Edited by Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor Arlington, Va. — The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) filed the bill for the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, the bill’s leaders, Committee Chairman Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Sen. Jack Reed (D-…
USNS Comfort Arrives in Dominican Republic for CP25
From Petty Officer 2nd Class Alfredo Marron – U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic – The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic for the fourth mission stop of Continuing Promise…
Fincantieri Brings Together Thought Leaders to Discuss U.S. Shipbuilding Renaissance
Release From Fincantieri WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 16, 2025 – Fincantieri, the global leader in high-complexity shipbuilding, hosted “FULL SPEED AHEAD: The U.S. Shipbuilding Renaissance” yesterday in Washington, D.C., bringing together senior voices from government, industry, and the national security community to…
Yemeni Partners Successfully Interdict Iranian Weapons Shipment Bound for Houthis
From U.S. Central Command, July 16, 2025 TAMPA, Fla. – Congratulations to the Yemeni National Resistance Forces (NRF), led by Gen. Tareq Saleh, for the largest seizure of Iranian advanced conventional weapons in their history. The NRF intercepted and seized over 750…
USNS Comfort Departs Ecuador After Third CP25 Mission Stop
By USNAVSOUTH/4TH FLEET PUBLIC AFFAIRS, July 14, 2025 MANTA, Ecuador – The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departed Manta, Ecuador following the third mission stop of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25), July 10, 2025. Throughout the six-day visit to Ecuador, Comfort’s…
Stratom to Deliver Advanced Automated Refueling System for Uncrewed Navy Vessels
SBIR Phase I award supports development of a fully autonomous at-sea fueling system that extends range and reduces risk for autonomous surface vehicles From Stratom, July 15, 2025 LOUISVILLE, Colo. — July 15, 2025 — As the Navy expands its fleet…
Secretary Noem Terminates Contract for Two Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutters
From the U.S. Department of Transportation, July 11, 2025 “This Administration is unwavering in its commitment to the American taxpayer” WASHINGTON – Today, United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the partial termination of a wasteful shipbuilding contract…
U.S. Coast Guard, Mexican Navy Team to Disrupt Suspected Maritime Smuggling Venture
From U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Public Affairs, July 15, 2025 SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Robert Ward (WPC 1130) and the Mexican Navy vessel ARM Revolución successfully collaborated to deter a suspected maritime smuggling…
USS Mount Whitney Returns to Homeport
From Ensign Samantha Mendiguren, July 15, 2025 GAETA, Italy – The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) returned to homeport in Gaeta, Italy, after operating in the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Baltic Sea. The…
USS Omaha Returns to Homeport
From Petty Officer 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis and Lt.j.g. Tahj Clements, July 14, 2025 SAN DIEGO – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) arrived at its San Diego homeport July 11, following a 10-month rotational deployment to…
