Release from Naval Sea Systems Command ***** Nov. 8, 2023 By Program Executive Office Aircraft Carriers Public Affairs WASHINGTON. – Along the waterfront in the Alabama Shipyard, LLC, near Mobile, Ala., decommissioning work has drawn to a close on a…
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Opens Additional Site in Norfolk
Release from HII ***** NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has begun production at an additional campus in Norfolk to support the shipyard’s continued progress toward more…
U.S. Coast Guard formally establishes Base Guam
Release from U.S. Coast Guard Base Guam ***** Nov. 7, 2023 SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard is proud to announce the establishment of U.S. Coast Guard Base Guam on Nov. 8, 2023, in a ceremony presided over…
BAE Systems to develop custom microelectronics for next-generation radar, electronic warfare, and communication applications
Release from BAE Systems ***** FAST LabsTM research and development organization awarded a $5 million contract from the Office of Naval Research NASHUA, N.H. — Nov. 8, 2023 — The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has awarded BAE Systems’ FAST…
Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion 108
Release from Naval Sea Systems Command ***** Nov. 7, 2023 By Team Ships Public Affairs NEW ORLEANS – The Navy accepted delivery of the next-generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 108, from Textron Systems, Nov….
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James returns from Eastern Pacific patrol after interdicting 12,909 kilograms of cocaine, 7,107 pounds of marijuana
Release from U.S. Coast Guard 7th District ***** Nov. 7, 2023 Charleston, S.C. – The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL 754) returned home to Charleston, Saturday, following a 113-day patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Patrolling…
Saildrone Issued First-ever Classification for a Commercial Autonomous, Uncrewed Vehicle from the American Bureau of Shipping
Release from Saildrone ***** The Saildrone Voyager, a 10-meter USV used for near-shore bathymetry and maritime security, is a proven platform and a force multiplier providing near-real-time data across the world’s oceans. (November 7, 2023 – ALAMEDA) – Saildrone, the…
Two U.S. Navy carriers join Japan destroyer on Multi-Large Deck Event in Philippine Sea
Release from Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet ***** By Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs PHILIPPINE SEA – The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force…
Tri-lateral alliance set to address critical AUKUS workforce and skilling opportunities
Release from HII ***** SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Defense companies HII (NYSE: HII) and Babcock Australasia (Babcock) have joined forces with the University of Adelaide, Curtin University, and the University of NSW to form the AUKUS…
AI-Powered Drones: A Revolutionary Solution to Navy Corrosion Challenges
Unmanned aerial vehicles have played an important role in combat since the late 1960s, particularly in reconnaissance missions. Today, with the help of AI, small, autonomous drones such as Skydio’s sUAS platforms can leverage this reconnaissance capability to combat one…
