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23 March

220720-N-XH769-1047 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 20, 2022) U.S. Navy Operations Specialist 3rd Class Marissa Cisneros operates a terminal aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) July 20, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Clark)

US Navy’s New AI Data Engine Turns Ships Into Self-Learning Platforms

DECK collects and processes live sensor data, overlays actionable info for operators, and manages satellite bandwidth to better handle and deliver operational data.

23 March

Americas

The pre-commissioning unit (PCU) Iowa (SSN 797) arrives for the first time at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, December 19, 2024. The future USS Iowa was delivered to Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4 from General Dynamics Electric Boat shipbuilding facility down river after recently completing a series of at-sea testing. The fast-attack submarine PCU Iowa and crew operate under SUBRON 4 and its primary mission is to provide fast-attack submarines that are ready, prepared, and committed to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski)

Giulia Bernacchi

New Alabama Facility to Expand Production for US Nuclear Submarine Programs

Advanced manufacturing firm Hadrian has opened a new facility in Alabama to produce components for US Navy submarine programs.

22 March

Air

E-2D Hawkeye, attached to Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 125, flies over Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington

Bea Castañeda

E-2D Hawkeye: America’s Eye in the Sky

Dive into this guide on the E-2D Hawkeye, analyzing its next-generation radar, command-and-control features, and how the aircraft strengthens fleet defense.

21 March

Sea

U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734), an United Kingdom Royal Navy Vanguard-class nuclear submarine, an E6-B Mercury assigned to the "Shadows" of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 4 and an MH60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Proud Warriors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72 conducted bi-lateral at sea training

Bea Castañeda

Get to Know the UK’s Vanguard-Class Submarine

Explore the Vanguard-class submarine, its nuclear deterrent role, stealth capabilities, and how it sustains the UK’s strategic underwater defense.

20 March

Americas

Ronald Watkins

US Navy Awards Gecko Robotics $71M for AI-Driven Fleet Maintenance

The US Navy has awarded Gecko Robotics a five-year contract worth up to $71 million to support fleet maintenance and readiness.

19 March

Americas

Frequency tester inside an electromagnetic interference chamber

Rojoef Manuel

Element, Leonardo Team Up for Next-Gen US Navy Electromagnetic Testing

Maryland-based certification specialist Element US Space & Defense has partnered with Leonardo DRS to support electromagnetic testing activities for the US Navy.

19 March

Americas

190710-N-ZH865-1250 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 10, 2019) Sailors clear the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) after attaching a pallet of ordnance to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during an ammunition offload. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. The Kearsarge ARG is deployed in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while providing a forward naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vincent Zaragozi/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Revamps Acquisition Structure With Five New Portfolio Offices

The US Navy has created five new portfolio acquisition executive organizations to streamline procurement, cut bureaucracy, and expedite the distribution of capabilities to warfighters.

19 March

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

A Prelude to Hypersonic Capability: New US Navy Missile Effort Targets Mach 4

A Palladyne AI subsidiary is set to develop a new long-range missile that aims to strike the balance between affordability and near-hypersonic striking power.

19 March

Americas