From Leonardo DRS ARLINGTON, Va., October 31, 2024 ̶ Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it was awarded a contract from NAVSEA to produce ship-based air and surface target detection AN/SPQ-9B radars. The contract includes options, if exercised…
Navy to Extend Service Life of DDG 51s
WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced Oct. 31 that the Department of the Navy plans to operate 12 Arleigh Burke class (DDG 51) Flight I Destroyers beyond their 35-year expected service life. The decision, based upon…
FRCSW Bids Farewell to Its Last Legacy Aircraft
By: Janina Lamoglia, Oct. 31, 2024 NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. — Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) has been a pillar of naval aviation maintenance since its establishment in 1919. Over the decades, the facility has supported the U.S….
The Department of the Navy is Establishing a Naval Strategic Studies Group (NSSG) Program
From the U.S. Navy Office of Information, 31 October 2024 The Department of the Navy is establishing a Naval Strategic Studies Group (NSSG) program in January administered by the DON Office of Strategic Assessment (OSA). The Department of the Navy…
Lockheed Martin Makes First International SEWIP Sale to Japan
From Lockheed Martin SYRACUSE, N.Y., Oct. 29, 2024 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) was awarded a $113 million contract by Naval Sea Systems Command for full rate production of Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 2 AN/SLQ-32(V)6 and AN/SLQ-32C(V)6 systems. …
Leidos Awarded $93M Contract to Support Navy and Marine Corps Weapons Systems
From Leidos RESTON, Va. (Oct. 30, 2024) – Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) announced today a new contract to provide critical supply support for weapons systems that keep the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps forces mission-ready. The Technical Assistance for Repairables Processing (TARP) contract…
Amentum Awarded $490M to Modernize Navy’s Multi-Engine Training Aircraft Fleet
From Amentum CHANTILLY, Va., October 28, 2024 – The U.S. Navy awarded Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) a $490 million contract to deliver comprehensive contractor logistics support (CLS) of the state-of-the-art T-54A Multi Engine Training System (METS). This innovative system will supersede the…
CNO Franchetti and MCPON Honea Visit NSWC Panama City Division
29 October 2024 From Cierra Burch, Shauna Love-vonKnoblauch, Katherine Mapp and Jeremy Roman PANAMA CITY, Florida – Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) James Honea visited Naval Surface Warfare…
BAE Systems Ship Repair Begins Production of Submarine Components
From BAE Systems, Oct. 28, 2024 BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by General Dynamics Electric Boat for deck module fabrication in support of U.S. Navy submarine programs. The contract between the companies will cover the production and shipment…
USS Mobile Returns to Homeport San Diego
From Petty Officer 1st Class Vance Hand, 28 October 2024 SAN DIEGO – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) returned to its San Diego homeport Oct. 25, following a 19-month deployment. “Mobile’s maiden deployment to 7th fleet…
