WASHINGTON — The Coast Guard Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Program, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), launched two CubeSats from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, Dec. 3, the Coast Guard…
Navy Terminates Section 106 Consultation for Increased Growler Operations at Whidbey Island
NORFOLK, Va. — After being unable to reach agreement through extensive, in-depth consultations, the Navy has decided to terminate consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) regarding a planned increased EA-18G Growler operations at Naval Air…
Coast Guard Icebreaker Returns Home Following 129-Day Arctic Deployment
SEATTLE — The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy returned home Nov. 30e following a four-month deployment in the Arctic, the Coast Guard Pacific Area in a release. In addition to providing presence and access in the Arctic…
Marine Corps Releases Solicitation for New Lightweight Hard Armor Plate
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — The Marine Corps has released a request for proposal for a lightweight hard armor plate to lighten the load for Marines and allow commanders to adapt to the environment, mission and level of threat…
USS Detroit Begins Operational Testing of LCS Surface-to-Surface Missile Module
NORFOLK, Va. — USS Detroit (LCS 7) began initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) of the Surface-to-Surface Missile Module (SSMM) Nov. 17, two months ahead of schedule, Naval Sea Systems Command reported in a Nov. 30 release. The SSMM is…
Forty GE LM2500 Marine Gas Turbines to Power 10 DDG 51 Destroyers
EVENDALE, Ohio — GE’s Marine Solutions announced in a Nov. 29 release that 40 LM2500 marine gas turbines will power the U.S. Navy’s next-generation of DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. The Navy awarded firm construction contracts to Huntington Ingalls Industries…
Volvo Penta to Supply Engines for Next-Generation RIBs for Coast Guard Cutters
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Volvo Penta of the Americas has been selected to supply the engines, drives and controls for the new U.S. Coast Guard cutter boat large (CBL) rigid-hull inflatable boats (RIBs), which are being built at Metal Craft Marine….
Canadian Surface Combatant Contract Award on Hold Pending Challenge
VICTORIA, British Columbia — A legal challenge by a U.S. defense firm has resulted in a near unprecedented order for the Canadian government to put on hold awarding a contract to Lockheed Martin for a new fleet of warships that…
Coast Guard Repatriates 11 Migrants to Cuba
MIAMI — The Coast Guard Cutter Isaac Mayo crew repatriated 11 Cuban migrants Nov. 29 to Cuba, the 7th Coast Guard District said in a release. A good Samaritan located a rustic vessel approximately 18 miles southeast of Islamorada on…
Virtual Training Means Less Danger for Carrier Flight Deck Crews
ARLINGTON, Va. — One of the most dangerous environments in the U.S. Navy is the deck of an aircraft carrier. Catapult systems that can remove limbs, furious engines, whipping propellers and high winds create a hectic environment. The driving force…
