The U.S. Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail Airborne and Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft was canceled by the Trump Administration in the summer of 2025, although Congress is moving to block such a decision and enacting legislation to prevent the…
Austal USA Launches First New Utility Landing Craft
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA launched the company’s first Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel at its ship manufacturing facility in Mobile, Ala. on Aug. 22. LCU 1710 is the first of 12 Navy LCUs under contract at Austal USA,…
Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion 114
By Team Ships Public Affairs, Aug. 29, 2025 NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 114, from Textron Systems, August 28. Delivery of LCAC 114 follows completion of acceptance…
Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk returns home to Key West, Florida after 75-day maritime border security patrol
From U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, Aug. 29, 2025 KEY WEST, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) returned to their home port in Key West, Friday, following a 75-day maritime border security patrol in the Windward Passage,…
Undersea Technology is a Top Priority for National Security Leaders
From the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium, Sept. 2, 2025 NEWPORT, R.I. – The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) reinforced its role as a leader in undersea defense innovation at SENEDIA’s 11th annual Defense Innovation Days. The national event attracted nearly…
A Welcome New NATO Maritime Strategy
The latest Maritime Strategy document issued by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO,) on 22 July 2025 is a welcome refreshing of NATO’s commitments to confront aggression within and outside of Europe, and for the need to exercise sea control…
Keel Authenticated for Future USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827)
Release From Team Submarine Public Affairs, Aug. 28, 2025 GROTON, Conn. – The keel for the future USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827), a Columbia-class submarine, was laid during a ceremony on Aug. 27 at the General Dynamics Electric Boat Quonset Point…
Crowley-managed CS Anthem Joins Tanker Security Program
From Crowley, Aug. 28, 2025 Through the program, CS Anthem and its crew will support MARAD’s mission to ensure fuel transport readiness for the U.S. Department of Defense, while advancing the nation’s strategic sealift capabilities. JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 28, 2025…
National Security Leaders Underscore Need to Move at the Speed of Technology
For 11th Year, Defense Innovation Days Fosters Increased Collaboration in the Defense Industry Release From SENEDIA, Aug. 28, 2025 NEWPORT, R.I. – SENEDIA, the Alliance for Defense Tech, Talent, and Innovation, yesterday concluded Defense Innovation Days, a signature national event…
Coast Guard Awards Contract for Waterfront Homeport Improvements in Sitka, Alaska
Release From U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District JUNEAU, Alaska –The U.S. Coast Guard’s Facilities Design and Construction Center awarded a contract Aug. 14, 2025, to the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company to design and construct new homeport facilities in Sitka, Alaska. The…
