MEDITERRANEAN SEA — While the NATO maritime forces have had to navigate around the rocks and shoals of the global pandemic, it has not stopped them from exercising and raising their game in looking for adversary submarines in the Mediterranean….
Noble Fusion 2022 Prepares Maritime Forces for Distributed Maritime Operations in the Pacific
PACIFIC OCEAN — A multi-national and multi-strike group conducted a sweeping series of operations the Western Pacific earlier this month. Noble Fusion 2022 took place Feb. 3-7, involving two Amphibious Ready Groups with embarked Marine Expeditionary Units along with a…
First Sea Lord: Royal Navy Is ‘Back to the Modern Era,’ Tilting to the Indo-Pacific
ARLINGTON, Va. — The head of the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy said his fleet is modernizing and expanding its reach around the world to respond to the current and future challenges. “It’s the end of the beginning for us, “Adm….
Navy Orders Six CH-53K Helicopters for Israel
ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy has ordered six CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for the Israeli air force, following an agreement signed in December. The Naval Air Systems Command awarded Sikorsky Aircraft a $372 million fixed-price incentive contract modification under…
Bell to Advance U.S. DoD High-Speed VTOL Capabilities
Fort Worth, Texas — Bell Textron Inc. has advanced to the next phase of the AFWERX High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing Concept Challenge, a crowdsourcing effort for the U.S. Air Force and Special Operations Command, the company said Feb. 16….
Boeing to Offer the P-8A Poseidon for Canada’s Multi-Mission Aircraft Project
OTTAWA, Ontario — Boeing announced on Feb. 10 its intent to offer the P-8A Poseidon in response to Canada’s request for information for long-range maritime patrol aircraft. The Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft project will replace the Royal Canadian Air Force fleet…
Two Sea Cadet Units Qualify for National CyberPatriot Finals
BETHESDA, Maryland — The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps has qualified two teams to compete in the CyberPatriot National Final team competition set for March 17-21 in Bethesda, Maryland. Sacramento Division and Band of the West Division will represent the…
IMSC Integrates Unmanned Vessel During IMX/CE22
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN — International Maritime Security Construct participated in unmanned integration operations in the Arabian Gulf during International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 2022, Feb. 3, the Coalition Task Force Sentinel Public Affairs Office said Feb. 8. IMSC personnel operated…
Philippines Acquires BrahMos Supersonic Anti-Ship Missiles
The Philippines Department of National Defense has contracted for BrahMos shore-based anti-ship missile system. The $368 million contract is for three batteries, as well as launcher vehicles, command and control, training and support. “Equipping our navy with this vital asset is…
General Atomics Demonstrates Autonomous Flight Termination Units During Navy/Army Hypersonic Rocket Test Flight
SAN DIEGO — General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems announced Feb. 1 that its Autonomous Flight Termination Units carried onboard two sounding rockets were successfully demonstrated and performed as expected during a High Operational Tempo for Hypersonics test flight campaign sponsored by…
