DARPA launches groundbreaking unmanned surface vessel, USX-1 Defiant
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has officially launched the first medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV), USX-1 Defiant.
NPS and TOPGUN launch new Master of Warfare Operations degree
In naval aviation, the best of the best attend the U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor Program, otherwise known as TOPGUN, where they hone their warfighting skills as combat pilots.
U.S. Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman returns to sea after repairs in Greece
The USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) has returned to sea after completing emergency repairs at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece.
Boeing completes upgrade of first U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft
Boeing has completed the first upgrade of a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).
GE Aerospace wins U.S. Navy contract for F/A-18, AV-8B, and AH-1Z avionics support
GE Aerospace has been awarded a five-year performance-based logistics (PBL) contract to provide avionics support for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18, AV-8B, and AH-1Z aircraft.
General Atomics to supply payload tubes for U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class submarines
GA-EMS has been awarded a contract by General Dynamics Electric Boat to manufacture and deliver three shipsets of Virginia Payload Tubes (VPTs) for Block VI Virginia-class submarines.
U.S. Navy Releases New Rendering of AIM-260A JATM Air-to-Air Missile Being Developed by Lockheed Martin
The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has unveiled a new rendering of the highly classified AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM).
U.S. Navy Reserve’s KC-130T Hercules cleared for expanded aerial refuelling operations
The U.S. Navy Reserve’s KC-130T Hercules fleet has successfully completed envelope expansion testing, allowing it to refuel a wider range of aircraft across the carrier air wing.
Kongsberg completes acceptance testing and delivery of HUGIN Superior AUV to U.S. Navy
Kongsberg has successfully completed acceptance testing and delivered the HUGIN Superior Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) to the U.S. Navy.
BWX Technologies secures USD 2.1 billion contract for U.S. naval nuclear reactors
BWX Technologies, Inc. has announced new contracts worth approximately USD 2.1 billion for the manufacture of reactor components for the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Programme.
U.S. Navy awards BAE Systems USD 251 million contract for AEGIS Combat System support
The contract supports the AEGIS TECHREP organisation in maintaining complex combat system configurations.
USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier undergoes emergent repairs in Greece following collision
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) has arrived at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, on 16 February for Emergent Repair Availability (ERAV).