WASHINGTON, D.C. — Transportation and military officials observed the annual National Maritime Day on May 24, saying the Merchant Marines were the unsung heroes of the second world war and continue to be heroes by shipping vital supplies during the…
Navy to Commission Future Littoral Combat Ship Minneapolis-Saint Paul
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy will commission the future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) as the newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony Saturday, May 21, in Duluth, Minnesota, the Defense Department said May 20. USS…
L3Harris Selected for US Navy Next-Generation Submarine Tender Design Study
HERNDON, Va. — L3Harris Technologies is one of three companies selected to provide preliminary designs for the next generation submarine tender, a support vessel that will provide expeditionary maintenance and repairs for U.S. Navy submarines, the company said May 17. …
U.S. Coast Guard FRC Interdicts $17 Million in Drugs in Middle East
MANAMA, Bahrain — A U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutter seized illicit narcotics from a fishing vessel while conducting patrols in the Gulf of Oman, May 15, Combined Maritime Forces Public Affairs said May 15. USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144)…
Coast Guard is Upping its Game on Cyber, Human Resources and Equipment, Panelists Say
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — In his last Sea-Air-Space visit in uniform, U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Karl Schultz led a panel discussion about the service, which is rapidly seeking to upgrade its equipment, software and human resources to keep up in…
SmartPower Boosts Epirus’ Leonidas Drone-Busting Directed Energy System
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Epirus, a Southern California startup, has incorporated its SmartPower concept into a directed-energy system capable of disabling the electronics of threats such as drones, says Andy Lowery, the company’s chief product officer. The company, located in…
SAIC Partners to Promote Loitering Munition, Underwater Comms System
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — SAIC (Booth 801) is working with partners on weapons systems it says are of great interest to the U.S. Navy and other militaries: a loitering munition, such as those that have seen action in Ukraine, and…
Arctic Nations Cope With Ramifications of Rapidly Warming Region
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Arctic is getting hotter, both literally and figuratively, and allied Arctic nations are grappling with the issues posed by increased access to the region by industry and hostile nations such as Russia and China. “No…
NAVSUP Continues to Refine Critical Supply Chain Support
The pandemic has taught people around the world about the importance of efficient supply chains. They are even more critical for armed forces, as without reinforcement and supplies even formidable militaries can be stymied or defeated. When the pandemic hit…
Kid-Friendly Expo Showcases STEM to Kick Off Sea-Air-Space 2022
The 2022 STEM Expo, which kicked off Sea-Air-Space 2022 April 3, marked the largest crowd yet for the science- and fun-focused event, geared to students in the fifth to 12th grades. The popular expo featured hands-on “mad science” demonstrations with…
