From the Department of War, May 22, 2026 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced May 22 that the president has made the following nominations: Navy Captain Stephen W. Aldridge for appointment to the grade of rear admiral (lower half). Aldridge is currently serving…
USS Roosevelt Departs Rota, Spain, for Patrol
From U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs ROTA, Spain – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) departed its homeport of Rota, Spain, to execute its ninth Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) patrol, May 22, 2026. Roosevelt, named after U.S….
RTX’s Raytheon selected by DARPA to advance composable solid rocket motor technology
From RTX Effort aims to deliver more flexible, scalable missile propulsion across weapon systems ARLINGTON, Va. (May 26, 2026) — Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, in collaboration with Northrop Grumman, has been awarded a phase two contract from the…
GA-ASI Completes First Flight of MQ-9B with AEW Pods
From General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. SAN DIEGO – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. flew its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft for the first time with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) pods. The much-anticipated AEW capability is being provided through a partnership…
Saildrone Launches 2026 Hurricane Mission to Support NOAA Rapid Intensification Research
From Saildrone. May 21, 2026 ALAMEDA, Calif. — Saildrone today announced it will deploy 10 Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) during the 2026 hurricane season to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in its mission to forecast…
Coast Guard Awards Contract for Advanced Training Facilities in Yorktown, Virginia
From U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, May 21, 2026 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a $17.8 million contract to Ocean Construction Services Inc. for the construction of new engineering and weapons training facilities at Training Center (TRACEN) Yorktown,…
Striveworks Demonstrates Ability to Update AI Continuously at Sea
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — A Texas-based software company has demonstrated the ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to maintain integrity while adapting to changing scenarios and environments at sea. Striveworks, based in Austin, said in a recent release that it “has demonstrated that AI can operate continuously across multiple vessels simultaneously, maintaining accuracy even as…
Cellula Robotics, Metron Sign Agreement for Next-Generation Undersea Capability
From Cellula Robotics US Inc. Long-term agreement combines proven COTS platforms, trusted autonomy, and enduring support for US defense customers HOUSTON, Texas – 19 May 2026— Cellula Robotics US Inc. and Metron, Inc. have signed a 10-year agreement to deliver a combined solution…
Bollinger Shipyards Announces Leadership Transition at Houma Shipyards
Rich Murphy Retires After Distinguished Career; Mark Matta Sr. Named Vice President and General Manager From Bollinger Shipyards HOUMA, La. – (May 20, 2026) – Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”), a leading designer and builder of high-performance military and commercial vessels, today announced the retirement…
Undersea Technology Consortium Awards Over $100K in Scholarships to Future Undersea Tech Leaders
From The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium, May 19, 2026 MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarship funding this year to 23 graduate and undergraduate students pursuing STEM-related degrees with a focus or interest…
