Release from Naval Sea Systems Command ***** WASHINGTON, D.C. – Engineers at the Naval Sea Systems Command have achieved an important milestone with the installation of the Global Energy Information System (GENISYS) suite onboard DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-class guided missile…
Insitu Announces Kinetic Capability for the Integrator Uncrewed Aircraft System
Release from Insitu ***** BINGEN, Wash., Sept. 6, 2023 – Insitu, A Boeing Company, announced a munitions program for its Integrator Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS), which adds a highly sought-after strike capability to the platform’s unmatched payload portfolio and class-leading…
USS Shiloh departs Yokosuka, Japan after 17 years of Forward-Deployed Service
Release from U.S. Seventh Fleet Public Affairs ***** By Petty Officer 2nd Class Askia Collins YOKOSUKA, Japan – The Ticonderoga-class guided missile-cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) departed Yokosuka, Japan, on Sept. 5 to transit to its new homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,…
1st LAAD Battalion Reactivates in Hawaii
Release from the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing ***** MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HI, UNITED STATES 08.31.2023 MCAS KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii – Today, Headquarters and Service (H&S) Battery, 1st Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st…
Flag Officer Assignments
Release from US Department of Defense ***** SEPT. 7, 2023 The secretary of the Navy and acting chief of naval operations announced today the following assignments: Rear Adm. Eric C. Ruttenberg will be assigned as reserve deputy commander, U.S. Pacific…
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa and Crew Return to Home Port Following 67-day Patrol in the Florida Straits and Windward Passage
Release from U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area ***** U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa and crew return to home port following 67-day patrol in the Florida Straits and Windward Passage PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa (WMEC…
Marine Corps Looking at Stealthy Autonomous Vessels for Logistics
***** ARLINGTON, Va.—The U.S. Marine Corps is exploring a concept to enhance its ability to supply its forces its forces inside a contested environment: low-profile vessels used by drug-running cartels. The Corps, however, is looking at autonomous low-profile vessels (LPVs),…
U.S. Navy, Marine Corps Establish New Maritime Fires Executive Agent
Release from the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations ***** 06 September 2023 WASHINGTON — Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy Vice Adm. Gene Black, and Acting Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and…
BAE Systems successfully flight tests next-generation vehicle management computer for the F-35 Lightning II
Release from BAE Systems ***** Flight control technology upgrade maximizes processing power for added mission capabilities and safety enhancements ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Sept. 6, 2023 — BAE Systems’ next-generation vehicle management computer was successfully flight tested on the F-35 Lighting…
Flag Officer Announcements
Release from the U.S. Department of Defense ***** SEPT. 6, 2023 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Navy Rear Adm. Blake L. Converse for appointment to the grade of…
