Navy/USMC

The build-rate for the Virginia-class (SSN-774) attack submarines could take a hit with the planned reductions in defense spending just as the Navy was able to get two under construction […]

The installation of two massive radar systems on a Navy ship designed to gather data about ballistic missile launches by countries around the world has been completed, Raytheon [RTN] said […]

Pentagon leaders made clear yesterday the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is under continued scrutiny, expressing doubt about buying all three aircraft variants as well as attempts to revive the jet’s […]

The Navy has updated its request for proposals (RFP) for the next contract for the Aegis Combat System and extended the deadline for contractors to submit bids to Dec. 15. […]

Industry bids are due this month in the competition to supply the Marine Corps with a long-range precision mortar, and an award could be announced by the end of this […]

BAE Systems received a $21.9 million contract award from the Marines for ongoing maintenance, updates and repairs to Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. The award will be used to […]

A top Washington think tank is calling on the Pentagon to prioritize naval and air forces during upcoming budget cuts, while controlling requirements for new systems, focusing investment on weapons […]

The K-MAX unmanned cargo helicopter will be deployed to Afghanistan next month following an evaluation that concluded the system performed well during testing last summer, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) […]

The Navy’s draft request for proposals (RFP) issued this week for the successor program to the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) leaves little flexibility for the service to develop the […]

The military aircraft industrial base should remain in “good shape” despite ongoing market pressures, but could be harmed by reduced defense spending for future procurement and research and development, according […]