From U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, May 21, 2026 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a $17.8 million contract to Ocean Construction Services Inc. for the construction of new engineering and weapons training facilities at Training Center (TRACEN) Yorktown,…
Striveworks Demonstrates Ability to Update AI Continuously at Sea
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — A Texas-based software company has demonstrated the ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to maintain integrity while adapting to changing scenarios and environments at sea. Striveworks, based in Austin, said in a recent release that it “has demonstrated that AI can operate continuously across multiple vessels simultaneously, maintaining accuracy even as…
Cellula Robotics, Metron Sign Agreement for Next-Generation Undersea Capability
From Cellula Robotics US Inc. Long-term agreement combines proven COTS platforms, trusted autonomy, and enduring support for US defense customers HOUSTON, Texas – 19 May 2026— Cellula Robotics US Inc. and Metron, Inc. have signed a 10-year agreement to deliver a combined solution…
Bollinger Shipyards Announces Leadership Transition at Houma Shipyards
Rich Murphy Retires After Distinguished Career; Mark Matta Sr. Named Vice President and General Manager From Bollinger Shipyards HOUMA, La. – (May 20, 2026) – Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”), a leading designer and builder of high-performance military and commercial vessels, today announced the retirement…
Undersea Technology Consortium Awards Over $100K in Scholarships to Future Undersea Tech Leaders
From The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium, May 19, 2026 MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarship funding this year to 23 graduate and undergraduate students pursuing STEM-related degrees with a focus or interest…
SubSea Craft Selects Virginia Beach for U.S. Expansion
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – May 20, 2026 – SubSea Craft, a United Kingdom-based maritime technology and defense company specializing in advanced surface, subsurface, and autonomous maritime capabilities, today announced plans to expand its operations to Virginia Beach. The company’s expansion into Virginia Beach represents a strategic…
Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray secures Milestone C approval
From Neil Lobeda, May 19, 2026 Following a successful first flight in April, Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao announced today that the MQ-25A Stingray received Milestone C approval to move into Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP). The milestone marks…
Fueling the Fight: USNS Kanawha Completes Strategic Deployment
May 18, 2026 | By LaShawn Sykes, Military Sealift Command At long last, the familiar blue and yellow stripes around the top of the main smokestack appeared against the coastal sky, marking the successful completion of months of dedication and support to U.S….
Insitu Pacific Showcases Integrator UAS, Maritime Autonomy and AI
From Insitu FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom — 18 May 2026 — Insitu Pacific will attend the Combined Naval Event (CNE) from 19–21 May 2026 in Farnborough, Booth F19, showcasing how the Integrator Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), advanced payloads and mission‑ready AI deliver credible, persistent maritime domain…
HII, MetalCraft Marine Deliver Autonomous USV Prototypes for U.S. Marine Corps
From HII MCLEAN, Va., May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII), in partnership with MetalCraft Marine, has delivered and sea tested two unmanned surface vessels (USV) awarded in a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) contract for smaller form factor autonomous boat…
