US Navy
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Apr- 2024 -23 AprilAmericas
US Navy to Turn Pacific Oil Rigs Into Mobile Military Bases to Counter China
The US Navy will convert its surplus oil rigs in the Pacific into mobile military bases to counter China’s growing influence in the region.
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23 AprilAir
Textron Delivers First Two Beechcraft King Air 260 Training Jets to US Navy
The US Navy has received its first two Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft from Textron Aviation under a Multi-Engine Training System contract.
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22 AprilLand
US Navy Inaugurates Strategic Missions Facility Construction in Indiana
The US Navy has begun the construction of a new strategic missions facility at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division in Indiana. The Strategic Systems Engineering Facility (SSEF) is a research and development site providing engineering and test capabilities to support the agency’s integrated systems. Solutions produced with the site’s assistance will be utilized under the US Department of Defense’s deterrence triad, which comprises intercontinental, submarine-launched, and aerial ballistic missiles. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), the US Strategic Command (STRATCOM), and the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) led the groundbreaking ceremony. “NAVSEA’s investment at NSWC Crane with the SSEF will provide crucial capabilities to help maximize the effectiveness of the sea-based leg of the strategic deterrence triad, the most survivable leg of the triad,” STRATCOM Commander Gen. Anthony Cotton stated. “The deterrence and combat capability USSTRATCOM provides is the bedrock of all operations and foundational to national and international security.” The US Army Corps of Engineers – Louisville District in Kentucky will oversee construction works at the SSEF. The facility is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. Maintaining Strategic Systems Capabilities According to the US Navy, the SSEF is among the critical infrastructure projects being managed …
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18 AprilMiddle East
US Navy Debuts SM-3 Ballistic Missile Interceptor During Iranian Strikes
US Navy guided missile destroyers fired the Standard Missile-3 for the first time in combat over the weekend in response to Iran’s attack on Israel.
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15 AprilSea
Fincantieri Lays Keel of US Navy’s Lead Constellation Frigate
Fincantieri Marinette Marine has laid the keel of the US Navy’s first Constellation-class guided-missile frigate in Wisconsin.
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15 AprilSea
General Dynamics to Upkeep Independence Littoral Combat Ship Systems
General Dynamics has signed a contract to provide lifecycle maintenance for the US Navy’s Independence-class littoral combat ship systems.
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12 AprilAmericas
Lockheed Unveils Air-Launched Multi-Mission Hypersonic Missile
Lockheed Martin has unveiled an air-launched hypersonic missile being pitched to the US Navy and Air Force.
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12 AprilSea
US Navy Accepts 13th San Antonio Amphibious Transport Dock From Ingalls
HII Ingalls Shipbuilding has delivered the US Navy’s 13th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, the USS Richard M. McCool Jr.
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11 AprilSea
HII to Upgrade Vertical Launch System Capabilities of US Navy Ships
HII has received a contract to explore and produce enhanced capabilities for vertical launching systems used by US Navy ships.
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11 AprilTechnology
Ursa to 3D Print New Missile Motor for US Navy
Ursa Major has entered into an agreement with the US Navy to produce a new, 3D-printed solid rocket motor for the Standard Missile program.
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