NEW LONDON, Conn. — A more than $23 million project is now underway at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy that will transform the waterfront area of the 90-year-old campus, the academy’s public affairs office said in a July 29 release. The future…
Jones Act Seen as Key Hedge Against China’s Growing Merchant Might
The Jones Act and commercial cargo operations in general must be strengthened to avoid further erosion of U.S. shipping strength versus commercial powerhouse China, said speakers at a Navy League Sea-Air-Space Prequel “Lunch and Learn” virtual session on July 21….
SECDEF Announced Flag JAG Flag Nomination
ARLINGTON, Va. — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced July 23 that the president has made the following nomination: Navy Capt. David G. Wilson for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (lower half). Wilson is currently serving as…
Sea-Air-Space 2021 Prequel: Sea Services Can Provide Great Opportunities, but More Work is Needed to Ensure Diversity, Speakers Say
Three top female service officials said the sea services and military can provide great opportunities for women and minorities, but more work needs to be done to encourage those people to join the armed forces and help them meet their…
Sea-Air-Space 2021 Prequel: Cooperation is Key for Maintaining Maritime Security, International Navy Chiefs Say
Top officials from several allied navies said cooperation and collaboration is one key way to bolster their capability in tough budget times. U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Francis D. Morley, director of the Navy International Programs Office, led a Sea-Air-Space 2021…
AeroVironment Debuts Crysalis Ground Control System
Unmanned aircraft maker AeroVironment announced Crysalis, a new flexible, cross-platform ground control system the company says will form the command-and-control basis for all its products going forward. Company President and CEO Wahid Nawabi and other company officials announced the product…
Two Marines Nominated for Lieutenant General, Deputy Commandant Assignments
ARLINGTON, Va. — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David J. Furness for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general, and assignment as deputy commandant…
U.S. Navy Launches First Flight III DDG, the Future USS Jack H. Lucas
PASCAGOULA, Miss. — The first DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer to be built in the Flight III configuration, the future Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), was successfully launched at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding division, June 4, the…
GDMS to Retrofit Knifefish Surface Mine Countermeasure UUVs for Navy
FAIRFAX, Va. — General Dynamics Mission Systems announced June 7 it was awarded a $72.8 million contract from the U.S. Navy to retrofit five Block 0 Knifefish surface mine countermeasure unmanned underwater vehicle (SMCM UUV) systems, which comprises 10 Knifefish SMCM vehicles….
New AMRAAM Variant Completes Two Free Flight Test Shots
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) joint program office completed the second live fire test of the new AIM‑120D-3 missile variant, incorporating upgraded hardware into the guidance section on May 12, the Naval Air…
