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Defense / Naval Systems / North America

U.S. Navy Alters Large Unmanned Surface Vessel Plans

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. Navy has modified its Large Unmanned Surface Vessel (LUSV) acquisition plans.  Last year, the service said it would begin buying two LUSVs per year starting in FY21. Those …

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Defense / Military Aircraft

Australia Receives Northrop Offer for Accelerated Triton Production

March 6, 2020March 6, 2020 - by Daniel Darling

With the threat of a gap in production of its MQ-4C Triton high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) drone, Northrop Grumman is offering a reduced-rate, accelerated-production alternative to Australia. Due to a U.S. …

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Defense / Missiles / North America

Congress Repeals Requirement for Conventional Long-Range Standoff Weapon

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 - by Shaun McDougall

Congress has repealed a requirement for the U.S. Air Force to develop a conventional variant of the Long-Range Standoff (LRSO) air-launched cruise missile.  A nuclear LRSO is currently under development …

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Defense / Missiles / North America

U.S. Navy Fields W76-2 Low-Yield Sub-Launched Nuclear Warhead

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. Navy has fielded the W76-2 low-yield nuclear warhead, which is used on the submarine-launched Trident II ballistic missile.  The low-yield weapon is a variant of the standard W76-1 …

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Defense / Naval Systems / North America

U.S. Navy Awards $22 Billion Contract for Nine Virginia Class Subs

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. Navy has awarded a $22.2 billion contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat for nine Block V Virginia class submarines, of which eight will be equipped with the Virginia …

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Defense / Military Space / North America

U.S. Navy’s MUOS Satellite Constellation Deemed Fully Operational

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. Navy’s Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) was deemed fully operational following a successful multiservice test event conducted last month, reports InsideDefense.com.  A Navy spokesman confirmed that Deputy Chief …

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Defense / Naval Systems / North America

CBO Releases Analysis of U.S. Navy’s FY20 Shipbuilding Plan

October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. Congressional Budget Office has released its annual assessment of the Navy’s shipbuilding plan.  The latest report covers the service’s FY20 budget request and long-term spending plans. The Navy’s …

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Defense / Missiles / North America

BAE Systems Awarded $2.7 Billion APKWS Guided Rocket Contract

September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 - by Shaun McDougall

BAE Systems was awarded a $2.7 billion contract from the U.S. Navy for Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II full-rate production Lots 8-12.  This award procures WGU-59/B units to …

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Defense / Missiles / North America

U.S. Navy Awards Raytheon $349 Million for Maritime Strike Tomahawk

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon a $349 million contract on August 28 for Phase 2 of the Maritime Strike Tomahawk Rapid Deployment Capability, which will follow Phase 1 design and …

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Defense / Naval Systems / North America

U.S. Navy Issues Draft Solicitation for Large Unmanned Surface Vessel

August 15, 2019November 12, 2019 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. Navy has issued a draft Request for Proposals for its Large Unmanned Surface Vessel program.  A final RFP is anticipated in the fourth quarter of FY19. “The LUSV …

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