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US Navy Chief Wants ‘Navy Ready to Fight Tonight’

US Navy Chief Wants ‘Navy Ready to Fight Tonight’

While investments in a future fleet are vital, so is maintaining the readiness of the current fleet so that it’s ready to sail into harm’s way, should that be necessary, the chief of naval operations said.

The other focus is on the sailor and his or her family’s wellbeing, said Adm. Michael Gilda…

Insitu Wins $192M Order for Blackjack and Scan Eagle UAVs

Insitu Wins $192M Order for Blackjack and Scan Eagle UAVs

Insitu Inc., Bingen, Washington, is awarded a $191,835,973 firm-fixed-price modification (P00002) to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N0001922D0038).

This modification adds scope to procure 13 RQ-21A Blackjack air vehicles, 25 ScanEagle air vehicles, 48 RQ-2…

Russian, Chinese Warships Begin Joint Patrols in Pacific Ocean

Russian, Chinese Warships Begin Joint Patrols in Pacific Ocean

MOSCOW — Russian and Chinese warships have sailed off for a second joint patrolling of the Pacific region, the Russian defense ministry said on Thursday.

“As part of the implementation of the program of international military cooperation, warships of the Russian Navy and the Chinese People’s Li…

US Navy Decommissions USS Coronado, LCS-4

US Navy Decommissions USS Coronado, LCS-4

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO — Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) was decommissioned in San Diego, Sept. 14.

As an operational unit, Coronado and its crew played an important role in the defense of the nation and maritime freedom. As a test and training ship, Coronado and it…

US Army Awards $311M Javelin Production Contract

US Army Awards $311M Javelin Production Contract

ORLANDO, FLA. — The U.S. Army awarded the Javelin Joint Venture a production contract for Javelin missiles and associated equipment and services with total value of $311 million. This contract provides procurement of Javelin systems and production support for the U.S. Army and international custom…
Saab to Extend Service Life of Swedish Submarine

Saab to Extend Service Life of Swedish Submarine

FMV has, on behalf of the Swedish Armed Forces, signed an agreement with Saab Kockums for the implementation of a life extension on the submarine HMS Södermanland within the framework of continued operation.

On behalf of the Swedish Armed Forces, FMV has also signed an agreement regarding battery…


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