The Surface Navy Association’s (SNA) “Old Salt” designation, honoring the active duty U. S. Navy officer with the earliest date of qualification as a Surface Warfare Officer, has passed to Adm. Christopher Grady. Grady is currently assigned as the Commander,…
F-35B Jets to Join the Fight Against Daesh from the U.K. Carrier Strike Group
LONDON — U.K. F-35B fighter jets operating from HMS Queen Elizabeth will join Operation Shader in the fight against Daesh, the U.K Ministry of Defense said in a May 4 release. F-35B Lightning II jets will be the cutting edge…
General Atomics Opens Office in Patuxent River, Maryland
SAN DIEGO — General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has opened an office in Patuxent River, Maryland, to serve as a customer engagement center supporting maritime and naval aviation programs and business growth initiatives in the region, the company announced May…
USCGC Hamilton Conducts Exercises with Georgian Coast Guard
BLACK SEA — The Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) crew conducted a series of operational exercises with the Georgian coast guard, May 2 to 3, 2021, in the Black Sea, the Coast Guard Atlantic Area said in…
BAE Systems Awarded $76 Million Contract for Vertical Launch System Canisters
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — BAE Systems has been awarded a $76 million contract modification to produce additional Vertical Launch System (VLS) canisters for the U.S. Navy, the company said in a May 4 release. The canisters play a critical role for…
Textron Submits Concept for Marine Corps Advanced Recon Vehicle
ARLINGTON, Va. — Textron Systems has submitted to the Marine Corps its proposal for the competition to build the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV), a Corps requirement for an amphibious scout vehicle that will serve as a sensor node in the…
India Approved for Six More P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
WASHINGTON — The State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the government of India of P-8I patrol aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.42 billion, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in an April 30 release. …
Navy Receives Production Approval for Next-Generation Air Combat Training System
PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges program office (PMA-205) received Milestone C approval for its next-generation air combat training system, the Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II) on April 27, the Naval Air…
Milestone KC-130J Super Hercules Delivery Includes Capability Upgrade
PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The U.S. Marine Corps received its 60th KC-130J aircraft in March; the aircraft includes improved navigational performance, a modernized cockpit, and other key upgrades, the Naval Air Systems Command said in an April 29 release. The Tactical…
Navy Announces New Assignments for Flags
ARLINGTON, Va. — The acting secretary of the Navy and chief of naval operations announced on April 30 the following assignments: Rear Adm. William D. Byrne Jr. will be assigned as director, warfare development, N72, Office of the Chief of…
