MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA has started construction on the future USNS James D. Fairbanks (T-ATS 13), the third of five steel U.S. Navy Navajo Class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Ships Austal USA has under contract with the Navy. Construction…
June 20 Central Command Update
From U.S. Central Command June 20, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. – In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed four Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea, and two uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) over the…
SECNAV: Hanwha Group’s Acquisition of Philly Shipyard a ‘Game Changer’
From SECNAV Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va.– In February 2024, Secretary Del Toro traveled to Korea and Japan to meet with key shipbuilding executives. While in Korea, he toured Hanwha and HD Hyundai shipyards and met with company leaders. In his meetings…
U.S. Navy Efforts Aid in Baltimore Channel Reopening
By Naval Sea Systems Command Office of Corporate Communications SUPSALV June 12, 2024 BALTIMORE — The U.S. Navy’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV) led critical efforts in support of the Unified Command in clearing the Port of Baltimore’s Fort McHenry…
June 18/19 U.S. Central Command Update
From U.S. Central Command June 19,2024 TAMPA, Fla. – In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea. Separately, USCENTCOM forces successfully destroyed one ground control station…
L3Harris and Startup Accomplish Milestone in Proving Resilient, Distributed Maritime Autonomous Operations
MELBOURNE, Fla., June 18, 2024 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) joined maritime startup Seasats to successfully test the advanced capabilities of an autonomous surface vessel (ASV) in the Pacific Ocean. Seasats and L3Harris demonstrated reliable, resilient and effective operations off the coast of…
SECNAV Names Ship in Honor of Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island
From SECNAV Public Affairs 18 June 2024 Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced today that a future Navajo-class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue (T-ATS) ship will be named USNS Narragansett in honor of the Narragansett Indian Tribe of Rhode Island,…
June 17 Central Command Update
From U.S. Central Command June 17, 2024 TAMPA, Fla. – In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed four Houthi radars and one uncrewed surface vessel (USV) in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. Additionally, USCENTCOM forces successfully destroyed…
CNO, CMC Sign Amphibious Warfare Ship Terms of Reference, Strengthening Navy-Marine Corps Team
17 June 2024 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) Gen. Eric Smith signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Amphibious Warfare Ship Terms of Reference, June 12, 2024, demonstrating Navy and…
X-Bow Systems to Build Mk 72 and Mk 104 Standard Missile Rocket Motors for US Navy
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 18, 2024 – X-Bow Systems Inc. (X-Bow), the nation’s leading new 3rd supplier and advance manufacturer of solid rocket motors (SRMs) and defense technologies, today announced that the United States Navy has awarded it both the Mk 72 booster and…
