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11 August

240725-N-ZZ999-2502 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 25, 2024) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Martin Lauterman, assigned to Combat Logistics Company (CLC) 33 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, operates the milling machine in the SPEE3D Cell to complete a stainless steel part during Exercise Trident Warrior 2024. The exercise brought together personnel from the Naval Postgraduate School, the Marine Innovation Unit, FLEETWERX and industry to demonstrate advanced manufacturing technology in an expeditionary scenario. (U.S. Navy photo)

US Navy Showcases 3D Printing to Speed Battlefield Repairs at Sea

The US Navy has demonstrated 3D printing capabilities that could transform battlefield logistics by producing critical parts in the theater or remote areas without weeks-long delays.

8 August

Americas

An artistic representation of a conceptual SCEPS-powered torpedo

Ronald Watkins

L3Harris Advances US Navy’s Next-Gen Torpedo With Successful Propulsion Test

L3Harris Technologies has completed a critical test of its Stored Chemical Energy Propulsion System (SCEPS) power plant.

5 August

Americas

981019-A-6207H-528 A U.S. Army Modular Causeway System transports containers of Army equipment from the USNS Pollux to a pier in the harbor of Pusan, Republic of Korea, on Oct. 19, 1998, for Exercise Foal Eagle Ô98. Foal Eagle Ô98 is a combined, joint exercise supported by forces from the U.S. and Republic of Korea. In addition to providing hands-on field experience for forces of both nations, Foal Eagle Ô98 was designed to test rear area protection operations and major command, control and communications systems. Pollux is one of eight Fast Sealift Ships belonging to the Military Sealift Command that have special features allowing them to load and off-load cargo in places lacking normal port facilities. Causeway systems are deployable aboard container ships and other cargo vessels as the Pollux. DoD photo by Spc. Christina Ann Horne, U.S. Army. (Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Eyes New Class of Autonomous Ships to Haul Containerized Cargo

The US Navy is inviting defense contractors to submit proposals for a new class of unmanned surface vessels (USV) to transport containerized payloads.

4 August

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Northrop to Equip US Forces With Advanced Mission Planning Tech for Multi-Domain Ops

Northrop Grumman is building out the next wave of mission planning systems for the US Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps, with a $180 million contract focused on smarter, faster operations across domains.

1 August

Americas

USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) Arleigh Burke-class destroyer

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Orders Arleigh Burke Destroyer From General Dynamics

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has secured a contract to build an additional Arleigh Burke-class destroyer (DDG 148) for the US Navy.

Jul- 2025 -

31 July

Air

The Navy, in partnership with Skydweller Aero, recently achieved continuous solar-powered unmanned flight during a nonstop three-day test from Stennis, Mississippi. Led by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), the test of Skydweller UAS marks a significant advancement in both long-endurance solar-powered UAS technology and its potential to enhance maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).

Rojoef Manuel

Skydweller Solar Drone Completes Endurance Flight in US Navy Test

Skydweller Aero has completed a solar-powered autonomous flight of its proprietary unmanned aerial system for the US Navy.

31 July

Air

The M-364N aircraft. Photo: Textron Aviation Defense

Rojoef Manuel

Textron, Leonardo Pitch M-346N as Next US Navy Trainer Jet

Textron and Leonardo have teamed up to offer the Beechcraft M-346N light aircraft for the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System program.

30 July

Americas

Lockheed Martin delivers its 250th guidance system for the MK 48 torpedo.

Giulia Bernacchi

Lockheed Delivers 250th MK 48 Guidance Section for US Navy Torpedo

Lockheed Martin has delivered the 250th MK 48 Guidance and Control Section, a key component of the MK 48 torpedo used by the US Navy and allied forces.

30 July

Americas

Christine Casimiro

QinetiQ Wins $26M Contract to Supply Key Systems for US Nuclear Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has awarded QinetiQ US subcontracts to supply key systems for the US Navy's Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines.

30 July

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Validates REMUS 620 Drone for Torpedo Tube Deployment

A joint team from HII, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and US Navy has confirmed the compatibility of the REMUS 620 UUV with Virginia-class submarine weapons handling and torpedo tube systems.

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