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U.S. Coast Guard commissions two newest national security cutters
The United States Coast Guard commissioned two newest Legend-class national security cutters, during a ceremony in Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug. 24.
According to a statement released...
U.S. Navy newest expeditionary fast transport ship completed acceptance trials
Austal shipyard has announced that the U.S. Navy newest Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF ) ship, the future USNS Puerto Rico (EPF11), has successfully completed...
U.S. Navy awards General Dynamics with $1.6 billion contract for newest expeditionary ships
General Dynamics NASSCO, a business unit of General Dynamics, was awarded a contract from the U.S. U.S. Navy for newest expeditionary ships as part...
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball returns to homeport after final sea trials
Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) returns to its homeport in Honolulu after conducting final sea trials near Hawaii Aug. 20, 2019.
According to U.S....
U.S. Navy awards contract to Rafael for TopLite electro-optical sights
One of Israel’s largest defense firms, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has received a $13,3 million contract order for TopLite electro-optical sights to the...
U.S. Navy awards contract to General Dynamics for procurement of F/A-18’s Gatling guns
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, was awarded a modification to a previously awarded contract from the U.S....
U.S. Marine Corps’ F-35B completes simulated defensive combat air patrol with AIM-9X missile
The U.S. Marine Corps' F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) stealth aircraft successfully completed simulated defensive combat air patrol with live AIM-9 Sidewinder short-range missiles...
USS Ramage deploys to provide ballistic missile defense for U.S. Navy fleet
The U.S. Navy has announced that the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) deployed from Naval Station Norfolk today to conduct maritime...
U.S. Navy complete first system-level tests of Raytheon’s newest air surveillance radar
The U.S. Navy successfully completed the first system-level tests of the newest Raytheon's radar for aircraft carriers and amphibious warfare ships.
The first tests of...
U.S. Navy selects Lockheed Martin for self-defense systems of large-deck amphibious ships and aircraft carriers
The U.S. Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin announced an agreement worth about for $55.96 million for combat system engineering support on the Ship...
U.S. Marines conducts AAV crew-served weapons training in Japan
U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) crew-served weapons training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, according to...
Pendleton units to receive U.S. Marine Corps newest tactical vehicles
A series of newest Joint Light Tactical Vehicles will be distributed to various units on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California, according to...
U.S. Marines, Soldiers hone fast-roping skills at Camp Hansen in Japan
U.S. Marines, Soldiers conducted 'helicopter' rope suspension technique training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, according to III MEF Information Group.
This type of training provides...
U.S. Navy landing craft arrives in Brazil to take part in world’s longest-running maritime exercise
Two U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) with heavy equipment arrived on the Brazilian Marine Corps Base of Ilha do Governador to be...
U.S. Navy destroyer Gravely conducts PASSEX with Royal Danish Navy
The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) and Royal Danish navy Absalon-class command and support ship HMDS Absalon (L 16)...
Guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy conducts live-fire exercise
The U.S. Navy's guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) conducted a live-fire exercise, according to Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet.
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS...
Seventh Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard cutter conducts final sea trials
The seventh Legend-class cutter of the United States Coast Guard, named for Sumner Increase Kimball, conducted final sea trials, according to Chief Petty Officer...
Los Angeles-class submarine USS Oklahoma City returns to homeport
Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) returned to its homeport of Apra Harbor, Guam, Aug. 18, according to Lt.j.g. Meagan...