Navy/USMC
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Air ForceDelivery of 18 to 24 F-35s Likely Delayed Due to COVID-19, Lockheed Martin Says
COVID-19 is likely to delay the delivery of 18 to 24 Lockheed Martin [LMT] F-35 Lightning II fighters by several months, a company official said on Aug. 6. “Our goal […]
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Air ForceMinuteman III Test Launch Featured Multiple RVs, Airborne Control Center
Air Force and Navy service members aboard an airplane on Tuesday remotely launched a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile with three unarmed warheads from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. […]
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CongressNavy Does Not Have “Credible Pathway” For 355-Ship Plan, CAPE Director Nominee Says
The nominee to lead the Pentagon’s Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) office said Tuesday the Navy does not currently have a “credible pathway” to meeting its 355-ship plan. John […]
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Navy/USMCEPF-12 Finishes Integrated Sea Trials
The Navy’s latest Expeditionary Fast Transport ship, the future USNS Newport (EPF-12), finished integrated sea trials on July 30, the service said Monday. Integrated trials combine both the builder’s and […]
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InternationalState Department Okays $126 Million Deal With Philippines For Scout, Assault And Light Support Boats
The State Department approved a potential $126 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) with the Philippines for dozens of Scout, Assault, and Light Support Boats with armaments. The Defense Security Cooperation […]
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Navy/USMCGeurts: MQ-25 Progressing, Moving To EMD Production Soon
The Navy’s top acquisition official expressed confidence in the Boeing [BA] MQ-25A Stingray unmanned carrier tanker program after a recent visit to the test asset, noting production of the first […]
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Navy/USMCNavy Researching Long-Range Aerial Delivered Maritime Mines
The Navy is seeking white papers from industry to determine capabilities to design, build and deliver a long-range air delivered maritime mine, according to a July 29 notice. The Request […]
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CongressRepublican COVID Relief Bill Includes $2.2 Billion For Shipbuilding
The Senate Appropriations Committee’s proposed COVID-19 pandemic relief bill includes $2.2 billion for Navy shipbuilding, among other Navy items. The shipbuilding funds would be available through September 2024 and would […]
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Navy/USMCBall Aerospace To Build Zumwalt Antenna Prototype
The Defense Department selected Ball Aerospace to develop a new prototype communications antenna for the three Zumwalt-class DDG-1000 destroyers, the company said Tuesday. This award is for a new multi-band, […]
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Navy/USMCNavy Certifies Second Ford Magazine Elevator
The Navy said Thursday the sixth overall and second lower stage Advanced Weapons Elevator (AWE) on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) was certified on schedule on July 22. This […]