BAE Systems has introduced a new technology, which will enable naval crews to perform high-speed reconnaissance and remote surveillance using unmanned boats. The new system will allow crews to carry out vital tasks such as high speed reconnaissance and remote surveillance while keeping sailors out of harm’s way. The modified boat is capable of operating autonomously for up to 12 hours at a time on either a pre-planned route or via remote control, reaching speeds in excess of 38 knots (44 miles per hour). The technology can be fitted to Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB), which are already used extensively by the Royal Navy. Read more >>

Orbital ATK announced that it has a $16m contract that will replace the four existing rounds with multi-purpose rounds for the Abrams main battle tank. This contract has options of the first phase of development of the 120mm AMP or advanced multi-purpose XM1147 high explosive multi-purpose with a tracer cartridge. Read more >>

The most efficient four-stroke diesel engine - according to the Guinness Book of World Records - has been chosen to power a new icebreaker ship currently under construction in the PJSC Vyborg Shipyard. Read more >>

Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States, will join General Dynamics Electric Boat this weekend to christen the United States Navy’s 13^th Virginia-class attack submarine, Illinois. Read more >>

A test conducted by the United States Navy and Raytheon Company found that a Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile can successfully take a reconnaissance photo and re-target during its flight. Read more >>