NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Global defense and technologies partner HII announced May 23 that the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division plans to hire approximately 5,000 people this year to meet the shipbuilding needs of the Navy. The shipyard anticipates hiring…
Austal USA Launches the Future LCS USS Augusta
MOBILE, Ala. — On May 23, Austal USA successfully launched the 17th Independence-variant littoral combat ship, the future USS Augusta (LCS 34), the company said in a release. Assisted by tugs, the ship was escorted out of Austal USA’s floating…
Teledyne FLIR Defense Introduces SeaFLIR 240 and TacFLIR 240 Surveillance Systems
TAMPA, Fla. ― Teledyne FLIR Defense announced today at SOFIC 2022 the official launch of SeaFLIR 240 and TacFLIR 240, the latest additions to its line of high-definition, multi-spectral surveillance systems developed for a variety of maritime and land-based operations. …
L3Harris Selected for US Navy Next-Generation Submarine Tender Design Study
HERNDON, Va. — L3Harris Technologies is one of three companies selected to provide preliminary designs for the next generation submarine tender, a support vessel that will provide expeditionary maintenance and repairs for U.S. Navy submarines, the company said May 17. …
Boeing Names Northern Virginia Office Its Global Headquarters; Establishes Research & Technology Hub
ARLINGTON, Va. — Boeing announced May 5 that its Arlington, Virginia campus just outside Washington, D.C. will serve as the company’s global headquarters. The aerospace and defense firm’s employees in the region support various corporate functions and specialize in advanced…
General Dynamics Appoints Krugh as President of Bath Iron Works
RESTON, Virginia – General Dynamics has appointed Gulfstream Aerospace executive Charles F. Krugh as president of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, General Dynamics said May 5. “Chuck’s leadership, proven track record in manufacturing and expertise in managing complex supply chains…
Navy Hospital Ship Departs for Pacific Partnership 2022
SAN DIEGO — Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) departed San Diego, May 3, marking the beginning of Pacific Partnership 2022, the partnership’s public affairs said in a release. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is…
HII Launches Virginia-Class Submarine New Jersey
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — HII announced April 28 that Virginia-class attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) recently was launched into the James River at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division. The 7,800-ton submarine, which had been in a floating dry…
GA-ASI Integrates Leonardo Seaspray V2 Maritime Radar Onto MQ-9 RPA
SAN DIEGO — General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has integrated the Leonardo Seaspray 7500E V2 multi-mode radar onto an MQ-9A Block 5 remotely piloted aircraft and performed its first test flight on April 14, the company said April 26. The…
Honeywell Demonstrates Alternative Navigation Capabilities in GPS-Denied Environments
PHOENIX — Honeywell has successfully demonstrated several advanced alternative navigation technologies intended to help ensure seamless navigation, even when GPS signals are blocked, interrupted or unavailable, Ahjay Rai of Honneywell said in an April 20 release. Testing took place on…