VANCOUVER, Washington (June 4, 2024) – Vigor, a Titan Company, has begun low rate initial production (LRIP) on the Maneuver Support Vehicle (Light) (MSV(L)) vessel at its facility in Vancouver, Washington. The new generation U.S. Army landing craft replaces the…
BAE Systems electronic warfare pods to protect U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft
NASHUA, N.H. — June 5, 2024 — BAE Systems received a $95 million contract from the U.S. Navy for advanced countermeasure pods to protect the P-8A Poseidon Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft from missiles and other threats. The electronic warfare (EW) pod…
June 4 Red Sea Update
From U.S. Central Command, June 4, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. – In the past 24 hours, Iranian-backed Houthis launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBM) from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen into the Red Sea. There were no injuries or damage reported by U.S.,…
USCGC Seneca Returns Home After Two-Month Patrol in Windward Passage, Florida Straits
U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, May 31, 2024 PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Seneca (WMEC 906) returned to their home port in Portsmouth, May 21, 2024, following a 58-day migrant interdiction patrol in the Windward…
Future Challenges, Opportunities Discussed at Naval Aviation 3-Star Summit
From Naval Air Systems Command, June 3, 2024 LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — The stars were out for over 200 attendees May 29 at the Naval Aviation 3-Star Summit in Lexington Park, Maryland. The evening’s theme was “Advancing Naval Aviation Readiness…
US Navy Launches Careers in Defense Industry
By Team Submarine Public Affairs, June 4, 2024 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) program along with local shipbuilding companies and suppliers, elected officials, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the future of the defense workforce during…
WASP ARG-24TH MEU (SOC) Begin Deployment
From U.S. Fleet Forces Command, 01 June 2024 ATLANTIC OCEAN – Sailors and Marines assigned to the Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) began deployment operations in the Atlantic, June 1. The deployment…
June 2 Red Sea Update
From U.S. Central Command June 3, 2024 TAMPA, Fla – In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces conducted a self-defense engagement over the southern Red Sea, destroying one Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial system (UAS). It was determined the…
Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, LCAC 109
By Team Ships Public Affairs, May 31, 2024 NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Navy took delivery of the latest Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 109 from Textron Systems, May 29. This new addition to the…
USS Shoup Changes Command from Commander to Captain
By Lt. Travis Weger, 23 May 2024 YOKOSUKA, Japan – Capt. Holman Agard relieved Cmdr. Dale Tourtelotte as commanding officer of the the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) May 23, during a change of command ceremony in…
