From Commander, Navy Installations Command, Jan. 22, 2026 Exercise Reinforces Integrated Defense, Warfighting Readiness, and Homeland Security WASHINGTON, D.C. - From January 26 to February 6, 2026, Navy installations across the continental United States will participate in the annual Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain (CS-SC26) exercise. Conducted…
Penn State Project with NSWC Dahlgren Division Explores Safer, Smarter Ordnance Handling
By Kristin Davis, NSWCDD Corporate Communications, Jan. 21, 2026 DAHLGREN, Va. – While modern naval warships field advanced weapons systems, many essential ordnance-handling tasks still depend on human muscle. Sailors manually move heavy projectiles and propellant charges through cramped, hot and constantly moving spaces. The…
Secretary of War Announces General Officer Nominations
From the Department of War, Jan. 20, 2026 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Jan. 20 that the president has made the following nominations: Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James H. Adams III for reappointment to the grade of lieutenant general, with assignment as director,…
Charles River Analytics Advancing Predictive Maintenance Capabilities for Naval Systems
From Charles River Analytics, Jan. 20, 2026 Charles River Analytics is developing advanced predictive maintenance and logistics technologies for the United States Navy’s ship systems. The technology helps ensure reliability across the entire lifecycle of complex assets, including ships, fleets, and equipment….
U.S. Maritime Security Cooperation and Attaché Symposium concludes in Naples, Italy
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caleb Foote, Jan. 21, 2026 NAPLES, Italy – U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) hosted the U.S. Maritime Security Cooperation and Attaché Symposium (MSCAS), an annual symposium hosting more than 80 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps attachés, Personnel Exchange…
New ATC radar boosts aviator safety
From Naval Air Systems Command, Jan 21, 2026 NAS PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – The new AN/FPN-68 Precision Approach Radar at Naval Air Station Patuxent River is providing critical support to pilots and air traffic controllers, bringing reliable technology that delivers accurate data for safe aircraft landings even…
Coast Guard Cutter Returns to Florida After Escorting Recently Seized Motor Tanker
Release From U.S. Coast Guard Southeast District CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant (WMEC 617) returned to Cape Canaveral on Friday after a 33-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea supporting operations Pacific Viper and Southern Spear. During the patrol,…
Fairbanks Morse Awards Contract to Welin Lambie for Launch-and-Recovery Davits for Coast Guard
Release From Fairbanks Morse Defense Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), today announced that Welin Lambie has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to provide aftermarket support for Welin Lambie davits installed across the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) fleet. This contract ensures access…
Groundbreaking Held for KONGSBERG’s Missile Manufacturing and Maintenance Facility
Release From Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace Inc. Jan. 16, 2026 – Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace, Inc. (‘KONGSBERG’) held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for its first state-of-the-art US-based missile production facility in James City County, Va. Speakers at the event included Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace…
Coast Guard Launches RAPTOR, Hosts Demonstration of Innovative Technology
Release From U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard is proud to announce a bold new era in mission success, unveiling a rapid-response approach that identifies, prototypes and delivers breakthrough technologies to meet urgent operational needs and drives accelerated transition…
