USCENTCOM March 16, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. – On March 16, between 7:50 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthis launched two unmanned Aerial vehicles (UAV) from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Red Sea. United States Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully…
Navy Narrows Fiscal 2025 Aircraft Procurement to Five Types
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — The Department of the Navy is proposing to procure 75 aircraft with $16.2 billion in the fiscal 2025 budget, but those 75 are divided among only five types. The 2025 budget…
Austin Nominated for Deputy Commandant for CD&I
ARLINGTON, Va.—Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced March 14 that the president has made the following nomination: Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Eric E. Austin for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general, with assignment as deputy commandant for…
ArmorWorks Enterprises Announces Acquisition of Fox Valley Metal-Tech
CHANDLER, AZ, March 14, 2024 – ArmorWorks Enterprises, LLC (“ArmorWorks”), a portfolio company of Littlejohn Capital, LLC, announced today the acquisition of Fox Valley Metal-Tech, Incorporated (“Fox Valley”), a provider of complex, precision metal fabrications for use on naval ships,…
Navy to Christen Submarine Idaho
MARCH 15, 2024 The Navy will christen its newest Virginia-class attack submarine, the future USS Idaho (SSN 799), during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony March 16, at General Dynamics Electric Boat, in Groton, Connecticut. The Honorable Nickolas H. Guertin, Assistant Secretary…
March 14 Red Sea Update
USCENTCOM, March 14, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. – Between 6:50 a.m. on March 14 and 12:40 a.m. on March 15 (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Gulf of Aden and two additional…
BATARG and 26th MEU(SOC) Returns Home From 8-month Deployment
CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, UNITED STATES 12.03.2024 Story by Capt. Angelica White 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) will return home in several waves beginning Mar. 16, 2024…
BAE Systems awarded U.S. Navy contract to continue supporting Mobile Deployable C5ISR programs
MCLEAN, Va. – March 14, 2024 – The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth approximately $86 million to continue supporting its Mobile Deployable Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (MDC5ISR) programs. The five-year…
USCGC Frederick Hatch Supports Partners in Micronesia, Republic of Palau Under Operation Rematau
U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, March 14, 2024 SANTA RITA, Guam — The crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) completed a significant operational patrol under Operation Rematau from Feb. 15 to March 4, 2024, reinforcing the U.S….
March 13 Red Sea Update
USCENTCOM, March 13, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. – Between 2:00 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. (Sanaa time) on March 13, Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired one anti-ship ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen into the Gulf of Aden. The missile did not impact any…
