ARLINGTON, Va. — The Marine Corps plans to activate a second adversary aircraft squadron to meet the future aerial combat training needs of its fighter attack squadrons. The second squadron will provide the East Coast with similar training assets as…
Boeing Names Northern Virginia Office Its Global Headquarters; Establishes Research & Technology Hub
ARLINGTON, Va. — Boeing announced May 5 that its Arlington, Virginia campus just outside Washington, D.C. will serve as the company’s global headquarters. The aerospace and defense firm’s employees in the region support various corporate functions and specialize in advanced…
USS Sioux City Begins First Deployment of LCS in 6th Fleet
NAPLES, Italy — In a historic moment for the region, a Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, USS Sioux City (LCS 11), deployed to U.S. 6th Fleet’s area of operations, supporting U.S. and NATO ally and partner interests in Europe and Africa,…
General Dynamics Appoints Krugh as President of Bath Iron Works
RESTON, Virginia – General Dynamics has appointed Gulfstream Aerospace executive Charles F. Krugh as president of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, General Dynamics said May 5. “Chuck’s leadership, proven track record in manufacturing and expertise in managing complex supply chains…
General: Precise Sensors to Close Kill Chain is a Key Takeaway from Ukraine War
ARLINGTON, Va. — Ukraine’s widespread use of sensor technology to find, target and destroy Russian tanks and command structure is one of the early lessons learned from that conflict, the U.S. Marine Corps’ top requirements officer says. Discussing the Marines’ Force…
Marine Corps to Increase KC-130J Force in Pacific to Enhance Mobility of Marine Littoral Regiment
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Marine Corps plans to activate another KC-130J Super Hercules tanker/transport squadron as part of its aim to provide increased mobility of Marine Corps forces in the Pacific area of responsibility in support of Force Design 2030. …
Navy Hospital Ship Departs for Pacific Partnership 2022
SAN DIEGO — Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) departed San Diego, May 3, marking the beginning of Pacific Partnership 2022, the partnership’s public affairs said in a release. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is…
Navy Awards Austal $230.5 Million Contract for EPF 16
MOBILE, Ala. — Austal USA has been awarded a $230.5 million contract for the detail design and construction of EPF 16, the Navy’s newest expeditionary fast transport ship, the company said May 3. Austal USA has successfully delivered 12 EPFs,…
Marine Corps Aviation Plan Reduces Number of F-35s in Some Squadrons, Keeps 420 F-35s Total
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Marine Corps plans to reduce the number of F-35 Lightning II strike fighters planned for some Marine fighter attack squadrons but is not reducing the program or record of 420 F-35s. In the 2022 Marine Corps…
USNS John Lewis Conducts Acceptance Trials
WASHINGTON — USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the Navy’s lead ship of its new class of fleet replenishment oilers, conducted acceptance trials on April 25, Team Ships Public Affairs said May 2. Acceptance trials consist of a series of in-port…
