******* ARLINGTON, Va. — The nation’s shipyards have the facilities capacity to handle increased shipbuilding for the U.S. Navy but are limited by skilled workforce shortages, a shipbuilding executive told Congress, also noting the importance of stability in the demand…
BAE Systems’ U.S. shipyards recognized for safety leadership by Signal Mutual
Release from BAE Systems ******* NORFOLK, Va. — Feb. 7, 2023 — For the second year in a row, BAE Systems, Inc.’s Ship Repair business has been recognized by Signal Mutual as a top company for safety. The prestigious Signal…
US Navy partners with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to deliver JPALS equipment
Release from the Naval Air Systems Command ******* Published: Feb 7, 2023 NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, Md. — The U.S. Navy, in partnership with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) representatives, awarded an $8.6 million foreign military sale in…
U.S. Army and Air Force takes over USS Tripoli’s Flight Deck
Release from Commander, Naval Surface Forces ******* By Petty Officer 2nd Class Maci Sternod 02 February 2023 SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES – Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) worked with the United States Army’s 16th Combat Aviation Brigade…
Navy and Industry Partners Complete Production Mk 18 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Systems
Release from Naval Sea Systems Command ******* NEWS | Feb. 3, 2023 Navy and Industry Partners Complete Production Mk 18 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Systems By PEO Unmanned and Small Combatants Public Affairs Washington – The Navy announced today a significant milestone…
Future USS Marinette (LCS 25) Delivered to Navy
Release from Naval Sea Systems Command ******** By Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC) Public Affairs WASHINGTON — The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Marinette (LCS 25) from Lockheed Martin this week at the Fincantieri…
Navy, MSC, Coast Guard Ships Involved in Search and Recovery of Chinese Balloon Payload
******* ARLINGTON, Va. — Three U.S. Navy ships, a Military Sealift Command ship, and three Coast Guard cutters have sortied from the U.S. East Coast and are participating in the search and recovery effort for the payload of the Chinese…
V-22 Joint Program Issues Bulletin to Restrict Flights
Release from V-22 Joint Program Office ******* Published: Feb 4, 2023 NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND – — Based on the recommendation from the V-22 Joint Program Office, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Navy…
U.S. Central Command Supports Partner Forces in Major Iranian Weapons Seizure
Release from U.S. Central Command Public Affairs ******* By U.S. Central Command Public Affairs | February 02, 2023 TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command supported a maritime interdiction earlier this month that resulted in the seizure by partner naval forces of…
MSC CHARTERED SHIP MV OCEAN GIANT CONDUCTS CARGO OPERATIONS AT MCMURDO STATION ANTARCTIC IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION DEEP FREEZE 2023
Release from Military Sealift Command ******* By Sarah Cannon, MSC Pacific 31 January 2023 PORT HUENEME, Calif. – Military Sealift Command-chartered container ship MV Ocean Giant is currently conducting cargo offloads in one of the most remote and challenging environments…
