From HII MCLEAN, Va., May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII), in partnership with MetalCraft Marine, has delivered and sea tested two unmanned surface vessels (USV) awarded in a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) contract for smaller form factor autonomous boat…
U.S. Marine Corps Strengthens Arctic Readiness with Campaign – Alaska
From Communications Directorate, Headquarters Marine Corps, May 9, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Marine Corps has launched “Campaign – Alaska,” a strategic initiative to enhance its operational capabilities in the Arctic. This campaign combines two key efforts: the…
Bell to Provide Bell 505 Airframe for U.S. Marine Corps’ MARV-EL Program
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced it was selected by Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) as a partner on the prototyping of an autonomous Bell 505 for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Resupply Vehicle – Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL)…
Commandant Gives an Update on Marines Future
By Vicky Uhland, Seapower Correspondent Marines don’t win wars; they win battles, said General Eric Smith, commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, during the Tuesday afternoon session “250 Years Strong — Building the Marine Corps of Tomorrow.” “If you’re looking for a chain-mail fist, you’re looking at the U.S. Army,”…
Bundle Buy a Welcome Investment, AWIBC Says
The Amphibious Warfare Industrial Base Coalition (AWIBC) is a trade coalition of suppliers of systems, components, parts, and services toward the construction and sustainment of the U.S. Navy’s amphibious warfare ships. Recently, Paul Roden, chair of the AWIBC, responded to questions below from Senior Editor Richard R….
Secretary of War Announces Marine General, Navy Flag Officer Nominations
From the Department of War, April 15, 2026 ARLINGTON, Va. — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump has made the following nominations: Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Roger B. Turner Jr. for reappointment to the grade of lieutenant general,…
Airbus and Lakota Connector Partners Successfully Execute Fourth Autonomous Flight Test
WASHINGTON (April 15, 2026)—Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, in partnership with Shield AI, L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX), and Parry Labs, completed its fourth autonomous flight test on the H145 Airbus helicopter and successfully integrated all four company’s technologies into a…
Philippine, U.S. Forces Kick Off Most Expansive Balikatan Exercise to Date
From the I Marine Expeditionary Force CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military will conduct the 41st iteration of Exercise Balikatan across the Philippine archipelago from April 20 to May 8. …
HII Hosts PAE Maritime Christopher Miller at Ingalls Shipbuilding
From HII PASCAGOULA, Miss., April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) hosted Christopher Miller, the U.S. Navy’s portfolio acquisition executive for maritime (PAE Maritime), at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division Wednesday. During the visit, Miller met with company leadership…
U.S. Strengthens Maritime Security Cooperation with Kenya During NAVAF Commander’s Visit
From By U.S. Naval Force Europe, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, March 31, 2026 U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) strengthened its longstanding security partnership with Kenya during Adm. George Wikoff’s visit to Nairobi and Mombasa, March 24–25. The visit, Wikoff’s first to…
