From Naval Air systems Command, June 9, 2025 NAS PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The U.S. Navy declared initial operational capability for the T-54A Marlin II training aircraft in May, giving future naval aviators a modern platform to prepare them for…
USS Cole Relieves USS Gravely, Assumes Southern Border Mission
From U.S. Naval Surface Force Atlantic, June 6, 2025 MAYPORT, Fla. — The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) departed Naval Station Mayport, Florida, to support U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) southern border operations, June 5. Cole takes over…
Raytheon Awarded $646M Production and Sustainment Contract for SPY-6 Radars
From RTX, June 9, 2025 Production continues for U.S. Navy’s most advanced maritime radar ANDOVER, Mass., (June 9, 2025) — Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was awarded a $646 million contract to continue producing AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the U.S….
Michael Duffey Assumes Role as New Acquisition, Sustainment Chief
June 5, 2025 | By Army Maj. Wes Shinego, DoD News Michael P. Duffey was sworn in today as undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment following a swift Senate confirmation that places him in charge of the Defense Department’s vast procurement,…
DLA Fuels Maritime Superiority With $5 Billion Contract
June 5, 2025 | By Cindy Pray, Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Public Affairs The Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Mechanicsburg, located in Pennsylvania, recently awarded a $5 billion contract to six small businesses, expediting support for Virginia-class submarines and active surface…
Caine Calls on Industry: ‘Focus on Fighting the Next War, Not Fighting the Last War’
June 4, 2025 | By C. Todd Lopez, D0D News The joint force alone can’t defend against the threats the United States faces today; it’s going to need help from the community of innovators responsible for driving America’s efforts on artificial intelligence,…
Honeywell Selected by L3Harris Technologies to Support Development of NGJ-LB
From Honeywell, June 3, 2025 PHOENIX, June 3, 2025 – Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has been selected by L3Harris Technologies to support its development of custom tactical jamming pods designed to modernize the U.S. Navy’s airborne electronic attack capability. The contract win…
USS Sampson Deploys to U.S. Northern Command Area of Responsibility
From U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs, June 4, 2025 SAN DIEGO – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) departed Naval Base San Diego, June 3, 2025, to support operations in the U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) area…
BAE Systems Awarded $30M for Identification Friend or Foe Common Transponder
From BAE Systems, June 4, 2025 IFF technical refresh positions the Department of Defense to meet future cyber and crypto requirements and eliminates obsolescence GREENLAWN, N.Y. — June 4, 2025 — The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems $30 million…
SECDEF Orders Renaming of USNS Harvey Milk
According to numerous reports, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered the renaming of USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO-206), a John Lewis-class oiler named after the Navy veteran and gay rights activist. First reported by Military Times, a memorandum has ordered…
