From SECNAV Public Affairs, 18 September 2024 WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that the future John Lewis-class oiler, T-AO 205-class, will be named USNS Dolores Huerta (T-AO 214). Del Toro made the announcement during a…
Midshipmen Visit Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron One
From Naval Surface Forces, 16 September 2024 Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron (USVRON) One welcomed four first class midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy for their summer cruises to focus on the development unmanned surface systems. Although not a traditional surface…
Fairbanks Morse Defense to Acquire Rolls-Royce Naval Propulsors & Handling Business
BELOIT, Wisconsin — Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has entered into an agreement with Rolls-Royce to acquire its Naval Propulsors and Handling business. The acquisition will include a range of propellers and waterjets for naval applications,…
Leonardo celebrates delivery of 100th TH-73A thrasher to the US Navy
PHILDELPHIA, 17 September 2024 — Leonardo celebrated a significant milestone with the 100th delivery of the TH-73A Thrasher helicopter to the United States Navy on September 17 at a ceremony in Northeast Philadelphia. Attendees included Vice Adm. Daniel L. Cheever, Commander, Naval Air Forces/Commander,…
Chief of Naval Operations Releases Navigation Plan for America’s Warfighting Navy
18 September 2024 From Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti released her Navigation Plan (NAVPLAN) for America’s Warfighting Navy at the Naval War College, Sept. 18. NAVPLAN 2024 follows the CNO’s release of America’s…
USCG Strengthens Partnership with Palau to Combat Illicit Maritime Activity
From U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia Sector Guam, Sept. 17, 2024 KOROR, Republic of Palau — At the request of the Republic of Palau and in response to their concerns of potential illicit maritime activity occurring in Palau’s Exclusive Economic…
RTX’s Collins Aerospace Receives First-Ever FAA Approval to Increase Cockpit Processing Power
Collins’ Display with Mosarc increases cockpit processing power by 75% and decreases certification risk From RTX CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Sept. 18, 2024) — Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, received the first-ever FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval for…
Silver Ships Expands to Second Location Increasing Production Capacity
Company expansion driven by industry growth MOBILE, Ala. (September 17, 2024) – Silver Ships recently expanded to a second location to maximize the efficiency of their boat manufacturing process. Silver Ships, headquartered in Theodore, Alabama specializes in producing high-quality aluminum…
Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Robert E. Simanek
By Team Ships Public Affairs, Sept. 13, 2024 SAN DIEGO – The future USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7) was delivered to the U.S. Navy, Sept. 12. The ship is named for Private First Class Robert Ernest Simanek, who was…
Industry Leaders Share Ideas at Maritime Economic Deterrence Executive Council
From SECNAV Public Affairs, 17 September 2024 WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro’s Chief of Staff Mr. Christopher Diaz delivered remarks at the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) Maritime Economic Deterrence Executive Council (MEDEC) to discuss the…
