Demonstration Sets New Benchmark for Persistent USV Operations, Directly Supporting Evolving U.S. Government Concepts for Maritime Defense and Deterrence From Maritime Tactical Systems Inc. Melbourne, Florida, May 5, 2026 — Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. (MARTAC) announced today that its T38 Devil Ray unmanned surface vessel (USV) has completed a record-setting 8-day, completely autonomous mission off the…
USS Wichita Returns to Naval Station Mayport
May 5, 2026 MAYPORT, Fla. – The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13), operating under U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) in the Gulf of America, returned to Naval Station Mayport after completing a six-month deployment on May 4, 2026. Wichita assumed duties previously…
Austal USA Starts Construction on Fifth Navy Utility Landing Craft
From Austal USA, May 4, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA celebrated the start of construction on its fifth U.S. Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1700-class vessel, LCU 1714, at its Mobile, Ala. ship manufacturing facility on April 27, 2026. This…
Argentine and U.S. Navies Conduct Bilateral Maritime Engagement in Atlantic Ocean
by Seaman Apprentice Raven Fraser, May 4, 2026 The Argentine and U.S. navies conducted a bilateral maritime engagement as part of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command (USNAVSOUTH)/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Southern Seas 2026 deployment in the Atlantic Ocean, April 28-May 1. The engagement,…
U.S. Military Supports Launch of Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz
From U.S. Central Command, May 3, 2026 TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin supporting Project Freedom, May 4, to restore freedom of navigation for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The mission, directed by the President, will…
5 Ways Shipbuilding Can Be Shipshape Despite Geopolitical Instability
By Vicky Uhland, Seapower Correspondent Shipbuilding is highly affected by geopolitical volatility and there are five key adjustments that will define the new winners in this rapidly shifting environment, according to a new report from McKinsey & Company. The report, “Seizing the advantage in shipbuilding amid geopolitical shifts,” was released during Sea-Air-Space 2026. “It’s…
Insitu’s ScanEagle and Integrator UAS Selected by US Navy to Deliver ISR Services with Advanced AI-Assisted Payloads
BINGEN, Washington, May 4, 2026 – Insitu, a Boeing Company, has been selected to provide ISR support services to the United States Navy (USN), United States Marine Corps (USMC) and other United States Government (USG) customers as directed, under a Contractor-Owned,…
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Hosts “Signing Day” Celebrating Shipbuilder Academy Graduates
From HII, May 1, 2026 PASCAGOULA, Miss., May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted its annual “Signing Day” today, recognizing 49 high school seniors from across the Gulf Coast who have completed the Ingalls…
AUSTAL USA Signs the Future of Shipbuilding at Apprentice Signing Day
From Austal USA, May 1, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA celebrated the next generation of skilled trades professionals today during its Apprentice Signing Day, welcoming almost 50 high school students who have officially committed to begin careers in shipbuilding…
AUSTAL USA Christens Future USNS Solomon Atkinson
From Austal USA, May 2, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA christened the future USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12) today at its Mobile, Alabama shipyard, marking a significant milestone in the construction of the U.S. Navy’s newest Towing, Salvage, and…
