From Element U.S. Space & Defense, Sept. 26, 2024 State-of-the-Art Platform Bolsters National Defense by Ensuring Critical Naval Equipment Withstands the Harshest Conditions BELCAMP, Md. –Element U.S. Space & Defense, a trusted government partner with over six decades of expertise…
Marine Corps Successfully Demonstrates Link-16 in Third XQ-58A Valkyrie Test Flight
From Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The Marine Corps’ XQ-58A Valkyrie successfully completed its third test flight on Sept. 20, 2024, at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. This flight was conducted in partnership with…
BAE Systems Awarded Modernization Contract for USS Halsey
SAN DIEGO — Sept. 26, 2024 — BAE Systems has received a $177.8 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the maintenance and modernization of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97). The total value of the previously…
Northrop Grumman Awarded JCREW/DRAKE Full Rate Production Follow-on Contract
Intelligent electronic countermeasure systems designed to increase protection from ship-to-shore SAN DIEGO – Sept. 26, 2024 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) was awarded a follow-on production contract as part of a larger contract, which is now valued at over…
USS Preble Departs San Diego for Japan
USS Preble Departs San Diego for Japan 26 September 2024 From Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet SAN DIEGO — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) departed San Diego Sept. 22, 2024, shifting its homeport to…
Navy Awards Amphibious Multi-Ship Procurement Contracts
The U.S. Navy awarded contracts totaling $9,472,132,620 for procurement of one America-class amphibious assault ship (LHA) and three San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD) ships, Sept. 24. The award, executed across two separate contracts to Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding…
Northrop Grumman to Produce First Hypersonic Glide Phase Interceptor
Program is first-of-its-kind countermeasure against hypersonic threats From Northrop Grumman, Sept. 25, 2024 CHANDLER, Ariz. – Sept. 25, 2024 – The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) will proceed with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) for the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI)…
Sept 24 U.S. Central Command Update
From U.S. Central Command, Sep. 24, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. – In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed one Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle over the Red Sea. It was determined this system presented an imminent threat to…
U.S. Navy selects BAE Systems to provide advanced digital interrogator target data processor solution
Identification Friend or Foe tech refresh design implements new capabilities into one system From BAE Systems GREENLAWN, N.Y. — September 24, 2024 – BAE Systems has received a $19 million contract from the U.S. Navy to design and implement UPX-24…
USS Leyte Gulf Decommissioned
From USS Leyte Gulf Public Affairs, Sept. 24, 2024 NORFOLK, Va. – The crew of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) held a decommissioning ceremony onboard Naval Station Norfolk on September 20th. Over 500 attendees including plankowners…
