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U.S. Navy’s Mini-Sub Collides with Fixed Object
Navy / Maritime

U.S. Navy’s Mini-Sub Collides with Fixed Object

A U.S. Navy SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) was damaged after it collided with a fixed object during training at a disclosed area on October 24.

Ultra to Prepare next-generation sonobuoy for U.S. Navy
Navy / Maritime Sensors

Ultra to Prepare next-generation sonobuoy for U.S. Navy

The U.S. Navy has awarded Ultra Group a Multiple Award Delivery Order Contract (MADOC) for the next five years to provide next-generation sonobuoy systems.

Iran Caught Towing US Unmanned Platform
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Iran Caught Towing US Unmanned Platform

The US Navy prevented an Iranian ship from capturing an American unmanned maritime vehicle also known as a Saildrone Explorer USV, in the Persian Gulf.

An F-18 fell into Sea from an Aircraft Carrier
Navy / Maritime Air

An F-18 fell into Sea from an Aircraft Carrier

According to the US Navy, on July 8, a F/A-18 Super Hornet jet from the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman’s board fell into the Mediterranean Sea.

Thailand Officially Received the US Navy's RQ-21A Blackjack
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Thailand Officially Received the US Navy's RQ-21A Blackjack

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) received its first RQ-21A Blackjack unmanned aerial UAV from the US Navy. A ceremony was held in Bangkok.

US Navy launches Boeing’s Orca XLUUV Submarine
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

US Navy launches Boeing’s Orca XLUUV Submarine

The US Navy announced its Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) program with a first in-water test of the test vehicle last month.

The US Navy shoot down a cruise missile with a new tech laser
Weapon / Missile

The US Navy shoot down a cruise missile with a new tech laser

The US Navy claims to have shot down a simulated cruise missile with an all-electric laser weapon for the first time.

P-8 Poseidon or TB2 over Moskva's hit
Navy / Maritime

P-8 Poseidon or TB2 over Moskva's hit

The US Navy reportedly sent a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to assist the Ukrainian strikes on the Russian cruiser Moskva.

The U.S. Demonstrates Snakehead in Water
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

The U.S. Demonstrates Snakehead in Water

The U.S. Navy has shared photos from its new Snakehead LDUUV during the christening ceremony of one of the vehicles.

U.S. Navy Wants to Establish a Naval Force of Over 500 Ships’
Navy / Maritime Regional / Strategy

U.S. Navy Wants to Establish a Naval Force of Over 500 Ships’

According to the U.S. CNO the Navy needs a fleet of more than 500 ships to meet its commitments to the soon-to-be-released NDS.

US Navy awarded a $153 million contract to deliver AARGM
Weapon / Missile

US Navy awarded a $153 million contract to deliver AARGM

The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $153 million contract for FRP of lots 10 and 11 of the AGM-88E2 advanced anti-radiation guided missile (AARGM).

US Navy prefers longer-range targeting capacity
Weapon / Missile

US Navy prefers longer-range targeting capacity

US Navy cancels AGM-154 JSOW-ER and favours Lockheed Martin’s AGM-158B JASSM-ER (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range).

Unmanned Aerial Tanker Refuels F/A-18 Hornet
Air

Unmanned Aerial Tanker Refuels F/A-18 Hornet

Boeing’s unmanned aerial tanker MQ-25 T1 refuelled a Navy F/A-18 during a flight on June 4, 2021, at MidAmerica Airport in Illinois.

US Navy Tests Hypersonic Rocket Motor
Weapon / Missile

US Navy Tests Hypersonic Rocket Motor

The US Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office tested on May 27th the first-stage solid rocket motor (SRM) in Promontory, Utah.

The U.S. Prepares Start Campaign Against Armed Drones
Unmanned Systems

The U.S. Prepares Start Campaign Against Armed Drones

The U.S. Navy Information Warfare Community has recently retweeted an article about weaponised drones in order to understand their strengths.