Release from the Marine Corps Communications Directorate ***** NEWBURGH, NY, UNITED STATES 05.05.2023 Story by 1st Lt. Kevin Stapleton, Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) NEWBURGH, N.Y. – In accordance with the 38th Commandant’s Planning Guidance and Force Design 2030, U.S. Marine Corps…
Marines receive first MQ-9 Reaper under latest procurement contract
Release from Naval Air Systems Command ***** NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md.–The Marine Corps recently received the first of eight MQ-9 Reapers, which was delivered under a joint contract with the U.S. Air Force. The Navy’s Multi-Mission Tactical…
U.S. Seizes $80 Million Heroin Shipment in Gulf of Oman
Release from U.S. Naval Central Forces Command Public Affairs ***** MANAMA, Bahrain — A U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutter seized $80 million worth of heroin from a fishing vessel transiting the Gulf of Oman, May 10, during the ship’s…
NGC’s AARGM-ER Completes 5th Consecutive Successful Test
Release from Northrop Grumman ***** LOS ANGELES – May 8, 2023 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced the fifth consecutive successful flight test of the U.S. Navy’s AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER). The missile successfully detected,…
GE Power Conversion reports demand for its electric ship solutions to future-proof the latest generation of naval vessels
Release from GE Power Conversion ***** GE Power Conversion reports demand for its electric ship solutions to future-proof the latest generation of naval vessels This week, GE Power Conversion convened with the world’s leading navies and industry at IMDEX Asia,…
HII CHRISTENS VIRGINIA-CLASS ATTACK SUBMARINE MASSACHUSETTS (SSN 798)
Release from HII ***** NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) today christened the Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division. “Shipbuilding is a noble calling, and you can see…
AeroVironment Introduces VTOL Kit for Puma AE UAS
Release from AeroVironment ***** New vertical take-off and landing kit expands operational capabilities and streamlines constrained area operations ARLINGTON, Va., May 9, 2023 – AeroVironment, Inc. today introduced the Puma™ VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) kit, designed for plug-and-play integration into Puma…
Flag Officer Announcements
Release from the U.S. Department of Defense ***** Flag Officer Announcements MAY 5, 2023 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Navy Rear Adm. Robert M. Gaucher for appointment to…
Marine Units Ordered to the Southern Border
***** Arlington, Va. — U.S. Marines from two units have been selected to augment the Department of Homeland Security in assisting with operations along the U.S. southwest border, according to the U.S. Northern Command. The Marines will “provide support with…
USS COOPERSTOWN IS COMMISSIONED IN NEW YORK
Release from Commander, Naval Surface Forces ***** By Ensign Nicko West, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet 06 May 2023 NEW YORK – The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, USS Cooperstown (LCS 23) May 8,…
