ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S Navy will christen its newest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, the future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), during a 10 a.m. ceremony June 22, in Bath, Maine, the Defense Department announced. The future USS Daniel…
Analysts: Congress Shifting Money to Readiness, Seems Less Willing to Boost Shipbuilding, Unmanned Systems
Congress this year is less willing to boost shipbuilding funding above the Trump administration’s request than in recent years and has shown some skepticism over the U.S. Navy’s push for rapid adoption of unmanned systems, the two top congressional analysts…
Norfolk Naval Shipyard Dedicates Submarine Maintenance Facility
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Norfolk Naval Shipyard dedicated its new submarine maintenance facility on June 14. The dedication marked the next crucial step in the NNSY’s realization of a shipyard infrastructure optimization plan that will enhance the ability of the four…
Raytheon Wins $234 Million U.S. Navy Contract for 23 JPALS Landing Systems
PARIS — Raytheon won a four-year $234 million contract from the U.S. Navy to outfit all of its nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships with 23 Joint Precision Approach and Landing Systems (JPALS), the company announced in a release….
Upgraded RAM Missile Ready for U.S. Navy
PARIS — The U.S. Navy successfully completed a series of guided flight tests for Raytheon Co.’s Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2A short-range, surface-to-air missile, the company said in a release. Testing occurred at Naval Air Warfare Center in China…
New Pentagon $250 Million Aid to Ukraine Includes Naval Support
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Defense Department’s plans to provide additional security cooperation aid to Ukraine includes unspecified support for Ukraine’s navy and naval infantry, the Pentagon said in a release. DoD said it would provide $250 million in security cooperation…
Littoral Combat Ship Minneapolis-Saint Paul Is Christened, Launched
MARINETTE, Wis. — The Lockheed Martin-led shipbuilding team launched Littoral Combat Ship 21, the future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul, into the Menominee River at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine Shipyard on June 15. Ship sponsor Jodi J. Greene, deputy U.S. Navy undersecretary…
Transportation Secretary Announces Over $19 Million in Grants for Small U.S. Shipyards
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $19.6 million in grants to support capital improvements at 28 U.S. small shipyards as a part of its Small Shipyard Grant program, MARAD said in a release. Provided through…
Alion Awarded $75 Million C4ISR On-the-Move Systems for the Joint Warfighter
MCLEAN, Va. — Alion Science and Technology has been awarded a task order totaling $75 million to support Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, the company announced in a release. The contract supports a technical focus of Combat Vehicle Command,…
World War II-Era Mines Cleared During BALTOPS 2019
TODENDORF, Germany — German, Norwegian, Danish and U.S. Navy Sailors from the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise Mine Warfare Task Group came together to clear three World War II-era air-laid mines in the Baltic Sea on June 14, the Naval Surface…
