CHANDLER, AZ, March 14, 2024 – ArmorWorks Enterprises, LLC (“ArmorWorks”), a portfolio company of Littlejohn Capital, LLC, announced today the acquisition of Fox Valley Metal-Tech, Incorporated (“Fox Valley”), a provider of complex, precision metal fabrications for use on naval ships,…
Navy to Christen Submarine Idaho
MARCH 15, 2024 The Navy will christen its newest Virginia-class attack submarine, the future USS Idaho (SSN 799), during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony March 16, at General Dynamics Electric Boat, in Groton, Connecticut. The Honorable Nickolas H. Guertin, Assistant Secretary…
March 14 Red Sea Update
USCENTCOM, March 14, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. – Between 6:50 a.m. on March 14 and 12:40 a.m. on March 15 (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Gulf of Aden and two additional…
BATARG and 26th MEU(SOC) Returns Home From 8-month Deployment
CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, UNITED STATES 12.03.2024 Story by Capt. Angelica White 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) will return home in several waves beginning Mar. 16, 2024…
BAE Systems awarded U.S. Navy contract to continue supporting Mobile Deployable C5ISR programs
MCLEAN, Va. – March 14, 2024 – The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth approximately $86 million to continue supporting its Mobile Deployable Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (MDC5ISR) programs. The five-year…
USCGC Frederick Hatch Supports Partners in Micronesia, Republic of Palau Under Operation Rematau
U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, March 14, 2024 SANTA RITA, Guam — The crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) completed a significant operational patrol under Operation Rematau from Feb. 15 to March 4, 2024, reinforcing the U.S….
March 13 Red Sea Update
USCENTCOM, March 13, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. – Between 2:00 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. (Sanaa time) on March 13, Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired one anti-ship ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen into the Gulf of Aden. The missile did not impact any…
French Air Force crew trains at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point
U.S. Coast Guard 14th District, March 11, 2024 HONOLULU – A crew from the French Air Force arrived at Air Station Barbers Point on March 4, 2024, for a week-long subject matter exchange with U.S. Coast Guard aircrews. The seven-member…
March 12 Red Sea Update
USCENTCOM, March 12, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. – Between 2:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. (Sanaa time) on March 12, Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired one close-range ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward USS Laboon in the Red Sea. The missile did not…
F-35 Program Achieves Milestone C and Full-Rate Production
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, MARCH 12, 2024 Earlier today, the Milestone Decision Authority, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Dr. William A. LaPlante, approved the Milestone C / Full-Rate Production (MSC/FRP) of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft with…
