Release from SECNAV Public Affairs ***** 12 October 2023 Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced that a future San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock will be named USS Philadelphia (LPD 32) at Independence Hall, during Philadelphia Navy and…
Furuno Electronics Complement New NSMV Training Vessel “Empire State VII”
Release from Furuno ***** Orlando, FL - Philly Shipyard has delivered a new vessel purpose-built for training new cadets and officers who will ultimately crew both government and commercial-owned sealift ships. The 159.85-meter Empire State VII was built by TOTE Services, LLC under…
U.S. Navy breaks ground on new Regional Training Center (RTC) at IALR Campus
The new center will accommodate full-scale growth of the defense manufacturing training program, providing a pipeline of 800-1,000 skilled workers per year for high-demand jobs. DANVILLE, Va. (October 11, 2023) – The United States Navy broke ground on a…
CTF 150, U.S. Coast Guard Seize $25 Million in Illegal Drugs
Release from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs ***** By U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs | October 11, 2023 MANAMA, Bahrain — The U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC John Scheuerman (WPC 1146) seized about $25…
U.S. Coast Guard recovers remaining evidence from Titan submersible
Release from Coast Guard Headquarters ***** From Coast Guard Headquarters, Oct. 10, 2023 WASHINGTON – Marine safety engineers with the Coast Guard’s Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) recovered and transferred remaining Titan submersible debris and evidence from the North Atlantic Ocean…
Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group to deploy
Release from the U.S. Navy Office of Information ***** The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group will depart on a regularly scheduled deployment, Oct. 13. The flagship aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea…
HII is Awarded $347 Million U.S. Navy Lionfish Small UUV Contract
Release from HII ***** Contract includes initial build of nine UUVs with potential for up to 200 MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a contract to…
Navy Hospital Ship Departs for Pacific Partnership 2024-1
Release from U.S. 3rd Fleet ****** By USNS Mercy Public Affairs San Diego (Oct. 11, 2023) – The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) departed San Diego, marking the beginning of Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Oct. 10. The U.S. Navy…
USS Jack H Lucas Commissioned in Port Tampa
Release from Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet ***** TAMPA, FLORIDA (Oct. 7, 2023) – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H Lucas (DDG 125) was commissioned at Tampa, Florida, Oct. 7. DDG 125 is named for Pfc. Jack…
Teledyne FLIR Defense Unveils New Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance System
Release from Teledyne FLIR Defense ***** Next gen nano-drone builds on battle-proven Black Hornet 3 legacy; Delivers improved range, endurance, signature and imagery data while providing covert situational awareness to warfighters WASHINGTON, DC, October 10, 2023 ― Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of…
