Textron Systems, a unit of Textron, announced that it is currently performing a series of tests on its unmanned surface ship, called the Common Unmanned Surface Vessel. “While undergoing testing in Florida, our Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) and Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) continue to demonstrate their cutting-edge capabilities designed to support the needs of our […]

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Huntington Ingalls Industries, America’s largest military shipbuilding company has announced that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has been awarded a contract modification from General Dynamics Electric Boat in support of construction on the first two Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines. As noted by the company, the contract modification, valued at approximately $2.2 billion, provides continued design […]

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Russian National Defense Control Center has reported that the Russian Navy has been monitoring the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) sailing up the Black Sea. “The Black Sea Fleet’s forces and means began monitoring the USS Donald Cook, who entered the Black Sea on November 23,” the Ministry of Defense said. […]

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The U.S. Navy has successfully achieved several important milestones for the DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer Flight III upgrade, representing significant progress toward delivering critical Integrated Air and Missile Defense capability to the fleet. According to a recent service news release, the DDG 51 Flight III upgrade is centered on the AMDR/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile […]

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On Tuesday, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) was “aggressively approached” by a Russian Admiral Vinogradov anti-submarine destroyer in the Sea of Japan. The Russian Navy ship was dangerously close to the U.S. guided-missile destroyer, the Navy’s announced today. The Russian Ministry of Defense, in turn, stated that the USS […]

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The U.S. Navy sent the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) to South China Sea to conduct maritime security operations and promote peace and stability in the region. “A continued presence in the South China Sea is vital in maintaining a free and open indo-pacific,” said Cmdr. Chris Gahl, Barry’s commanding officer. “The […]

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Japanese shipbuilding company Mitsui E & S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd has launched the new 30FFM multi-function frigate during a ceremony in Okayama, on November 19. The Kumano(FFM-2) is the second ship of the 30FFM frigate of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). She was named after Kumano River and shares her name with a World […]

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On 15 November, the U.S. ballistic-missile submarine force celebrated the 60th anniversary of the first strategic deterrent patrol by a Ship Submarine Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN). USS George Washington (SSBN 598) departed Cape Canaveral, Florida, with 16 Polaris missiles on the first strategic deterrent patrol, Nov. 15, 1960. George Washington was the lead ship in its […]

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British company SubSea Craft Ltd has announced that it is partnering with IrvinGQ, the aerial delivery solutions provider, to begin working together to develop a parachute deployment option for its innovative surface-submersible craft, VICTA. According to a company statement, adding the potential for aerial dispatch to VICTA”s portfolio complements its highly flexible deployable options, which […]

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The United States Marine Corps said final goodbyes to Bravo Company, 2d Tank Battalion during the deactivation ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 2d Tank Battalion, 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) have participated in a deactivation ceremony of Bravo Company, 2d Tanks Battalion on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 13, 2020. […]

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