From Bollinger Shipyards, May 1, 2025 PASCAGOULA, Miss.—Bollinger Shipyards today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Coast Guard to begin full production activities on the U.S. Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (PSC) program. This milestone builds upon Bollinger’s…
U.S. Navy Proves Sea-Based Hypersonic Launch Approach
From the Department of Defense, May 2, 2025 The U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs is continuing on the path toward the nation’s first sea-based hypersonic fielding with a successful end-to-end flight test of a conventional hypersonic missile from the Cape…
Heritage Experts: Increased Shipbuilding Critical for National Security
May 2, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Heritage Foundation today released the following statement from leading defense and economic experts praising congressional efforts to increase domestic shipbuilding capacity while calling for additional reforms to restore maritime strength. Heritage…
ZeroEyes Government Solutions and Picogrid Announce Coastal Alert System for Waterside Security
From ZE Government Solutions, May 1 2025 EL SEGUNDO, California/PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – May 1, 2025 – ZeroEyes Government Solutions (ZEGS) and Picogrid announced the ZeroEyes Coastal Alert System (Z-CAS), an integrated waterside security solution that protects U.S. military bases and…
Virginia-Class SSN Team Awarded $12 Billion Contract Modification for Two Submarines
GROTON, Conn., and NEWPORT NEWS, Va.– General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics, announced today it has been awarded a total of $12.4 billion in contract modifications for construction of two fiscal year 2024 Virginia-class Block V attack…
SECNAV Phelan Visits Shipyards in South Korea
From SECNAV Public Affairs, April 30, 2025 REPUBLIC OF KOREA – Secretary of the Navy John Phelan visited shipyards at Hanwha Ocean Shipbuilding and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries during a scheduled visit to the Indo-Pacific area of operations, April 30. …
Coast Guard to Begin Full Production Activities for PSC Hull 1, LRIP for WCC
From U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, May 1, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security approved full production of the first U.S. Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (PSC), April 30, 2025. The Service also received approval for low-rate initial production of the…
Coast Guard Cutter Liberty, Final Island-Class Cutter, Decommissioned After Over 35 Years of Service
From U.S. Coast Guard 17th District, April 30, 2025 ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard decommissioned Coast Guard Cutter Liberty (WPB 1334) during a ceremony in Valdez, Tuesday. “This decommissioning marks the end of an era for the Coast Guard,” said…
Virtual Tools Help Real-World Suicide Prevention Efforts
Veterans, service members and military family members have significantly higher rates of suicide than the general population. The demands of military life can cause anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflicts and emotional distress. Exposure to combat and traumatic experiences can lead to…
Navy Awards Contract Modification for Two Additional Virginia-Class Submarines
WASHINGTON – Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded a two-ship contract modification on the existing Virginia-class submarine Block V contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat for the construction of two fiscal year 2024 Virginia-class submarines. The award signals the Navy’s commitment…
