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19 November

Sea

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)

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.

19 November

Air

A sneak peak at the first C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft being built by Lockheed Martin Corp. for the U.S. Navy’s E-130J program. This aircraft – the first of three – is slated to be delivered to the government in 2026 for modification into an E-130J Engineering Development Model (EMD). The E-130J, formerly called E-XX, will be the successor to the E-6B Mercury for the Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) mission, which connects the president, secretary of defense and U.S. Strategic Command with the United States’ nuclear triad. The U.S. Navy’s Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office (PMA-271) is leading the TACAMO Recapitalization Program and is scheduled to award the EMD contract during the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year. (Photo by David L. Key, Lockheed Martin)

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed Martin Starts Production of First US Navy E-130J TACAMO Aircraft

Lockheed Martin has begun construction of the US Navy’s first E-130J production aircraft under its Take Charge and Move Out program.

19 November

Air

230817-N-TD381-2133 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2023) A CMV-22B Osprey, assigned to the “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, returns to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Vinson, Carrier Strike Group 1’s flagship, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaiah B. Goessl)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Fleet Readiness Depot Accepts First CMV-22B Osprey for Maintenance

The US Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East has inducted the first CMV-22B vertical takeoff and landing system for maintenance as part of its long-term sustainment services for the Osprey family of aircraft.

18 November

DOD Contracts

Beechcraft King Air 260 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) T-54A for the U.S. Navy

Joe Saballa

Textron Wins $277M Contract to Supply T-54A Trainers to US Military

Textron Aviation has been awarded a contract for $277 million to produce next-generation T-54A trainer aircraft for the US military.

15 November

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Kongsberg Wins $900M US Navy Contract for Naval Strike Missiles

The US Navy and Marine Corps have signed a contract with Kongsberg to supply its Naval Strike Missile under a five-year procurement period.

12 November

Sea

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) is participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Joseph Pfaff/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Extends Service Life of Three Ticonderoga Guided Missile Cruisers

The US Navy has provided upgrades to three Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruisers to extend their service life for 10 years from 2026 to 2029.

11 November

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Northrop Reviews US Navy E-2D Hawkeye Avionics Upgrades

The US Navy and Northrop Grumman have wrapped up the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Delta System Software Configuration-6 preliminary design review.

11 November

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Textron to Produce Nine More LCAC 100 Hovercrafts for US Navy

The US Navy has awarded Textron Systems $394.2 million to build nine additional Landing Craft Air Cushion 100-class vessels.

7 November

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Leonardo to Build AN/SPQ-9B Ship Protection Radars for US Navy

The US Navy has contracted Leonardo DRS to produce, inspect, and test ship-based air and surface target detection AN/SPQ-9B radars.

5 November

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Navy Contractor ‘Fat Leonard’ Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

Leonard Francis, the Malaysian military contractor known as "Fat Leonard," was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in the US Navy's worst-ever corruption scandal.

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