Milestone moves program one step closer to operational testing From RTX PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (October 7, 2024) — Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, recently conducted a series of controlled environmental tests for the Barracuda Mine Neutralization System at the Naval…
Secretary of the Navy Del Toro Champions Small Business Partnerships at San Francisco Fleet Week
From SECNAV Public Affairs, 10 October 2024 SAN FRANCISCO, CA – October 10, 2024 – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro addressed a gathering of small business leaders during San Francisco Fleet Week, emphasizing the vital role they play…
CH-53K Advanced Aviation Training Device Declared Ready for Training
From NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Oct. 10, 2024 PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — A Test Readiness Review (TRR) and Joint Final Testing (JFT) were recently completed for the CH-53K Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) 1, resulting in the trainer being declared…
USS Annapolis Returns Home to Naval Base Guam Following Indo-Pacific Deployment
From Lt. James Caliva, Oct. 10, 2024 NAVAL BASE GUAM – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Guam after a successful three-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific region, Oct. 5, 2024. “USS…
USS Boxer, 15th MEU Arrive in Philippines to Deliver Emergency Relief Supplies
By Capt. Brian Tuthill, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Public Affairs Oct. 9, 2024 LUZON, PHILIPPINES – Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), and embarked elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrived in the Philippines Oct. 8 to support the…
Forging Industry Can Meet Defense Demand, Group Says
The forging industry has a message for the Department of Defense and the country’s defense contractors: it has tremendous capacity and is ready to work. That message is being spread by a new education campaign from the Forging Industry Association….
MSCPAC Bids Farewell to USNS Pecos
From Sarah Cannon, Oct. 9, 2024 USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) will transit to the East Coast to be deactivated and removed from service. SAN DIEGO — Military Sealift Command Pacific (MSCPAC) bids fair winds and following seas to the Military Sealift Command…
Northrop Grumman Unveils the Next Generation of Bushmaster Chain Gun
For the first time operators can change between advanced ammunition rounds with the flip of a switch PLYMOUTH, Minn. – Oct. 9, 2024 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), a leading manufacturer of medium-caliber cannons, is introducing its next-generation M230…
Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley Crew Returns From 75-day Arctic Ocean Patrol
From U.S. Coast Guard District 17 Public Affairs, Oct. 8, 2024 KODIAK, Alaska — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley (WMEC 39) returned to their home port in Kodiak, Oct. 4, following a 75-day patrol in the…
USS Comstock returns to San Diego after Indo-Pacific deployment
Oct. 9, 2024 SAN DIEGO — The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) returned to homeport in San Diego, following a nearly four-month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, Oct. 8. Along with its…
