By David Santos, Coast Guard Academy External Affairs, March 27, 2024 U.S. Coast Guard leaders envision a future where Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) launched from Coast Guard cutters monitor air and surface contacts or fly autonomously inside large ships to…
Navy’s Top Officer Credits Training, Logistics with Meeting Red Sea Mission
By Matthew Olay, DOD News Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti yesterday said she credits both a recent transformation in the Navy’s surface warfare training regimen and the quality of logistics operations for the service’s ability to successfully counter…
Kraken Teams with Auterion to Boost Autonomous Capabilities for Security Boats
LONDON, UK, and ARLINGTON, Virginia — Kraken Technology Group and Auterion have announced a strategic partnership to exponentially develop autonomous capabilities in the high-performance littoral security boat sector. The partnership is focused around the development and implementation of modular, low-cost autonomy…
First AH-1Z to Receive SIEPU Upgrade Arrives at Bell Amarillo Assembly Center
AMARILLO, Texas — The first Bell AH-1Z set to receive the Structural Improvement Electrical Power Upgrade (SIEPU) modification to be provided by Bell Textron Inc. under a contract with the U.S. Marine Corps has arrived at Bell’s Amarillo Assembly Center….
First of its Kind Deployment of Marine Cyber Forces to the INDO-PACOM Theater
Story by Maj. Zachary Leuthardt, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command OKINAWA, Japan — Marines assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyber Command deployed to Okinawa, Japan as part of the inaugural iteration of a new cyber rotational force concept. The cyber…
Unified Command, Joint Information Center Established for Key Bridge Response 2024
BALTIMORE – A Unified Command and Joint Information Center have been established in Baltimore Wednesday to coordinate response and disseminate information for the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on Tuesday morning. The Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command includes the: …
MV-22B Ospreys Begin Reintegration with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Story by Capt. Brian Tuthill, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit began MV-22B Osprey reintegration training March 21, transporting a platoon of Marines across Camp Pendleton to regain proficiencies in foundational…
UVision USA, SAIC to Collaborate on Loitering Munition Systems Manufacturing in USA
UVision Inc. and SAIC (Science Applications International Corp). announced a collaboration agreement for manufacturing of the Hero 120 Loitering Munition system. This cutting-edge defense solution will be produced in Charleston, South Carolina, significantly enhancing rapid response capabilities for all UVisionUSA clients…
Coast Guard Cutter Sustains Damage During Transit Into St. Marys River
From U.S. Coast Guard 7th District Public Affairs Detachment Jacksonville March 26, 2024 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sea Dog (WPB 87373) sustained damage during the crew’s inbound transit from sea to the St. Marys River, Monday. …
US Coast Guard Cutter Venturous Returns Home to Florida Following Multi-Mission Deployment
U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, March 26, 2024 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Venturous (WMEC 625) crew returned to their homeport in St. Petersburg, Friday, after a 60-day Caribbean patrol supporting Homeland Security Task Force –…
