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8 July

Air

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, deploys flares during her aerial demonstration at the Pacific Air Show, Oct. 2, 2021, Huntington Beach, Calif. This was the first time the F-35 Demo Team deployed flares at a public performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kip Sumner)

US Navy Eyes Thousands of Leonardo Decoys for F-35, F-18 Jets

The US Navy plans to award Leonardo a contract to supply thousands of airborne countermeasures for the service’s F-35 and F-18 combat aircraft fleets.

2 July

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Two Chinese Nationals Arrested in US for Espionage

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for espionage and for allegedly seeking to recruit members of the US Navy to serve as intelligence assets, the Justice Department said Tuesday.

1 July

Americas

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

Rojoef Manuel

California Firm to Digitize Backend Workflow of HII Shipbuilding Operations

HII has teamed with C3 AI to optimize its operations in Newport News Shipbuilding and Ingalls Shipbuilding divisions with digital solutions.

Jun- 2025 -

30 June

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

General Dynamics Awarded $1.8B Deal for US Navy Virginia Submarines

The US Department of Defense has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $1.8-billion contract to continue long lead time materials acquisition in support of the US Navy’s Virginia-class Block VI submarine program.

30 June

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

US Navy Turns to AI to Plan Drone Swarm Missions

The US Navy has demonstrated an AI-powered planning tool designed to speed up and simplify how it prepares unmanned missions.

26 June

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

US Navy Starts Building 400kW Laser to Fry Drones and Hypersonic Threats

The US Navy has kicked off a $29.9-million effort to develop one of the world’s most powerful shipboard laser weapons.

25 June

Americas

US Navy's first Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV), the XLE0.

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Seeks Ultra-Large Submarine Drone With Extended Endurance

The US Navy has posted a request for proposals for the development of an Ocean Explorer large underwater vehicle capable of long-endurance operations.

20 June

Americas

Royal Australian Navy replenishment ship HMAS Stalwarts embarked MH-60R Seahawk helicopter Boomerang conducts flying operations during a transit as part of a regional presence deployment. *** Local Caption *** The Royal Australian Navy is undertaking a regional presence deployment in Southeast and Northeast Asia. During the deployment, HMA Ships Toowoomba, Stalwart and Brisbane demonstrated the Royal Australian Navys ability to execute sustained operations in the deployed environments through superior Replenishment at Sea capability. During this evolution, Stalwart completing her first dual Replenishment at Sea evolution providing HMA Ships Toowoomba and Brisbane with F76 fuel, and F44 fuel for the embarked MH-60R Helicopters. Concurrently, Stalwart launched her embarked MH-60R helicopter, Boomerang, to conduct a Vertical Replenishment of stores and mission-essential equipment to Toowoomba. Regional presence deployments demonstrate Australias commitment to, and engagement with, the region. The deployments play a vital role in Australias long-term security and prosperity by protecting Australias interests, preserving a rules-based order, enhancing cooperation and relationships with regional partners and allies, and developing capability and interoperability.

Christine Casimiro

US, Australian Seahawks Receive Magnetic Anomaly Detection

Sikorsky and CAE are enhancing the anti-submarine warfare capabilities of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters operated by the US and Australian navies by integrating Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role systems.

18 June

Air

A P-8A Poseidon, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 30, flies over the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The P-8A's primary function is anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare and will be the replacement for the P-3C Orion. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mike DiMestico/Released)

Inder Singh Bisht

Boeing Completes P-8A Poseidon Upgrades for US Navy

Boeing has completed Increment 3 Block 2 upgrades on the first P-8A Poseidon. enhancing the aircraft's surveillance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

11 June

Americas