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U.S. Navy commissioned its 19th Littoral Combat Ship
The U.S. Navy commissioned the newest Littoral Combat Ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17).
LCS17 is the 19th littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and...
U.S. Navy awards contract to BAE Systems for new countermeasure systems to protect aircraft
BAE Systems, Britain's biggest defense company, said on Monday that its subsidiary has receivedĀ U.S. Navy contract to develop and demonstrate a next-generation, dual...
U.S. Navy destroyer USS John S. McCain returns to fleet after deadly collision in 2017
A Japan-based Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) completed her necessary repairs and is underway to conduct comprehensive at sea...
U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez returns from deployment
The U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) returned to its homeport of Norfolk, Oct. 26, 2019, according to a Navy...
U.S. Navy’s new $13 billion aircraft carrier returned to sea
The U.S. Navy's costliest warship, the $13 billion aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Ā (CVN 78), departed Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding and returned...
Huntington Ingalls delivered newest attack submarine to U.S. Navy
U.S. nuclear-powered ship maker Huntington Ingalls Industries said on Thursday that it has delivered USS Delaware (SSN-791) attack submarine to the U.S. Navy.
In a...
U.S. Navy’s nuclear powered submarine arrives in Bremerton for decommissioning
The nuclear-powered Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) arrived at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton to commence in the inactivation and decommissioning process.
The U.S....
Dozen F-35Bs conducts joint drills with amphibious assault ship USS America
Approximately one dozen, fully-operational F-35B Lightning IIs embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) Oct. 8 during routine training in the...
U.S. Marines to receive next-generation bomb suit
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marines will soon receive a lighter and more capable bomb suit for protection against various threats, according to a Marine Corps...
U.S. Marines complete eighth annual rotation in Australia
U.S. Marines have completed the eighth iteration of Marine Rotational Force ā Darwin (MRF-D), a six-month rotation of Marines in Australiaās Northern Territory, according...
U.S. Navy to commission its newest littoral combat ship
The U.S. Navy has announced the commissioning date for its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, the future USS Indianapolis (LCS 17).
The Navy will commission...
U.S. State Department approves possible guided-missile frigate sale to Bahrain
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $150 million sale of the guided-missile frigate to Bahrain, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said on...
U.S. Navy releases ‘market survey’ in anticipation of Phalanx weapon system production
The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking information about potential sources capable of manufacturing Mk 15 Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS), according to a...
Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet embarked cruise missile submarine in Mediterranean
Vice Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, embarked Ohio-class cruise missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) during routine operations in the Mediterranean,...
U.S. Navy to upgrade M110 semi-automatic sniper system
The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command announced in a recent notice posted to the governmentās main contracting website that it has plans to upgrade...
Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic engineers speed JLTV delivery to Marine units
Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic engineers helped achieve initial operational capability (IOC) nearly a year ahead of schedule for their integration work on...
Lockheed Martin begins construction of new Littoral Combat Ship for U.S. Navy
Pentagonās No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin Corp has announced that it and Fincantieri Marinette Marine marked the beginning of construction on Littoral Combat Ship...
U.S. Marine Corps posts video of AV-8B Harriers during Tiger Strike 2019
U.S. Marine Corps has posted a video on social media of AV-8B Harriers tactical aircraft that participated in exercise Tiger Strike 2019 at Blue...