From U.S. Central Command June 19,2024 TAMPA, Fla. – In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea. Separately, USCENTCOM forces successfully destroyed one ground control station…
Lockheed Martin Delivers 2,700th C-130 Hercules Tactical Airlifter
MARIETTA, Ga., June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lockheed Martin recently delivered the 2,700th Hercules multi-mission tactical airlifter, increasing the size, reach, and strength of the worldwide C-130 fleet. This landmark aircraft is a KC-130J Super Hercules tanker operated by the…
L3Harris and Startup Accomplish Milestone in Proving Resilient, Distributed Maritime Autonomous Operations
MELBOURNE, Fla., June 18, 2024 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) joined maritime startup Seasats to successfully test the advanced capabilities of an autonomous surface vessel (ASV) in the Pacific Ocean. Seasats and L3Harris demonstrated reliable, resilient and effective operations off the coast of…
SECNAV Names Ship in Honor of Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island
From SECNAV Public Affairs 18 June 2024 Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced today that a future Navajo-class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue (T-ATS) ship will be named USNS Narragansett in honor of the Narragansett Indian Tribe of Rhode Island,…
June 17 Central Command Update
From U.S. Central Command June 17, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. – In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed four Houthi radars and one uncrewed surface vessel (USV) in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. Additionally, USCENTCOM forces successfully destroyed…
CNO, CMC Sign Amphibious Warfare Ship Terms of Reference, Strengthening Navy-Marine Corps Team
17 June 2024 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) Gen. Eric Smith signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Amphibious Warfare Ship Terms of Reference, June 12, 2024, demonstrating Navy and…
X-Bow Systems to Build Mk 72 and Mk 104 Standard Missile Rocket Motors for US Navy
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 18, 2024 – X-Bow Systems Inc. (X-Bow), the nation’s leading new 3rd supplier and advance manufacturer of solid rocket motors (SRMs) and defense technologies, today announced that the United States Navy has awarded it both the Mk 72 booster and…
HII & US Navy Announce New Parking Garage at Newport News Shipbuilding
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division, alongside U.S. Navy, city of Newport News and commonwealth of Virginia partners, announced today construction of a new parking garage that will enhance the…
U.S. Navy Rescues Crew from Vessel Struck by Houthis
By Carrier Strike Group Two Public Affairs | June 16, 2024 RED SEA –Sailors assigned to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) airlifted the crew of a merchant vessel attacked by Iranian-backed Houthis in the Red Sea, June…
US Navy showcases Sea Hunter Unmanned Surface Vehicle at LA Fleet Week
By Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC) Public Affairs LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Navy showcased Sea Hunter, part of the U.S. Navy’s unmanned surface vehicles (USV) prototype fleet, during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 22-27. Sea…
