By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — A major ship design software company is focusing on expanding its customer base in North America, especially in view of the U.S. government’s increased shipbuilding initiatives and substantial industry investments. The company, NAPA, based in Finland, designs software applications for ship design,…
USS Colorado Returns to Fleet from Maintenance Ahead of Schedule, Accelerating Pacific Readiness
From Kenny Jones, June 11, 2026 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788) completed a scheduled maintenance period at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) 29 days ahead of schedule June 10, 2026. Virginia-class…
U.S. Forces Disable 3rd Oil Tanker Violating Blockade in Gulf of Oman
From U.S. Central Command, June 11, 2026 TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman at 11:20 p.m. ET on June 10 after the vessel violated the blockade against Iran by attempting to transport Iranian oil, marking the…
U.S. Forces Complete Latest Strikes in Iran
U.S. Central Command, June 10, 2026 TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed additional self-defense strikes against multiple targets in Iran, June 10, at the Commander in Chief’s direction. CENTCOM forces launched strikes on Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air…
Navy’s Unmanned Vessels Key to $81 Million Cocaine Seizure in Caribbean
By Cmdr. John Williams, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet June 3, 2026 MAYPORT, Fla. – On October 16, 2025, a Long-Dwell Unmanned Surface Vessel detected and identified a target of interest designated by Joint Interagency Task Force South. The unmanned vessel tracked the…
NRL Receives Space Force Antenna to Expand Joint Space Test Capabilities In, From, and To Space
From Nicholas E. M. Pasquini, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications June 10, 2026 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has received a transportable satellite tracking antenna system from the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC)…
CENTCOM Disables Non-Compliant Vessel in Gulf of Oman
From U.S. Central Command, June 10, 2026 TAMPA, Fla. — At 11:14 p.m. on June 9, U.S. forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman for the second consecutive day after another vessel violated the ongoing blockade by attempting to transport oil…
Coast Guard Repatriates 32 Aliens to Dominican Republic Navy Following Vessel Interdiction
From U.S. Coast Guard Southeast District, June 9, 2026 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez repatriated 32 aliens to a Dominican Republic Navy vessel at sea, Sunday, following the interdiction of a makeshift vessel near Desecheo, Puerto Rico. This interdiction is…
Navy Accepts Delivery of USNS Sojourner Truth
From the Navy Office of Information, June 9, 2026 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), the sixth ship in the John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler program, from General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego, June 9. Delivery…
U.S. Navy Establishes NSA Stirling in Australia
From CNFJ/CNRJ Public Affairs, June 7, 2026 PERTH, Australia – As of May 30, the U.S. Navy has established a new naval support activity in Perth, Western Australia, as part of AUKUS, the enhanced trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom,…
