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Mar- 2024 -

12 March

Asia Pacific

An aerial view of ships moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. Twenty-two nations, more than 49 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shannon E. Renfroe/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Taps Planet Labs to Monitor Ships in Pacific

The US Navy has awarded Planet Labs a contract for ship surveillance over “key areas of interest” in the Pacific.

12 March

Americas

The USS Hampton's sail is seen breaking through the Arctic's massive ice flats. The submarine's sail is the only visible part of the vehicle. The ship is painted black. On top of the sail, three individuals are attaching a flag of the US on what appears to be a makeshift flag pole. The background is a completely white landscape and sky blending seamlessly together.

Juster Domingo

US Navy Launches Operation Ice Camp in Arctic Ocean

The US Navy has officially launched Operation Ice Camp in the Arctic Ocean, after the arrival of two fast-attack submarines in the region.

6 March

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Receives Stealth Sub Detector Sonar

Thales subsidiary Advanced Acoustic Concepts has delivered the first CAPTAS-4 variable-depth sonar for the US Navy's Constellation-class guided-missile frigates.

5 March

Americas

USS Kingsville (LCS 36) Independence-class littoral combat ship

Rojoef Manuel

Austal Delivers Kingsville Littoral Combat Ship to US Navy

The US Navy has taken delivery of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Kingsville (LCS 36) from Austal USA.

5 March

Americas

USS New Jersey (SSN 796) Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine

Rojoef Manuel

HII Completes Initial Sea Trials of New Jersey Nuclear Submarine

HII has concluded the initial sea trials for the US Navy’s upcoming Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine USS New Jersey (SSN 796).

5 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Unveils Strategy to Counter China’s Maritime Area Denial Capability

The US military has unveiled an operating concept to counter China’s growing maritime anti-access/area-denial capability.

1 March

Air

Joe Saballa

Boeing Wins $3.4B P-8A Poseidon Contract for Canada, Germany

Boeing has received a $3.4-billion contract to manufacture 17 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for Canada and Germany.

1 March

Air

Joe Saballa

US Navy Seeks Cheaper Air-Launched Stand-Off Missile

The US Navy is asking industry partners about possibly producing a new air-launched stand-off weapon up to 10 times cheaper than current missiles.

Feb- 2024 -

29 February

Americas

USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) nuclear-powered submarine. Photo: HII

Rojoef Manuel

HII Completes Launch Ceremony of USS Massachusetts

HII has launched the US Navy’s Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), into the James River.

27 February

Air

F-35 Gen III Helmet Mounted Display System

Ronald Watkins

3000th Gen III Helmet Mounted Display System Delivered to Joint Strike Fighter Program

Collins Elbit Vision Systems has delivered its 3,000th F-35 Gen III Helmet Mounted Display System for the Joint Strike Fighter program.

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