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Gecko Robotics’ Komodo Robot Aids Ship Flight Deck Maintenance - By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — Robots and other unmanned systems are advocated to relieve humans for the “dull, dirty, and dangerous” jobs and missions the Navy is called upon to complete. One example is the increasing use of robotics for assessment and maintenance of ship surfaces such as...
NPS Online Student Advances Fleet Analysis of Autonomous Systems - From Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Langholf, May 6, 2026 MONTEREY, Calif. — Advanced analyses completed by a Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) distance learning student is helping inform the U.S. Navy’s future employment of autonomous systems, demonstrating how NPS Online students, and the school’s unique certificate programs, offer the same impact on fleet needs as their counterparts on campus in Monterey.   U.S. Navy Lt. Marissa Amodeo, assigned...
BlackSea Technologies Awarded $256 Million Navy Contract - From BlackSea Technologies BALTIMORE, Md., May 5th, 2026, BlackSea Technologies announced today that it was awarded a five-year, $256 million contract to build and support the Seabased Petroleum Distribution System (SPDS) program. Under the contract, BlackSea will construct up to five SPDS units and support equipment from May 2026 through March 2031. Primary production will be centered in Baltimore with additional work supported by partners along the Gulf Coast. Managed by Navy PMO 314, Logistics Over...
U.S. Forces Disable Vessel in Gulf of Oman Attempting to Violate Blockade - From U.S. Central Command, May 6, 2026 TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. forces operating in the Gulf of Oman enforced blockade measures by disabling an Iranian-flagged unladen oil tanker attempting to sail toward an Iranian port at 9 a.m. ET, May 6. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces observed M/T Hasna as it transited international waters enroute to an Iranian...
U.S. Coast Guard creates new Special Missions Command to counter maritime threats at home, abroad - From U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, May 6, 2026 WASHINGTON – The Coast Guard is standing up the Special Missions Command to oversee its deployable specialized forces. The command will enhance the operational effectiveness of the Coast Guard in responding to a wide range of national emergencies and events as the demand for deployable specialized forces capabilities increase.   ...

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Gecko Robotics’ Komodo Robot Aids Ship Flight Deck Maintenance

By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — Robots and other unmanned systems are advocated to relieve humans for the “dull, dirty, and dangerous” jobs and missions the Navy is called upon to comple...

May 7, 2026 No Responses

NPS Online Student Advances Fleet Analysis of Autonomous Systems

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BlackSea Technologies Awarded $256 Million Navy Contract

From BlackSea Technologies BALTIMORE, Md., May 5th, 2026, BlackSea Technologies announced today that it was awarded a five-year, $256 million contract to build and support the Seabase...

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U.S. Forces Disable Vessel in Gulf of Oman Attempting to...

From U.S. Central Command, May 6, 2026 TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. forces operating in the Gulf of Oman enforced blockade measures by disabling an Iranian-flagged unladen oil tanker attempting t...

May 7, 2026 No Responses

U.S. Coast Guard creates new Special Missions Command to counter...

From U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, May 6, 2026 WASHINGTON – The Coast Guard is standing up the Special Missions Command to oversee its deployable specialized forces. The command will enhance...

Gecko Robotics’ Komodo Robot Aids Ship Flight Deck Maintenance

Navy

Gecko Robotics’ Komodo Robot Aids Ship Flight Deck Maintenance

Bell to Provide Bell 505 Airframe for U.S. Marine Corps’ MARV-EL Program

Marine Corps

Bell to Provide Bell 505 Airframe for U.S. Marine Corps’ MARV-EL Program

Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard creates new Special Missions Command to counter maritime threats at home, abroad

Maritime Industrial Base in Crisis, New CMS Report Finds

Merchant Marine

Maritime Industrial Base in Crisis, New CMS Report Finds

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