Navy
Rough waters help firm demo ‘expeditionary manufacturing’ aboard warship
Firestorm Labs says it 3D-printed thousands of parts as waves buffeted USS Essex.
HII’s sea drone business is growing, but revenue is ‘modest,’ CEO says
The company recently booked a yearlong production contract extension for its underwater drone, Lionfish.
The German navy can’t get enough P-8 patrol aircraft
The service is building out its ability to track Russian naval activity in the High North.
Can new drones, 3D printers defeat distance’s tyranny? RIMPAC aims to find out
“This is Uber for manufacturing delivered at the speed of Amazon, for the highest quality of parts,” Marine Lt. Col. Michael Radigan told reporters.
Navy teases next step in key drone boat program
A request for prototypes is expected in August.
Philippine exercise showcased Marine Littoral Regiment’s growth
3rd MLR "basically did exactly what it was designed to do,” Col. Gabe Diana said.
RIMPAC kicks off in Hawaii with a focus on experimentation
The theme of this edition of the biennial exercise is “partners: integrated and prepared.”
Navy preps science-and-tech strategy built for speed and focus
Two service leaders in technology development spoke at the Defense One Tech Summit.
In apparent first, Navy drone boat rescues helicopter crew downed at sea
The unmanned vessel, made by Texas-based Saronic, was sent to the region in March.
House lawmakers want the Navy to deploy drone boats faster
HASC’s draft of the 2027 defense policy bill would push service leaders to develop a clear strategy.
The Navy used drones to sink a retired warship
Lessons from the SINKEX are shaping the service’s plans to buy and fight.
Navy greenlights low-rate production of drone refueler
A contract for three MQ-25A aircraft is expected this summer.
Drone boats make debut in Navy’s 30-year shipbuilding plan
Service officials envision a 450-hull fleet by 2031.
US escort of ships through Hormuz is a ‘gift to the world,’ Hegseth says
But secretary says the escorts are temporary, and the world should “step up.”
Navy EA-18Gs over Iran, Venezuela show rise in aerial electronic attack
Here's what's next for the Navy jamming plane.
Marine commandant: Every combatant command has requested an amphibious ready group
The demand is about twice as high as the Marine Corps’ goal of three deployed at any given time, Gen. Eric Smith said Thursday.
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