CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—July 30, 2024—Draper announced today that it has completed the critical design review phase of its Strategic Enhanced Ground Test Facility (SEGTF) located in Titusville, Fla. The SEGTF is the future home to dynamic and environmental equipment for supporting…
CNO Visits Indo-Pacific for Second Time, Strengthens Regional Ties
From CNO Public Affairs, 26 July 2024 MANILA – Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti visited Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM); Perth, Australia; and Manila, Philippines, to meet with partner navies, government and military leaders, and attend…
RTX’s Raytheon awarded Mentor Protégé agreements to develop operational AI
The collaboration will leverage commercial and defense technologies to enhance decision making MCKINNEY, Texas (July 29, 2024) — Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was awarded two strategic Mentor-Protégé Agreement initiatives from the Department of the Navy Office of Small…
Coast Guard Cutter James Honored by White House at United States Interdiction Coordinator Awards Ceremony
To view the full event, click here. From Headquarters, U.S. Coast Guard, 26 July 2024 WASHINGTON — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL 754) was honored at the White House during the United States Interdiction Coordinator Awards Ceremony…
July 26 U.S. Central Command Update
From U.S. Central Command, July 26, 2024 In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed six Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen. Separately, USCENTCOM forces engaged and destroyed three Houthi…
U.S. Intends to Reconstitute U.S. Forces Japan as Joint Forces Headquarters
From C. Todd Lopez, DOD News, 29 July 2024 Through a phased approach, the U.S. plans to convert U.S. Forces Japan into a joint force headquarters which will report to the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, the U.S. secretary of…
Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific Celebrates 60 Years of Supporting the Nation’s Nuclear Deterrence Mission
25 July 2024 From Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Galbraith SILVERDALE, Wash. – Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) celebrated 60 years of service to its country and people by hosting a gala at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor Plaza July 20,…
U.S. Navy to Christen Future DDG USS Patrick Gallagher
From the U.S. Navy Office of Informaiton, 26 July 2024 The Navy will christen the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127), during an 11:00 EST ceremony Saturday, July 27, in Bath, Maine. The Honorable Sean Fleming, Ireland’s Minister of State…
3D Printer Solves Engineering Challenges Onboard USS Somerset
By Lt. Zachary Anderson 19 July 2024 Hull Technician 3rd Class Mario EnriquezSanchez, a Denver native, cuts the baseplate of a 3D printed component aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Exercise Rim of…
July 25 U.S. Central Command Update
From U.S. Central Command, July 25, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. – In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed one Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) launcher in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen. It was determined this launcher…
