MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA and the Navy’s Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) program team successfully completed acceptance trials on the future USNS Point Loma (EPF 15) May 21. Completion of acceptance trials means the ship is now ready for delivery…
Saildrone, Meta Complete Unmanned, Autonomous Deep-Water Route Survey
The 26-day mission demonstrated that Saildrone can deliver deep-water mapping accuracy comparable to traditional vessels while reducing HSE risk and cost. From Saildrone ALAMEDA, Calif.– In a first-of-its-kind demonstration mission, Saildrone, in partnership with Meta, successfully completed a deep-water cable…
Michael Duffey Assumes Role as New Acquisition, Sustainment Chief
June 5, 2025 | By Army Maj. Wes Shinego, DoD News Michael P. Duffey was sworn in today as undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment following a swift Senate confirmation that places him in charge of the Defense Department’s vast procurement,…
UTIC Advances Workforce Development with Sonar Technology Training
From The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium, June 4, 2025 MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – Over 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). The…
Marine Corps Receives Final MQ-9A Reaper, Concluding Rapid Delivery Effort
From Naval Air Systems Command, June 5, 2925 NAS PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The U.S. Marine Corps received its final MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Extended Range (ER) Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) Gray Butte…
DLA Fuels Maritime Superiority With $5 Billion Contract
June 5, 2025 | By Cindy Pray, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Public Affairs The Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Mechanicsburg, located in Pennsylvania, recently awarded a $5 billion contract to six small businesses, expediting support for Virginia-class submarines and active surface…
Caine Calls on Industry: ‘Focus on Fighting the Next War, Not Fighting the Last War’
June 4, 2025 | By C. Todd Lopez, D0D News The joint force alone can’t defend against the threats the United States faces today; it’s going to need help from the community of innovators responsible for driving America’s efforts on artificial intelligence,…
Cooper Nominated for 4th Star, Command of U.S. Central Command
From the Department of Defense, June 4, 2025 ARLINGTON, Va. — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that the President has nominated Navy Vice Adm. Charles B. Cooper II for appointment to the grade of admiral, with assignment as commander,…
Honeywell Selected by L3Harris Technologies to Support Development of NGJ-LB
From Honeywell, June 3, 2025 PHOENIX, June 3, 2025 – Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has been selected by L3Harris Technologies to support its development of custom tactical jamming pods designed to modernize the U.S. Navy’s airborne electronic attack capability. The contract win…
Latest Polar Icebreaker USCGC Storis Departs on First Voyage
From U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, June 4, 2025 PASCAGOULA, Mississippi – The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis (WAGB 21), the Coast Guard’s first polar icebreaker acquired in more than 25 years, departed on its initial voyage to safeguard U.S. sovereign…
