L3Harris (Booth 1037) hopes to use its expertise in autonomy software, uncrewed surface vessels and uncrewed underwater systems to help the Navy counter the looming threat of China and get more systems into service. The company has a lot of…
Insitu Going Strong at 30, Focusing on Maritime Operations
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Insitu, one of the most experienced companies in the small unmanned aerial systems (SUAS) market, will mark 30 years of operations in May. The company (in parent company Boeing’s Booth…
Gaming to Win and Learn at Sea Air Space
The Center for Maritime Strategy “Gaming to Win” event is in its second year at Sea Air Space and offers a little for everyone within the wider wargaming community. It features the presidents of the Naval Postgraduate and Naval War…
HII Responds to Post-COVID World with Flexibility, Supply Chain Support
Shipbuilder HII (Booth 1323) has embarked on a range of efforts to improve its workforce, bolster the supply chain and boost its capital investments, HII President and CEO Chris Kastner said in a briefing on the eve of Sea-Air-Space 2024. …
STEM Expo Brightens National Harbor with Exciting Science Demonstrations
The STEM Expo brought 5th through 12th grade students face to face with exciting science concepts on Sunday, April 7, filling the Cherry Blossom ballroom with laughter and gasps of wonder. The event featured interactive workshops, hands-on demonstrations, STEM career…
Navy Awards Boeing Additional Funds for MQ-25 Drones for Testing
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy has awarded Boeing funds to enhance the production of MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based aerial refueling unmanned aerial vehicles, bringing to five the number procured for testing. The Naval Air Systems…
Benign 4th Fleet AOR Useful for Unmanned Vehicle Operationalization, Admiral Says
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy’s use of unmanned systems in the U.S 4th Fleet area of operations (AOR) is enabling the fleet to move from experimentation to operationalization of the unmanned systems, even discovering…
Navy to Send Beach Group, Sealift Ships to Support Gaza Relief
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy is sending an expedition of beach cargo handling forces to assist in the establishment of a floating causeway and pier to handle delivery of relief supplies to Gaza. …
Navy Orders 17 Block III Super Hornets Plus Data Package
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy has ordered 17 more Block III F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighters for the fleet, with the contract action also providing for the initial phase of delivery of the aircraft’s…
Aircraft Carrier Suppliers Alarmed at Navy’s Planned Delay of CVN 82
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — The coalition of suppliers of components, parts, and services for the construction of the U.S. Navy’s aircraft carriers (CVNs) is alarmed at the proposed two-year delay of authorization for CVN 82…
