By U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Public Affairs GRUNDARTANGI, Iceland – The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) conducted a port visit in Iceland, marking the first time a nuclear-powered submarine pulls into port on Iceland’s shores, July 9,…
Bell to Build X-Plane for Phase 2 of DARPA Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane Program
From Bell Textron Inc., July 9, 2025 Bell awarded funding for X-plane build phase of SPRINT program Fort Worth, TX (July 9, 2024) — Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has been down-selected for Phase 2 of…
U.S., Philippine Marines Co-Host Pacific Symposium
From Deputy AC/S Communication Strategy & Operations, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, July 7, 2025 MANILA, Philippines – The commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and the Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps will co-host the 11th annual Pacific…
RTX’s Raytheon demonstrates autonomous capabilities of its Barracuda mine neutralizer
Testing proves maturity as program moves closer to initial operational capability From RTX PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (July 8, 2025) — Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has successfully demonstrated its Barracuda mine neutralization vehicle in an untethered, semi-autonomous operation for the…
Lockheed Martin and HavocAI Collaborate to Revolutionize Maritime Defense with Autonomous Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicles
From Lockheed Martin This strategic collaboration will accelerate the development and scaling of Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicles (mUSVs). PROVIDENCE, R.I., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In a significant step forward for maritime defense, HavocAI, a leading innovator in maritime autonomy,…
USS Gabrielle Giffords Arrives in Seattle in Homeport Change
From Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, June 28, 2025 SEATTLE – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) departed Naval Base San Diego June 23 and arrived at its new homeport of Seattle June 28,…
USNS Comfort Arrives in Manta, Ecuador
By U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet Public Affairs Continuing Promise Detachment, July 4, 2025 The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Manta, Ecuador for the third mission stop of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP…
Delaware Returns Home from Deployment
Release From Chief Petty Officer Darren Moore GROTON, Connecticut – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791), under the command of Cmdr. Jason Patton, returned to Naval Submarine Base New London Saturday, July 5, completing a six-month deployment to…
Lockheed Martin Delivers AN/SPY-7(V)1 Radar Antennas to Japan
Release From Lockheed Martin MOORESTOWN, N.J. July 7, 2025 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), successfully delivered the first Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) shipset comprised of four AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas to the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD). The delivery was facilitated…
Baltic Sea Demonstration Showcases Saildrone Capabilities for NATO Task Force X Baltic
Release From Saildrone, July 7, 2025 COPENHAGEN, Denmark–Saildrone, the global leader in maritime autonomy, has successfully concluded its participation in NATO Task Force X’s multi-domain demonstration in the Baltic Sea—a landmark deployment showcasing the capability, reliability, and international utility of its…
