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Navy advances MH-60 modernization, identifies industry performers for TALON prototype project
PORTFOLIO ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE AVIATION, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — In a critical step to ensure long-term fleet readiness and secure dominance in the maritime domain, the Navy’s MH-60 service life modernization program recently announced the industry performers identified to proceed to the first phase of a Statement of Work (SOW) collaboration for the MH-60 Tailorable Architecture Leveraging Open-sys...[Read More]
Navy and the Nation: Five Everyday Technologies Born from Naval Research
In honor of the United States Navy’s 250th birthday, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is celebrating five Navy innovations that became groundbreaking technologies and shape the lives of people around the world.
Navy announces E-6 sailors of the year, meritorious chief advancements
The U.S. Navy this month announced a slate of E-6 personnel the service is recognizing as their respective commands’ sailors of the year, with each soon advancing to join the chiefs mess. First class petty officers from each command will take their place in the Goat Locker on Sept. 16, 2026, after each sailor completes their CPO initiation, according to a release from Chief of Naval Operations Adm...[Read More]
Navy announces inactivation of USS Boise (SSN 764)
The Department of the Navy announced today its decision to inactivate the Los Angeles-class attack
Navy Announces New Battleship Program With USS Defiant Planned as First Ship
The Navy announced plans for a new battleship program, though key details including funding, design, and timelines remain unresolved and subject to congressional authorization.
Navy announces recipients of 2026 Expeditionary Warfare Excellence Awards
The U.S. Navy on Wednesday announced the 2026 recipients of the Expeditionary Warfare Excellence Awards, recognizing the top performing sailors and Marines from the 2025 calendar year. The awards, according to a NavAdmin, recognize those who have “significantly influenced the future of naval expeditionary warfare and amphibious capabilities” through innovation, leadership and teamwork. As part of ...[Read More]
Navy asks private sector for help building temporary housing during renovations
The U.S. Navy is looking outside the military to address its need for temporary housing as it renovates barracks and vacates service members who previously lived in them. The service published a Request for Information on Friday asking industry partners to help provide solutions for how to address a shortage of several thousand beds and build unaccompanied housing for sailors who will need a place...[Read More]
Navy awards $76.6 billion for Virginia, Columbia-class submarines
The U.S. Navy announced that it is awarding contracts for another round of ballistic missile and fast-attack submarines. The Defense Department is granting a collective $76.6 billion to General Dynamics Electric Boat for five Columbia-class submarines and to both General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding for nine Virginia-class submarines to be buil...[Read More]
Navy awards drone contracts to the ‘big five’ defense contractors
The Navy has awarded contracts to develop Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones to major defense contractors Anduril, Lockheed Martin, General Atomics, Boeing and Northrop Grumman. The CCAs are uncrewed systems that would be launched from carriers to augment the Navy’s power to deliver airstrikes in a maritime setting, and also complement manned fighter aircraft launched from carriers. Develo...[Read More]
Navy awards TOTE $2.2 billion to manage Medium Landing Ships project
The Navy this week awarded a $2.2 billion Vessel Construction Management contract to the Jacksonville, Florida-based TOTE Services LLC for the service’s new Medium Landing Ships. The Marine Corps commissioned the new Medium Landing Ships, or LSMs, with an eye toward potential conflicts with China in the Indo-Pacific. Measuring around 100 meters, the smaller, more agile ships were designed for isla...[Read More]
Navy bans sailors from using kratom, other drugs
The U.S. Navy announced that it is prohibiting the consumption of an organic opioid, along with several other substances, in a recent service-wide message. The Navy announced in a Jan. 14 memo that service members were barred from using kratom, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. “Protecting service member welfare and readiness is paramount to maintaining an effective fighting force,” the messag...[Read More]
Navy bringing free concerts to 50 installations
The Navy announced that it is delivering live entertainment to 50 installations as part of a program to help service members and their families relax and build community. Operation Morale, Welfare and Recreation is bringing music acts to military facilities through April 2027. The event kicked off on Aug. 8 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island with Fitz and The Tantrums and Alana Springsteen. “Qual...[Read More]