USS Thresher: A Loss, A Legacy
On April 9, 1963, USS Thresher (SSN 593), the lead nuclear-powered attack submarine of her class, sailed from Kittery, Maine, to approximately 220 miles east of Massachusetts to conduct deep-diving…
QinetiQ Announces £259 Million Renewal of Maritime Strategic Capability
QinetiQ Group plc announced the renewal of the Maritime Strategic Capability Agreement (MSCA) with the Submarine Delivery Agency for a further ten years, ensuring a seamless transition from the previous…
US Navy Memorial to Host 32nd Annual Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony
The United States Navy Memorial will host its 32nd annual Blessing of the Ceremony in person and online on Saturday, April 15th. This year’s blessing will be provided by the…
Undersea Support Vessel to Deliver Enhanced Capability
The Australian Government is continuing to deliver enhanced maritime capability to the Australian Defense Force (ADF) with the procurement of a dedicated Undersea Support Vessel. Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and…
USS Farragut Offloads More Than $69 Million in Illegal Narcotics
USS Farragut (DDG 99) offloaded approximately 2,314 kilograms of cocaine and 1,986 pounds of marijuana worth a combined $69 million in Port Everglades, Florida Tuesday. The suspected smugglers will face…
USN, USGC, RCN & Mexican Navy Participate in North American Maritime Security Initiative
The U.S. Coast Guard, along with the U.S. Navy, Mexican Navy (SEMAR) and the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) participated in the North American Maritime Security Initiative (NAMSI) exercise off the…
IMED23 Trains With Local Force at Male, Republic of Maldives
During 30 March-1 April 2023, the Indo-Pacific and Middle East Deployment 2023 unit (IMED23 : JS URAGA and JS AWAJI) made a port call at Male, Republic of Maldives. During…
Leonardo DRS to Support Columbia Class Submarine Program
Leonardo DRS announced April 4th that it has been awarded contracts valued at over $1 billion, when fully funded, to provide the integrated electric propulsion components for the U.S. Navy’s…
Leonardo DRS Next Generation Power Conversion Technology
Leonardo DRS announced April 3rd it is introducing its next-generation of power conversion technology in the company’s Pivotal Power Solutions line of products, to ensure available and reliable electrical power…
Exercise Sea Dragon 2023 Concludes in Guam
The U.S. Navy and four allied and partner nations concluded operations for the annual, multi-national exercise Sea Dragon 2023, March 29. Sea Dragon is a U.S.-led, multinational exercise designed to…