Contract Overview The scope of the contract, which was booked in the second quarter of 2024, includes the design, manufacturing, delivery, and installation of two independent PLS units at a U.S. Navy facility over a three-year period. The program and…
US Navy Awards Bollinger Shipyards Contract to Build 7th Berthing Barge
LOCKPORT, La., — (October 3, 2024) – Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”) announced today that it has been awarded a contract to build the U.S. Navy’s seventh Auxiliary Personnel Lighter–Small (APL 73) Class berthing and messing barge. The contract award is for a…
SECNAV Del Toro Advances Maritime Statecraft, Strengthens Maritime Dominance during Visit to Raytheon
From SECNAV Public Affairs, Oct.4, 2024 TUSCON, AZ (October 4, 2024) – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited Raytheon Technologies (RTX) to receive updates and provide feedback on advanced naval capabilities and programs today. Discussions with Raytheon leadership…
MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Navy Aircraft System Stands Up a Third Orbit
By Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group Public Affairs, Oct. 3, 2024 U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations – The Navy’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS), operated by Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19, has established a third orbit in the U.S. 5th Fleet area…
Rite-Solutions Awarded Three-Year Cyber-Physical Systems Contract by Office of Naval Research
From Rite-Solutions MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (October 3, 2024)—Rite-Solutions was recently awarded a three-year contract by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) for Advancing Research on Cyber-Physical Systems Security and Resilience in a Naval Environment. Rite-Solutions will collaborate with its academic partner,…
BAE Systems awarded $92 million U.S. Navy contract for Virginia-class submarine propulsors
BAE Systems will continue its expertise in manufacturing complex, heavy submarine structures MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Oct. 3, 2024 — BAE Systems has been awarded a $92 million U.S. Navy contract to continue building propulsors for the Virginia-class submarine program. Under…
2024 Hybrid Fleet Campaign Event Tests Technology for Future Operations
By U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Public Affairs Sept. 27, 2024 KEY WEST, Fla. – U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet demonstrated unmanned air, surface and undersea capabilities from the expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Burlington during the command’s…
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy departs Seattle for fall 2024 Arctic deployment
From U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, Oct. 2, 2024 SEATTLE — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) departed Seattle Tuesday, beginning their months-long Arctic deployment. Healy’s earlier science mission was cut short due to an onboard electrical fire. The…
Coast Guard Offloads $4.3 M in Seized Cocaine, Transfers Smugglers to DEA Custody
From U.S. Coast Guard 7th District, Oct. 2, 2024 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos offloaded 388 pounds (176 kgs) of seized cocaine and transferred custody of two smugglers to DEA Special…
Marine Rotational Force – Southeast Asia Begins Third Annual Deployment
From Marine Rotational Force–Southeast Asia, Oct. 1, 2024 MANILA, Philippines – U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force have arrived in the Philippines as part of the third annual rotational deployment of Marine Rotational Force – Southeast Asia….
