ARLINGTON, Va. — The chief of naval operations praised the trend of the Navy leading the teams developing its ship designs in a recent interview, citing a recent success, and looking forward to more with the next-generation frigate and destroyer…
Navy, Marine Corps Set to Reach 2022 Recruiting Goal, Raven Says
ARLINGTON, Va. — As fiscal 2022 approaches its close, the Navy and Marine Corps are set to reach their recruiting goals, the Navy Department’s undersecretary said. But the department is not resting, looking ahead to future years to sustained campaigning…
First Steel Cut for Navy’s Constellation-Class Frigate
ARLINGTON, Va. — The construction of the U.S. Navy’s next class of guided-missile frigates officially began Aug. 31 with the first steel for the ship cut in a small ceremony at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine Shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin. The…
NAVAIR Orders 12 More MH-60R Helicopters for Australia
ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy has placed on order to Lockheed Martin to procure 12 more MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for the Australian government. The Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. a $503.7 million firm-fixed-price order for…
CNO: U.S. Navy Brings to Bear ‘Global Maneuverability’
WASHINGTON — The chief of naval operations said the U.S. Navy’s forward presence and ability to move its forces, including its headquarter staffs, rapidly to an area where it is needed demonstrates its value to the maritime security of the…
Navy Ready to Christen New Overlord USV ‘Mariner’
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The U.S. Navy’s newest Overlord medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) is moored at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, for its Aug. 23 christening ceremony after a period of tours by dignitaries, Navy officials, academy midshipmen…
Navy Taps BIW, Raytheon for Conventional Prompt Strike Work on Zumwalt DDGs
ARLINGTON, Va. — As the U.S. Navy moves to deploy Conventional Prompt Strike missile systems on its three Zumwalt-class (DDG 1000) guided-missile destroyers, the service recently awarded two contracts to further that goal. The Navy’s Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and…
Navy Orders Full Production for Boeing’s HAAWC Air-Launched Torpedo Kits
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy has awarded Boeing a full-rate production contract for the High-Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability (HAAWC), a weapon which will allow the P-8A maritime patrol aircraft the ability to launch anti-submarine torpedoes from high altitudes. The…
Navy’s Light Amphibious Warship Will Be A ‘Great Enabler’ for Marine Littoral Regiments, General Says
ARLINTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy’s concept of the Light Amphibious Warship (LAW), more formally designated as a medium landing ship (LSM), is advancing within the Pentagon as the Navy and Marine Corps define some goals and the concept gels…
Construction of Navy’s New Frigate to Begin This Month, Admiral Says
ARLINGTON, Va. — Construction of the U.S. Navy’s next-generation guided-missile frigate (FFG) is to take begin later this month, a Navy admiral said. “[Regarding] the FFG 62 Constellation class, we’re going to start bending metal later this month,” said Rear…
