Raytheon tasked with outfitting three additional US Army Strykers with 50 kW-class lasers
19 August 2021
by Ashley Roque
The US Army is moving ahead with plans to provide a platoon with four Stryker vehicles outfitted with 50 kW-class lasers in 2022 to down unmanned aircraft systems, rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, and rocket, artillery, and mortar threats.
A Raytheon-backed team is now tasked with proceeding with the effort after a Northrop Grumman prototype was forced out because of technical challenges, several service leaders told reporters on 18 August. However, if the initiative progresses, the service will host a ‘full and open' competition for a production contract.
Navy League 2024: US Navy leadership touts amphibious-ship investments as cost and readiness concerns continue
15 April 2024
by Michael Fabey
The US Navy lost amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard to fire damage. (US Navy)
US Navy (USN) leaders are touting the investments being planned for the country's naval amphibious fleet and associated resources, even as government analysts are questioning the costs of some of these acquisitions and the navy is studying requirements and maintenance issues associated with amphibious forces.
UDT 2024: Type 212 NFS lithium-ion battery system tests move forward
15 April 2024
by Neil Dee
A graphic depiction of the NFS U212 submarine. (OCCAR)
Tests of the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery system for the Italian Navy's Improved Todaro (Type 212 NFS)-class submarines are moving forward, according to the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), which manages the programme.
Navy League 2024: Saildrone's wind-powered USVs provide alternative for monotonous missions
15 April 2024
by Jeremiah Cushman
Two US Navy Saildrone Explorer USVs take part in maritime security operations in the Arabian Sea in early 2023. (US Navy)
Saildrone's family of wind- and solar-powered unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) offer a way to free up manned naval assets for more important missions, Richard Jenkins, founder and CEO of Saildrone, told Janes at the Navy League Sea-Air-Space 2024 global maritime exposition in National Harbor, Maryland, on 10 April. The USVs are already operating under contracts with the US Navy (USN) and other agencies, he said.
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