From HII PASCAGOULA, Miss., May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) departed HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division today enroute to its homeport in Norfolk, Virginia ahead of its future commissioning in…
U.S. Marine Corps Strengthens Arctic Readiness with Campaign – Alaska
From Communications Directorate, Headquarters Marine Corps, May 9, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Marine Corps has launched “Campaign – Alaska,” a strategic initiative to enhance its operational capabilities in the Arctic. This campaign combines two key efforts: the…
Philippines, US Conclude Balikatan 2026
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines hosted the closing ceremony of Exercise Balikatan 2026, May 8, marking the successful completion of the largest annual military exercise between the Philippines and the United States. The…
U.S. Disables 2 More Vessels Violating Blockade in Gulf of Oman
From U.S. Central Command, May 8, 2026 TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. forces disabled M/T Sea Star III and M/T Sevda, May 8, prior to both vessels entering an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S….
USS Daniel Inouye Returns to Fleet Early After Successful Maintenance
From Michael Wilson, Hawaii Regional Maintenance Center, May 8, 2026 Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) rejoined the Pacific Fleet in April after completing a complex maintenance period eight days ahead of schedule. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile…
NPS Online Student Advances Fleet Analysis of Autonomous Systems
From Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Langholf, May 6, 2026 MONTEREY, Calif. — Advanced analyses completed by a Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) distance learning student is helping inform the U.S. Navy’s future employment of autonomous systems, demonstrating how NPS Online students, and the school’s unique certificate programs, offer the same impact on fleet needs as their…
BlackSea Technologies Awarded $256 Million Navy Contract
From BlackSea Technologies BALTIMORE, Md., May 5th, 2026, BlackSea Technologies announced today that it was awarded a five-year, $256 million contract to build and support the Seabased Petroleum Distribution System (SPDS) program. Under the contract, BlackSea will construct up to five SPDS units and support equipment from May 2026 through March 2031. Primary production will be centered in Baltimore with additional work supported by partners…
U.S. Forces Disable Vessel in Gulf of Oman Attempting to Violate Blockade
From U.S. Central Command, May 6, 2026 TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. forces operating in the Gulf of Oman enforced blockade measures by disabling an Iranian-flagged unladen oil tanker attempting to sail toward an Iranian port at 9 a.m. ET, May 6. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces observed M/T…
Coast Guard Creates Special Missions Command to Counter Maritime Threats at Home, Abroad
From U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, May 6, 2026 WASHINGTON – The Coast Guard is standing up the Special Missions Command to oversee its deployable specialized forces. The command will enhance the operational effectiveness of the Coast Guard in responding to a wide range of national emergencies…
NOAA Awards $21.6M for Uncrewed Systems to Support New Charting, Mapping Vessels
From Keeley Belva, NOAA, May 6, 2026 NOAA has announced a $21,600,909 million award for the purchase of uncrewed marine systems to be used on new charting and mapping vessels being built for the agency. This will support NOAA’s mission to deliver tools and…
