By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va.—The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will procure a fourth MQ-4C Triton high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle UAV), the Australian government announced in a Sept. 19 release. The Triton’s builder, Northrop Grumman Corporation, is…
USS Canberra Commissioning Touched Hearts
The rare commissioning abroad brought people together from across the globe. It’s always a special occasion when a new ship is commissioned and brought to life with crew, family, and friends, but the recent commissioning of the USS Canberra (LCS…
USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) Decommissions
Release from Littoral Combat Ship Squadron Two ***** 11 September 2023 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT (Sept. 8, 2023) – Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) was decommissioned in Mayport, Fla., September 8. As an operational unit, Milwaukee and…
A Day to Remember
This is the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America, and on the world. Once again, it is a day to reflect and remember. In fact, we who experienced the events of that day in any way must remember…
Marine Corps Looking at Stealthy Autonomous Vessels for Logistics
***** ARLINGTON, Va.—The U.S. Marine Corps is exploring a concept to enhance its ability to supply its forces its forces inside a contested environment: low-profile vessels used by drug-running cartels. The Corps, however, is looking at autonomous low-profile vessels (LPVs),…
Marine Aviator Killed in F./A-18D Hornet Crash
***** ARLINGTON, Va. — A Marine Corps aviator was killed in the crash of his F/A-18D Hornet strike fighter on Aug. 24. The two-seat Hornet, with only the pilot on board, crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, at…
Fleet Forces Commander Caudle: Navy Is Flexing Proficiency in Operational Level of War
***** ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy’s ability to plan and execute war at the operational level in a joint environment is one factor being tested in an upcoming large-scale exercise, with fleet commander staffs and their fleets set to be…
FUTURE USS CANBERRA (LCS 30) RECEIVES NATIONAL, GRASS-ROOTS SUPPORT FROM COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE
SYDNEY – The Navy’s Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship, the future USS Canberra (LCS 30), will be commissioned, July 22 at the Royal Australian Naval Base Garden Island, in Sydney Harbor — a rare commissioning abroad for the U.S. Navy. Behind…
Navy Retires Its Last Special Operations Helicopter Squadron
***** ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy’s only helicopter squadron dedicated to support of special operations forces has made its final flight. Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85 (HSC-85), a reserve squadron based at Naval Air Station North Island, California, made…
Navy’s I-Boss Aeschbach: Fleet Sees Greater Need for Information Warriors
***** ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy’s operational climate is generating a growing need for the Navy Information Forces, challenging the capacity of the forces to meet that need. The Navy’s information warfare forces include personnel specializing in intelligence, electronic…
