It’s no secret that the Department of Defense has faced many challenges in the recruiting environment over the past couple of years. When it comes down to it, these challenges cannot be taken on by the recruiters of their respective…
Marine Exchange of Southern California Commemorates 100 Years of Maritime Excellence
San Pedro, July 1, 2023 The Marine Exchange of Southern California, a beacon of maritime operations, is proud to announce its centennial anniversary. For a remarkable 100 years, the Marine Exchange has steadfastly promoted the safety, security, efficiency, reliability, and…
Canada Requests Up to 16 P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft
***** ARLINGTON, Va. — The government of Canada has requested the sale of up to 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and support equipment under the Foreign Military Sales program at an estimated cost of $5.9 billion, the Defense…
Ingalls Shipbuilding Successfully Completes Builder’s Trials for Calhoun (WMSL 759)
Release from HII ***** PASCAGOULA, Miss., June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced today the successful completion of builder’s sea trials for the U.S. Coast Guard‘s newest national security cutter, Calhoun (WMSL 759). The…
General Atomics Awarded Contract for Advanced Submarine Propulsion Concept Designs
Release from General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems ***** SAN DIEGO – 30 June 2023 – General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced today that it has been awarded a contract from General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences to perform propulsion system design, to…
Naval Air Warfare Center Teams Up With Military Sealift Command, U.s. Marines To Test Unmanned Aerial System Concept In An Expeditionary Environment
Release from Military Sealift Command ***** By Bill Mesta, USN Military Sealift Command 12 June 2023 ATLANTIC OCEAN – A team of contracted civilian Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) specialists from Texas-based Skyways teamed up with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft…
US Navy Submarine Industrial Base Celebrates Growing Workforce
Release from Naval Sea Systems Command ***** June 29, 2023 By Team Submarines Public Affairs The Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base Program’s (SIB) Workforce Development Team in partnership with Department of Defense suppliers hosted more than 700 new workforce members for…
Navy Establishes Cyber Warfare Enlisted Rating
***** ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy’s effort to expand its cyber warfare capabilities took another step with the establishment of the Cyber Warfare Technician (CWT) rating in its enlisted force. The CTWs will conduct both offensive and defensive cyber…
SECNAV Names Future Constellation-Class Guided-Missile Frigate Lafayette
From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs ***** 29 June 2023 Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced in Paris that a future Constellation-class guided-missile frigate will be named USS Lafayette (FFG 65), June 29. The future USS…
Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion 107
Release from Naval Sea Systems Command ***** June 28, 2023 New Orleans, Louisiana – The Navy accepted delivery of the next-generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 107, on Jun. 28. The delivery of…
