By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — A Texas-based software company has demonstrated the ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to maintain integrity while adapting to changing scenarios and environments at sea. Striveworks, based in Austin, said in a recent release that it “has demonstrated that AI can operate continuously across multiple vessels simultaneously, maintaining accuracy even as…
Undersea Technology Consortium Awards Over $100K in Scholarships to Future Undersea Tech Leaders
From The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium, May 19, 2026 MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarship funding this year to 23 graduate and undergraduate students pursuing STEM-related degrees with a focus or interest…
Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray secures Milestone C approval
From Neil Lobeda, May 19, 2026 Following a successful first flight in April, Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao announced today that the MQ-25A Stingray received Milestone C approval to move into Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP). The milestone marks…
Fueling the Fight: USNS Kanawha Completes Strategic Deployment
May 18, 2026 | By LaShawn Sykes, Military Sealift Command At long last, the familiar blue and yellow stripes around the top of the main smokestack appeared against the coastal sky, marking the successful completion of months of dedication and support to U.S….
Insitu Pacific Showcases Integrator UAS, Maritime Autonomy and AI
From Insitu FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom — 18 May 2026 — Insitu Pacific will attend the Combined Naval Event (CNE) from 19–21 May 2026 in Farnborough, Booth F19, showcasing how the Integrator Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), advanced payloads and mission‑ready AI deliver credible, persistent maritime domain…
BlackSea’s Comet USV in Tampa for SOF Week 2026
A high-speed combat ready unmanned surface vessel, bristling with vital capabilities for global special operations missions From BlackSea Technologies TAMPA, Fla., May 18, 2026, BlackSea Technologies will showcase its Comet unmanned surface vessel during SOF Week 2026, bringing the company’s larger, high speed combat ready platform to…
World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier, Strike Group Return from Historic 11-Month Deployment
From Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, May 16, 2026 NORFOLK, Va. - Nearly 4,500 Sailors of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) returned to Naval Station Norfolk the morning of May 16, following a historic and…
Littoral Combat Ship USS Cleveland Commissioned in Namesake City
From Lt.j.g Rachael Jones and Ensign Dylan Barron, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs CLEVELAND (May 16, 2026) – The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest and last Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Cleveland (LCS 31) in Cleveland. During the…
BlackSea Technologies Demonstrates GARC Capabilities During Arctic Sentry 2026 in Norway
From BlackSea BALTIMORE, May 15, 2026, BlackSea Technologies recently participated in Arctic Sentry 2026, a NATO enhanced vigilance activity in the High North, demonstrating its Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft in Ramsund, Norway, alongside partners from U.S. 6th Fleet, U.S. Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3 (USVRON-3) and the Royal Norwegian…
U.S., Cameroon Boost Maritime Security with Unmanned Systems During Obangame Express
From U.S. Sixth Fleet Public Affairs, May14, 2026 U.S. Sixth Fleet successfully integrated advanced unmanned surface vessels (USVs) during Exercise Obangame Express 2026 in Douala, Came As part of the exercise, Commander Task Force 66 (CTF 66) conducted USV training initiatives in…
