worth around $30 million, from U.S. Navy in support of the

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Asia-Pacific Misc 

Papua New Guinea Defence Force Supports Australia’s Emergency Bushfire Response

January 18, 2020 DP Staff Writer 0 Comments Australia, Australian Defence Force (ADF), Firefighting Operations, Operation Bushfire Assist 2019-2020, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF)

Around 80 military engineers, as well as a command and liaison element, from the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF)

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Air/ Missile Defense Europe 

Russian Aerospace Forces Receives New S-350 Vityaz Anti-Aircraft Missile System

January 18, 2020 DP Staff Writer 0 Comments Air Defense System, Russia, Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS), S-350 Vityaz

The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) received the latest S-350 Vityaz anti-aircraft missile system, the country’s Ministry of Defence announced. During

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Asia-Pacific Naval 

China Coast Guard Ship Visits Philippines for First Time

January 18, 2020 DP Staff Writer 0 Comments China, China Coast Guard (CCG), China Coast Guard ship 5204, Patrol vessel, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippines

A China Coast Guard (CCG) patrol vessel, designated 5204, arrived in Manila, the Philippines for a port visit on January

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Americas Naval 

HMS Forth Begins First Patrol Around Falklands

January 18, 2020 DP Staff Writer 0 Comments East Cove Military Port, Falkland Islands, HMS Forth (P222), Patrol vessel, River-class OPV, Royal Navy, South Georgia Island, UK

The UK Royal Navy Batch 2 River-class offshore patrol vessel HMS Forth (P222) began her first patrol around the Falklands,

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