By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ***** ARLINGTON, Va. — A. U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer (DDG) shot down a drone over the Red Sea, the Department of Defense said in a Nov. 15 release. The release, relayed by Cmdr. Rick…
BAE Systems to equip Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter class frigates with Mk 45 naval gun
Release from BAE Systems ***** LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nov. 15, 2023 — BAE Systems has received a contract to deliver multiple shipsets of the Mk 45 Medium Caliber Gun and automated Ammunition Handling System (AHS) for the Royal Australian Navy’s…
Keel Authenticated for Future Billy Frank Jr.
Release from Naval Sea Systems Command ***** Nov. 14, 2023 By Team Ships Public Affairs MOBILE, Ala. – The keel for the future USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11), the Navy’s 6th Navajo-class platform, was laid Nov. 14 at Austal USA’s shipyard…
USS Stethem, Task Force 59 put more eyes in the sky, expanding maritime domain awareness
Release from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs ***** By U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs | November 14, 2023 MANAMA, Bahrain — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) recently demonstrated expansive maritime domain awareness, utilizing…
New Uncrewed Undersea Capabilities Strengthen AUKUS Partnership
Release from the U.S. Department of Defense ***** The UK, US and Australia have strengthened their maritime forces, introducing new uncrewed undersea vessels to extend the range and lethality of their warfare capabilities. As part of the AUKUS partnership, the…
USS Chung-Hoon Shifts Homeport to San Diego
Release from By Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs ***** By Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs 09 November 2023 SAN DIEGO, CA — The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) arrived at Naval Base San Diego…
Navy Leaders from FVEY Nations Meet to Collaborate, Strengthen Relationship
Release from the U.S. Navy ***** 10 November 2023 By Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Ivester SYDNEY – Leaders from the navies of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in Sydney to discuss strategic partnerships, exchange…
Decommissioning work on historic nuclear support facility, SSSB, draws to a close
Release from Naval Sea Systems Command ***** Nov. 8, 2023 By Program Executive Office Aircraft Carriers Public Affairs WASHINGTON. – Along the waterfront in the Alabama Shipyard, LLC, near Mobile, Ala., decommissioning work has drawn to a close on a…
BAE Systems to develop custom microelectronics for next-generation radar, electronic warfare, and communication applications
Release from BAE Systems ***** FAST LabsTM research and development organization awarded a $5 million contract from the Office of Naval Research NASHUA, N.H. — Nov. 8, 2023 — The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has awarded BAE Systems’ FAST…
Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion 108
Release from Naval Sea Systems Command ***** Nov. 7, 2023 By Team Ships Public Affairs NEW ORLEANS – The Navy accepted delivery of the next-generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 108, from Textron Systems, Nov….
