L3Harris (Booth 1037) hopes to use its expertise in autonomy software, uncrewed surface vessels and uncrewed underwater systems to help the Navy counter the looming threat of China and get more systems into service. The company has a lot of…
Insitu Going Strong at 30, Focusing on Maritime Operations
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Insitu, one of the most experienced companies in the small unmanned aerial systems (SUAS) market, will mark 30 years of operations in May. The company (in parent company Boeing’s Booth…
Gaming to Win and Learn at Sea Air Space
The Center for Maritime Strategy “Gaming to Win” event is in its second year at Sea Air Space and offers a little for everyone within the wider wargaming community. It features the presidents of the Naval Postgraduate and Naval War…
HII Responds to Post-COVID World with Flexibility, Supply Chain Support
Shipbuilder HII (Booth 1323) has embarked on a range of efforts to improve its workforce, bolster the supply chain and boost its capital investments, HII President and CEO Chris Kastner said in a briefing on the eve of Sea-Air-Space 2024. …
STEM Expo Brightens National Harbor with Exciting Science Demonstrations
The STEM Expo brought 5th through 12th grade students face to face with exciting science concepts on Sunday, April 7, filling the Cherry Blossom ballroom with laughter and gasps of wonder. The event featured interactive workshops, hands-on demonstrations, STEM career…
NAVAIR Sees AI as Future of Air Wing
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — In a well-attended presentation by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on April 3 at Sea-Air-Space 2023, RDML Stephen Tedford, program executive officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO (U&W)) explained the need for trust in…
Combatting Climate Change
Excerpted from the upcoming article in the May 2023 issue of Seapower Magazine As climate change increasingly affects weather patterns over the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, tracking hurricanes and monitoring their intensity has become more critical than ever. …
Navy’s Frigate Program Pushing Hard for 2026 Delivery of USS Constellation
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. —The Navy is pressing full bore to ensure that its new guided-missile frigate joins the fleet on time, the ship’s program manager said. “We’re pushing hard with our industry partners to deliver that ship in 2026,” said…
Shall We Play a Game? Winning Isn’t the Point, Experts Say
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — War games may be a useful tool for leaders dealing with regional conflicts and great power rivalry, but the purpose isn’t to win, according to a panel of gaming experts. “Many people think war games are a…
Navy’s Newest Carrier to Deploy in May, Program Official Says
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. —The Navy is pressing full bore to ensure that its new guided-missile frigate joins the fleet on time, the ship’s program manager said. “We’re pushing hard with our industry partners to deliver that ship in 2026,” said…
