From the Navy Office of Information, May 26, 2026 ARLINGTON, Va. — Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao announced today that William F. Mahan, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is now performing the duties of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for…
U.S. Blockade of Iran Reaches Milestone of Redirecting 100 Ships
From U.S. Central Command, May 23, 2026 TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces reached the milestone of redirecting 100 commercial vessels, May 23, while enforcing a maritime blockade against Iran. American forces began implementing the blockade April 13 against commercial ships…
Coast Guard Cutter Waesche Returns to Alameda After Successful 113-Day Patrol
From U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District, May 22, 2026 ALAMEDA, Calif. – The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) returned to their homeport in Alameda Friday after concluding a 113-day patrol in the Bering Sea. The cutter traveled 18,685 nautical miles conducting a broad range of operations including maritime…
U.S. Coast Guard Commissions 62nd Fast Response Cutter Honoring 9/11 Hero
From U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia, May 22, 2026 NEW YORK — The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony held in New York City…
Secretary of War Announces New Flag Officer Nominations
From the Department of War, May 22, 2026 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced May 22 that the president has made the following nominations: Navy Captain Stephen W. Aldridge for appointment to the grade of rear admiral (lower half). Aldridge is currently serving…
USS Roosevelt Departs Rota, Spain, for Patrol
From U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs ROTA, Spain – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) departed its homeport of Rota, Spain, to execute its ninth Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) patrol, May 22, 2026. Roosevelt, named after U.S….
RTX’s Raytheon selected by DARPA to advance composable solid rocket motor technology
From RTX Effort aims to deliver more flexible, scalable missile propulsion across weapon systems ARLINGTON, Va. (May 26, 2026) — Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, in collaboration with Northrop Grumman, has been awarded a phase two contract from the…
Blue Ops Building V7 Combat USVs for Undisclosed Customers
ARLINGTON, Va. — Blue Ops Inc. Marine, a division of Red Cat Holdings, is building its newest combat semi-autonomous uncrewed surface vessel (USV) in the United States for a set of undisclosed customers. The Blue Ops Variant 7 (V7) is…
GA-ASI Completes First Flight of MQ-9B with AEW Pods
From General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. SAN DIEGO – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. flew its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft for the first time with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) pods. The much-anticipated AEW capability is being provided through a partnership…
Saildrone Launches 2026 Hurricane Mission to Support NOAA Rapid Intensification Research
From Saildrone. May 21, 2026 ALAMEDA, Calif. — Saildrone today announced it will deploy 10 Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) during the 2026 hurricane season to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in its mission to forecast…
