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29 July

Air

Raytheon Rolls Out Next-Gen Targeting System for US Navy Helicopters

RTX’s Raytheon has launched a high-definition targeting system designed to boost visibility and speed up decision-making for US Navy helicopter crews operating in high-risk zones.

28 July

Air

250701-N-DG679-1010 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 1, 2025) Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) inducted its first two T-45 Goshawks into the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) production line, just 13 months after the Navy identified the requirement. The Goshawk is the primary tandem-seat jet trainer used by the Navy and Marine Corps for pilot carrier qualification. (U.S. Navy Photo by Toiete Jackson)

Rojoef Manuel

First US Navy T-45 Trainer Aircraft Begin Life Extension

The US Navy Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) has placed its first two T-45 Goshawk aircraft in a life extension program.

23 July

Middle East

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) sails in formation July 22, off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Says Confronted US Destroyer in Gulf of Oman

Iranian forces on Wednesday warned a US destroyer to stay out of waters claimed by Tehran, state television reported, an interaction a US defense official said was "safe and professional" and did not affect the ship's mission.

16 July

Americas

The future USS Pierre (LCS 38) conducts sea trials in Mobile, Alabama, June 2025. Pierre is the 19th and final ship marking the completion of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) construction phase.

Christine Casimiro

US Navy Receives Final Independence-Class Combat Ship

The US Navy has taken delivery of its 19th and final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 38), the future USS Pierre, from Austal USA.

15 July

Americas

RAM is currently deployed on more than 165 ships in 11 countries ranging from fast patrol boats to aircraft carriers and is being installed on several new U.S. Navy ship classes. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Gabriel Burgi)

Christine Casimiro

Raytheon Lands Largest RAM Launching System Order From US Navy

RTX subsidiary Raytheon has secured a $74-million contract to produce Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Guided Missile Launching Systems for the US Navy, the largest single order in over two decades.

15 July

Americas