Release From U.S. Fleet Forces Command SAN DIEGO –The Navy deployed two Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers in mid-March to conduct border security objectives in support of the U.S. Northern Command southern border mission: the USS Gravely (DDG 107) to the…
World Shipping Council Condemns New Attacks in the Red Sea
LONDON, July 9, 2025 — “What we’re seeing unfold in the Red Sea is shocking and unacceptable. Seafarers are being killed while simply doing their jobs,” World Shipping Council President & CEO Joe Kramek said today in response to attacks…
USS George Washington Departs Manila, Continues Indo-Pacific Patrol
From Petty Officer 2nd Class Bruce Morgan, USS George Washington (CVN 73) MANILA, Philippines – Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), the flagship of the USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWA CSG), with Carrier Air Wing (CVW)…
Fairbanks Morse Defense Awarded Contract for FM 175D Engine to Support U.S. Navy’s DDG(X) Program
From Fairbanks Morse Defense Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has been awarded a contract to provide the U.S. Navy with an FM 175D high-speed diesel generator engine for integration into the DDG(X) land-based propulsion system test site, supporting the U.S. Navy’s…
Historic First – U.S. Nuclear-Powered Submarine Conducts Port Visit in Iceland
By U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Public Affairs GRUNDARTANGI, Iceland – The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) conducted a port visit in Iceland, marking the first time a nuclear-powered submarine pulls into port on Iceland’s shores, July 9,…
RTX’s Raytheon demonstrates autonomous capabilities of its Barracuda mine neutralizer
Testing proves maturity as program moves closer to initial operational capability From RTX PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (July 8, 2025) — Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has successfully demonstrated its Barracuda mine neutralization vehicle in an untethered, semi-autonomous operation for the…
USS Gabrielle Giffords Arrives in Seattle in Homeport Change
From Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, June 28, 2025 SEATTLE – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) departed Naval Base San Diego June 23 and arrived at its new homeport of Seattle June 28,…
USNS Comfort Arrives in Manta, Ecuador
By U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet Public Affairs Continuing Promise Detachment, July 4, 2025 The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Manta, Ecuador for the third mission stop of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP…
Delaware Returns Home from Deployment
Release From Chief Petty Officer Darren Moore GROTON, Connecticut – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791), under the command of Cmdr. Jason Patton, returned to Naval Submarine Base New London Saturday, July 5, completing a six-month deployment to…
Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 Disestablished; Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 10 Established
From Lt.j.g. Martin Carey, July 3, 2025 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The U.S. Navy marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter during a ceremony July 3, as Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2…
