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21 November

Aerosonde Unmanned Arial Surveillance (UAS) vehicle, Buck G, awaits to launch aboard the Expeditionary Sea-Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 25, 2020. The UAS is piloted by Aerosonde personnel from the Hershel “Woody” Williams and provides live aerial surveillance to enhance the ship’s security. Hershel “Woody” Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Roses/Released)

Textron to Deliver Drone-Enabled ISR Support for US 5th, 6th Fleet Ships

The US Navy has awarded Textron Systems $64 million in contracts to provide drone-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance services for ships of the 5th and 6th fleets.

20 November

The Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Nantucket (LCS 27) pulls in beside the USS Constitution in Boston, Mass. Nov. 8, 2024. USS Nantucket will be commissioned Nov. 16. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy’s 14th Freedom Littoral Combat Ship Enters Service

The US Navy has commissioned the 14th Freedom-class littoral combat ship, the USS Nantucket (LCS 27), in Boston, Massachusetts.

20 November

Joe Saballa

China’s EW Capabilities ‘Significant Challenge’ to US in Taiwan Conflict: Report

China’s electronic warfare capabilities would pose a 'significant challenge' to the US if a full-scale conflict breaks out across the Taiwan Strait.

19 November

Christine Casimiro

French Navy Receives Third Barracuda Nuclear Attack Sub From Naval Group

Naval Group has delivered “Tourville,” the third Suffren-class nuclear attack submarine, to the French defense procurement agency.

19 November

US Navy Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp

Christine Casimiro

BAE to Modernize and Maintain Two US Guided-Missile Destroyers

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $202-million contract to provide modernization and maintenance services for two US Navy guided-missile destroyers.

19 November

241116-N-MW880-1027 NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 16, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), transits to Naval Station Norfolk after on-time completion of an 11-month maintenance period at Norfolk Naval Shipyard and sea trials, Nov. 16, 2024. USS George H.W. Bush departed Norfolk Naval Shipyard to conduct a scheduled underway to test equipment and systems in preparation for future operations and is now in the basic phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samuel Wagner)

Rojoef Manuel

USS George H.W. Bush Aircraft Carrier Completes Modernization

The US Navy has finalized the 10-month modernization of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia.

18 November