NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Epirus, a Southern California startup, has incorporated its SmartPower concept into a directed-energy system capable of disabling the electronics of threats such as drones, says Andy Lowery, the company’s chief product officer. The company, located in…
Cutter Dauntless Offloads More Than $160 Million in Illegal Narcotics
MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless’ crew offloaded more than $160 million at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach, April 1, before returning to homeport in Pensacola, the Coast Guard 7th District said in a release. Dauntless’ crew seized approximately 8,500…
Collaboration on Information Warfare Needed, But So Is Cybersecurity to Thwart Prying Eyes
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The U.S. Navy has to shift its focus from warfighting platforms to warfighting knowledge gleaned from information warfare resources if it wants to maintain an edge over pacing competitor China, says the admiral in charge of integrating…
BAE Systems’ San Diego Shipyard to Modernize the Destroyer USS Mustin
SAN DIEGO — BAE Systems has received a $89.4 million contract from the U.S. Navy to perform major modernization work aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), the company said in an April 5 release. The value…
Space: The Next Warfighting Domain
As space continues to emerge as a significantly important strategic domain, the armed services and industry alike are working together to ensure that the U.S. retains and expands its dominance. The job at hand entails several key areas, which four…
Working With Allies and Partners Key to Maintaining Deterrence in Indo-Pacific, Speakers Say
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The U.S. military, and its allies and partners, should make sure countries that would upend the international order in regions like the Indo-Pacific pay a steep price so it’s not worth the effort, Adm. Samuel Paparo,…
Navy’s MQ-4C Triton UAV Back on Track With New Capability, Planned Orders
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Navy’s MQ-4C Triton high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle is on track for initial operational capability with the new Integrated Functional Capability 4 (IFC-4) with a full orbit of four aircraft in fiscal 2023, a senior…
Defense Official: U.S. Needs to Improve Engagement With Industry, International Allies
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — A defense official says the U.S. government needs to improve the way it works with both the defense industry and international allies to ensure U.S. allies are getting the military equipment they need. Jed Royal, deputy…
Outdoor and Dock Exhibitors Offer Whatever Floats Your Boat
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — From a Stiletto to a Rekognition Video Analyzer, outdoor and dock exhibitors are giving Sea-Air-Space attendees the opportunity to check out cutting-edge defense technology. The carbon-fiber, 88-foot M-80 Stiletto is a floating platform devoted to maritime…
Admiral: Navy Actively Experimenting With Cargo UAS Between Ships
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Navy has been conducting flights between ships as part of an effort to experiment with a cargo unmanned aerial system for maritime use. Recently, the Navy used an aerial vehicle to transport a part 200…
