‒ U.S. Navy award includes 14 new P-8s for Canada, three for Germany ‒ Germany expands Poseidon aircraft fleet with an additional procurement ‒ Order continues global expansion of P-8 maritime patrol capabilities ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 29, 2024 — The U.S. Navy…
STRATCOM Commander Affirms Need for Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va.—The operational commander of the nation’s nuclear arsenal has reiterated to Congress the requirement for a sea-based nuclear-tipped cruise missile. Testifying Feb. 29 before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Air force General Anthony…
Secretary of the Navy Del Toro Meets with Leaders of HD Hyundai and Hanwha in the Republic of Korea; Tours Shipyards
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro met with top shipbuilding industry executives in the Republic of Korea (ROK) and toured some of the world’s most technologically advanced and prolific shipyards. Discussions were very productive and centered on attracting Korean…
HII Completes Initial Sea Trials of Virginia-Class Submarine New Jersey
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today the successful completion of initial sea trials for Virginia-class attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) by the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division. New Jersey spent several…
Bell and Leonardo Enter into Memorandum of Understanding to Evaluate Cooperation Opportunities in the Tiltrotor Technology Domain
Anaheim, Calif. (Feb. 28, 2024) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, and Leonardo S.p.A., have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to evaluate cooperation opportunities in the tiltrotor technology domain. As global leaders in designing, manufacturing, and…
Thales Delivers First CAPTAS-4 Sonar for US Navy
The first CAPTAS-4 variable-depth sonar transmitter has been delivered to the U.S. Navy’s Constellation Frigate Program (FFG-62). Advanced Acoustic Concepts (AAC), a subsidiary of Thales, delivered the first CAPTAS-4 sonar for the U.S. Navy’s Constellation class Frigates (FFG). Prime contractor…
Raven Warns of CR Impact on Navy Department Budget
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — The Department of the Navy (DON) is facing a reduction of $12 billion of buying power if the Defense Department has to operate through fiscal 2024 under a continuing resolution (CR)…
SECDEF Announces Flag Officer Nominations
28 February 2024 The Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the President has made the following nominations: Active O-8 Flag Officer Nominations Navy Rear Adm. (lower half) Mark D. Behning has been nominated for appointment to…
Leonardo DRS to Build State-of-the-Art Naval Propulsion Manufacturing and Test Facility Near Charleston, S.C.
ARLINGTON, VA, February 27, 2024 ̶ Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it has signed a ground lease in the Charleston, South Carolina metropolitan area to develop a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, allowing the company to grow its naval…
Navy Pins First Robotics Warfare Specialist
By MC1(SW/AW) Jeanette M. Mullinax, Chief Of Naval Personnel Public Affairs 27 February 2024 ARLINGTON, Va. — The Chief of Naval Personnel, Vice Adm. Rick Cheeseman, and the Navy’s Personnel Plans and Policy Division (N13) Director, Rear Adm. Jim Waters,…
