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3 August

HII Lays Keel for US Navy’s 29th Virginia-Class Submarine

HII has laid the keel for the US Navy’s 29th Virginia-class attack submarine, the USS Oklahoma (SSN 802), at Newport News in Virginia.

3 August

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee “Rebel” Fiedler, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs aerial maneuvers during F-AIR Colombia International Aeronautics and Space Fair at José María Córdova Airport in Rionegro, Colombia, July 14, 2023. F-AIR showcases longstanding partnership and friendship the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Southern Command and U.S. Space Command has with Colombia and throughout Latin America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madeline Herzog)

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Amentum to Manage US Navy F-16 Viper Adversary Fleet Sustainment

Amentum has received a contract to manage the modernization and sustainment of US Navy F-16 Viper adversary fighter jets in Nevada.

2 August

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Joe Saballa

Public Confidence in US Military Lowest in 25 Years: Poll

A recent survey has found that public confidence in the US military has reached its lowest point in more than two decades.

2 August

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

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US Navy Orders Nine Additional Flight III Arleigh Burke Destroyers

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics and HII contracts to build nine additional Flight III Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyers.

1 August

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Curtiss-Wright to Provide Propulsion Equipment for US Navy Submarines, Aircraft Carriers

Curtiss-Wright receives propulsion equipment contract for US Navy nuclear attack submarine, Columbia submarine, and Ford aircraft carrier.

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31 July

Americas

VALLETTA, Malta – The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) undocks during its first Regular Overhaul (ROH), a planned maintenance period, in the European area of operations at Palumbo Shipyard Malta. ROHs are routine, planned maintenance periods providing necessary repairs, maintenance and modernization for the ship to operate at full technical capacity and mission capability for its entire designed service life.

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USS Woody Williams Completes Maiden Overhaul in Malta

The US Navy has completed the first significant maintenance on the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in Malta.

28 July

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Air Force Staff Sgt. Nate Wills, EOD team sergeant, 506th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, recovers a Motorola radio after disarming an improvised explosive device. Insurgents use the radios are used to detonate the IED's when American forces are in the blast radius.

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US Navy’s Anti-Improvised Explosives Technology Achieves Operational Capability

The US Navy announced the full operational capability of its latest electronic warfare solution against improvised explosive devices.

27 July

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Inder Singh Bisht

Navy SEALs’ Long-Awaited Sub to Transform Underwater Warfare

The US Navy declared Initial Operational Capability for Lockheed Martin’s Dry Combat Submersible last month.

26 July

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US Navy Orders Digital ‘Friend-or-Foe’ Technology From BAE Systems

BAE Systems has secured a $15-million contract to deliver its AN/UPX-50(C) next-generation friend-or-foe interrogator for US Navy vessels.

24 July

Americas

The Independence variant litoral combat ship USS Canberra (LC30) arrives in Sydney, Australia July 18, 2023. The ship will be commissioned July 22 in Sydney. Australia welcomed the USS Canberra to Sydney Harbor, with HMAS Canberra guiding the Independence-variant littoral combat ship to berth alongside Fleet Base East ahead of the formal commissioning on July 22. The crew of HMAS Canberra and USS Canberra will focus on joint activities during the commissioning week, including playing sport, ship tours and sharing their countries’ culture and traditions. This ceremonial commissioning emphasizes the more than 100 years of mateship built on friendship, history, democracy, and respect. The two countries have fought side-by-side in every major conflict since World War 1. Canberra’s namesake is a reminder of the shared responsibility the U.S. and Australia have to each other as allies.

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US Navy Commissions New Independence Littoral Combat Ship in Australia

The US Navy has commissioned the latest Independence-class littoral combat ship, the USS Canberra, at Australia's Fleet Base East in Sydney.

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