YORK, Penn. — April 29, 2025 — BAE Systems has been awarded a $188 million full-rate production contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for 30 ACV-30mm vehicles, which includes fielding support, spares and test equipment. This is the first award…
Robotic Blasting Facility to Be Upgraded for Amphibious Assault Vehicles
From BlastOne International BlastOne International and US Marines Base Partner to upgrade Surface Preparation Facility with Robotic Blasting to Skyrocket Efficiency, Safety, and Performance for Amphibious Assault Vehicle Repair COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — BlastOne International is proud…
Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group F/A-18 Super Hornet Lost at Sea
From the Navy Office of Information, 28 April 2025 MANAMA, Bahrain – USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) lost an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 and a tow tractor as the aircraft carrier operated in…
State Dept. Approves Possible Sale of Tomahawk Missiles to The Netherlands
From the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, April 25, 2025 WASHINGTON — The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles and related equipment for an…
Continuing Promise 2025 Completes Planning USNS Comfort to Deploy to SOUTHCOM Region
From U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet Public Affairs, April 28, 2025 NORFOLK, Va. — Military and civilian planners from the United States and six partner nations met this week in Norfolk, Va., to make final plans…
USCENTCOM Forces Continue to Target Houthi Terrorists
From U.S. Central Command, Apr. 27, 2025 TAMPA, Fla. – Since March 15, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces have conducted an intense and sustained campaign targeting the Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen to restore freedom of navigation and American deterrence. These operations…
USNS Sojourner Truth Christened as MSC’s Newest Fleet Replenishment Oiler
From Sarah Cannon, April 28, 2025 SAN DIEGO — Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) newest fleet replenishment oiler USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), was christened during a ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Calif., last night. The event…
Coast Guard Offloads More than $214 million Worth of Illegal Cocaine in San Diego
From U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, April 24, 2025 SAN DIEGO — The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) offloaded approximately 18,898 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated value of more than $214.3 million, on Thursday…
US Navy to Christen Future USNS Sojourner Truth
From the Navy Offoce of Information, 25 April 2025 SAN DIEGO—The U.S Navy will christen the future USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210) during a ceremony on April 26 at 8 p.m. (PDT) at General Dynamics NASSCO. Dr. Brett Seidle, performing…
DIU Is Vehicle for Boosting Navy Technology
As the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense race to develop more innovative offensive and defensive capabilities to deter China and other adversaries, most agree that greater engagement with the private technology sector is needed. That’s in part the impetus…
