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8 October

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

GA-ASI, US Navy Test Autonomous Mission Planning With MQ-20 Avenger

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and the US Navy have tested mission planning software for uncrewed aircraft.

8 October

Sea

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 27, 2024) U.S. Marines from the 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, assigned to Task Force 61/2, conduct dive training out of the dry deck shelter of Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea July 27, 2024. Headquartered in Naples, Italy, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command areas of responsibility. U.S. Sixth Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations. (U.S. Navy Courtesy Photo)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Retains Oceaneering in $154M Submarine Equipment Contract

Oceaneering International’s subsidiary Aerospace and Defense Technologies has secured a follow-on US Navy contract worth up to $154 million to service and sustain the military’s Dry Deck Shelter systems.

8 October

Americas

An artist's rendition of the planned submarine hub in the US.

Jodesz Gavilan

Anduril, US Navy Back $6.6 Billion Submarine Production Push

The US is committing $6.6 billion to expand submarine production capacity through a new Maryland facility backed by Anduril Industries and the US Navy.

8 October

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Navy E-130J TACAMO Aircraft to Receive ThinKom SATCOM Antennas

The US Navy’s E-130J Phoenix II next-generation aircraft for TACAMO missions will receive SATCOM antennas from ThinKom.

7 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Second US Navy Carrier Gains Control Hub for MQ-25A Stingray Refueling Drone

The US Navy has doubled its capacity to command the MQ-25A Stingray aerial refueling drone after installing a second operational control hub aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

7 October

Americas

Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) landing craft.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Navy Awards Textron $230M for Two More Ship-to-Shore Connectors

Textron Systems received a $230-million contract modification from the US Navy to build two additional Ship-to-Shore Connector landing craft.

5 October

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Navy Commissions Second Flight III Arleigh Burke Destroyer

The US Navy has officially commissioned the USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer.

2 October

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Raytheon Wins $24.4B Contract to Supply SM-6 Interceptors to US Navy

Raytheon has secured a contract valued at up to $24.4 billion to produce the multi-mission Standard Missile-6 interceptor for the US Navy.

1 October

Sea

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 3, 2022) – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CV 75) conducts flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea in support of Neptune Strike 2022, Feb. 3. Neptune Strike 2022 highlights NATO’s ability to integrate the high-end maritime capabilities of a carrier strike group to ensure high operational readiness across the Alliance and the defence and protection of all Allies. It is the first time since the Cold War that a full US carrier group comes under NATO command.(Photo by French Master Sergeant Malaury Buis)

Rojoef Manuel

HII Wins $5B Deal to Revamp USS Harry S. Truman Aircraft Carrier

The US Navy has awarded HII a $5-billion contract to provide a major overhaul for the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

1 October

Sea

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Navy Moves to Buy 30 Medium Unmanned Vessels After Live Sea Trials

The US Navy is expected to procure more than 30 medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs) after completing Phase 1 of live sea trials with American warfighters.

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