From U.S. Naval Forces, U.S. Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, May 29, 2026 ATLANTIC OCEAN – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) hosted several delegations from Caribbean nations during the latest leg of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command (USNAVSOUTH)/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Southern…
MARTAC Partners with Mystic Powerboats to Expand Production Capacity for Autonomous USV Deliveries
From Tactical Systems Inc. Partnership combines autonomous maritime expertise and advanced composite manufacturing to accelerate U.S. and allied defense vessel production MELBOUORNE, Fla., June 1, 2026 — Maritime Tactical Systems Inc. (MARTAC), a leading provider of high-performance autonomous unmanned surface vehicles…
Lockheed Martin Delivers First Integrated Combat System Enabled Baseline
From Lockheed Martin MOORESTOWN, N.J., May 28, 2026 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) has successfully delivered the first Integrated Combat System (ICS)-enabled baseline to the U.S. Navy. ICS-enabled baselines combine heritage combat system capability with modern infrastructure, driving rapid proliferation of capability through a singular…
Two Decades of Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific: Pacific Partnership 2026 Mission Begins
From Courtesy Story, May 28, 2026 SAN DIEGO — Pacific Partnership, the U.S. Navy’s largest annual maritime humanitarian and civic assistance effort conducted in the Indo-Pacific, officially began with the departure of U.S. personnel from San Diego to the mission coordinating hub in the Philippines,…
U.S. 4th Fleet Commander Strengthens Maritime Partnership During Argentina Visit
By Chief Petty Officer Margie Vinson, May 27, 2026 PUERTO BELGRANO NAVAL BASE, Argentina – The U.S. delegation, led by Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, was hosted by Rear Adm. José Alberto Martí Garro of the…
Austal USA Names Gene Miller as President
Board concludes search by confirming interim leader as permanent selection From Austal USA, May 27, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA today announced that Gene Miller has been chosen as the company’s president, effective immediately. Miller has served as interim president since…
UTIC Expands Undersea Workforce Development Through Sonar Training Partnership
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – More than 100 Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) member company employees recently completed a successful sonar training course through a partnership with the University of Rhode Island (URI) and RTX. The partnership, aimed at strengthening the defense technology workforce,…
Hyperion Systems to Build First 3D Printed Uncrewed Surface Vessel in the Southern Hemisphere
From Hyperion Systems, May 25, 2026 Hyperion Systems has unveiled the southern hemisphere’s first 3D printed Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV), marking a major milestone for advanced manufacturing and autonomous maritime capability in Western Australia (WA). Designed by WA marine architect Versatile…
Department of the Navy Names New Service Acquisition Executive
From the Navy Office of Information, May 26, 2026 ARLINGTON, Va. — Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao announced today that William F. Mahan, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is now performing the duties of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for…
U.S. Blockade of Iran Reaches Milestone of Redirecting 100 Ships
From U.S. Central Command, May 23, 2026 TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces reached the milestone of redirecting 100 commercial vessels, May 23, while enforcing a maritime blockade against Iran. American forces began implementing the blockade April 13 against commercial ships…
