Maritime Security

U.S. Navy orders production of Knifefish underwater drones

General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, will begin low-rate initial production of Knifefish...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...
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