By U.S. Fleet Forces Public Affairs MAYPORT, Florida — The guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) departed Naval Station Mayport for a scheduled deployment, Nov. 2. USS The Sullivans is scheduled for an independent deployment to U.S. 5th fleet…
USS John S. McCain Returns Home from Deployment
From Naval Station Everett, Nov. 1, 2024 EVERETT, Washington – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) returned to Naval Station Everett, Oct. 31, 2024 following an eight-month deployment with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group…
Navy Awards Leonardo DRS $235M Production Contract for AN/SPQ-9B Ship Protection Radar
From Leonardo DRS ARLINGTON, Va., October 31, 2024 ̶ Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it was awarded a contract from NAVSEA to produce ship-based air and surface target detection AN/SPQ-9B radars. The contract includes options, if exercised…
Navy to Extend Service Life of DDG 51s
WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced Oct. 31 that the Department of the Navy plans to operate 12 Arleigh Burke class (DDG 51) Flight I Destroyers beyond their 35-year expected service life. The decision, based upon…
FRCSW Bids Farewell to Its Last Legacy Aircraft
By: Janina Lamoglia, Oct. 31, 2024 NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. — Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) has been a pillar of naval aviation maintenance since its establishment in 1919. Over the decades, the facility has supported the U.S….
The Department of the Navy is Establishing a Naval Strategic Studies Group (NSSG) Program
From the U.S. Navy Office of Information, 31 October 2024 The Department of the Navy is establishing a Naval Strategic Studies Group (NSSG) program in January administered by the DON Office of Strategic Assessment (OSA). The Department of the Navy…
Coast Guard, Canadian Forces, Partners Wrap Up Operation North Pacific Guard 2024
From U.S. Coast Guard District 17 Oct. 29, 2024 JUNEAU, Alaska – The U.S. Coast Guard, Canadian forces, and international partners wrap-up Northern Pacific counter Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing patrol, Operation North Pacific Guard 2024. Operation North Pacific…
Lockheed Martin Makes First International SEWIP Sale to Japan
From Lockheed Martin SYRACUSE, N.Y., Oct. 29, 2024 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) was awarded a $113 million contract by Naval Sea Systems Command for full rate production of Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 2 AN/SLQ-32(V)6 and AN/SLQ-32C(V)6 systems. …
Leidos Awarded $93M Contract to Support Navy and Marine Corps Weapons Systems
From Leidos RESTON, Va. (Oct. 30, 2024) – Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) announced today a new contract to provide critical supply support for weapons systems that keep the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps forces mission-ready. The Technical Assistance for Repairables Processing (TARP) contract…
Amentum Awarded $490M to Modernize Navy’s Multi-Engine Training Aircraft Fleet
From Amentum CHANTILLY, Va., October 28, 2024 – The U.S. Navy awarded Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) a $490 million contract to deliver comprehensive contractor logistics support (CLS) of the state-of-the-art T-54A Multi Engine Training System (METS). This innovative system will supersede the…
