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USS Asheville (SSN 758)

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA (Oct. 24, 2024) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) pulls into the floating submarine dry dock ARCO (ARDM 5) onboard Naval Base Point Loma, Oct. 24, 2024, for a regularly scheduled maintenance period. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Aaron T. Smith)

USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

The fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) sails alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a replenishment-at-sea while participating in the NATO-led maritime vigilance activity Neptune Strike 24-2, Oct. 27, 2024, highlighting the strike group’s commitment to supporting NATO operations and collective defense of the alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mike Shen)

USS Lassen (DDG 82)

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2024) The guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) departs Naval Station Mayport in preparation for Hurricane Milton, Oct. 7, 2024. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer along with several other ships in the Mayport basin are ordered to leave the area due to upcoming hurricane conditions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexa H. Trafton)

Mark 38 25 MM Machine Gun During a Live-fire Exercise

Sailors shoot a Mark 38 25 mm machine gun during a live-fire exercise on the fantail aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 14, 2024. Nimitz is underway in U.S. 3rd Fleet conducting routine training operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner)

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U.S. Navy EOD develops IED exploitation capabilities with NATO allies and partners at Northern Challenge 2024

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to EOD Mobile Unit 8 conduct clearance and disposal operations of improvised explosive devices during Northern Challenge 2024 in Keflavik, Iceland, Sept. 29, 2024. Northern Challenge is an annual, joint-funded multinational EOD exercise hosted by the Icelandic Coast Guard aimed at preparing NATO Allies and NATO’s Partnership for Peace partners for international deployments and defense against terrorism.

Oct. 28, 2024 - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 operated alongside 17 NATO ally and partner nations during Exercise Northern Challenge 2024, Sept. 26-Oct. 9, 2024. Northern Challenge demonstrates the United States’...

Navy, Industry Launch Program to Bolster Welders at Critical Nuclear Supplier

Oct. 25, 2024 - MOUNT VERNON, Ind. — The Navy Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) program announced the grand opening of the John D. Haynes School of Welding Technology at Mount Vernon High School, Oct. 24. The initiative, a collaboration...

Bringing Business to Southern Maryland: NSWC Indian Head Division Adds Millions to Charles County

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) is infusing millions of dollars into the Southern Maryland economy, and the Navy's multi-year Energetics Comprehensive Modernization Plan is a driving force behind the influx of funds. Hundreds of construction and infrastructure projects, like the potable and river water line replacement program, are underway at NSWC IHD to modernize the base and increase capacity of the defense industrial base.

Oct. 25, 2024 - Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) obligated nearly $1 billion of contracts in fiscal year 2024, infusing millions of dollars into the Southern Maryland economy. Driving this influx of funds was the...

U.S. Navy Awards MEDUSA Contract to Advance Innovative Unmanned Technology

Oct. 25, 2024 - WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy competitively awarded a contract to General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc., to develop the Mining Expendable Delivery Unmanned Submarine Asset (MEDUSA) System. The contract underscores the Navy's...

NSWC Indian Head Division Welcomes Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) Technical Director Ashley Johnson (far right) and NSWC IHD Commanding Officer Capt. Steve Duba welcome Maryland Governor Wes Moore (center left) to meet with leadership and tour its facilities in Indian Head, Md., Oct. 3. Rep. Steny Hoyer (far left), along with several state and local government representatives also participated in the visit. (U.S. Navy photo Released)

Oct. 4, 2024 - Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) welcomed Maryland Governor Wes Moore to meet with leadership and tour its facilities in Indian Head, Maryland, Oct. 3. Rep. Steny Hoyer also joined the visit, along...

U.S. Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Beloit (LCS 29)

The future USS Beloit transits Lake Michigan during Acceptance Trials, August 21, 2024. Beloit is the first Navy warship named in honor of the city of Beloit, Wisconsin.

Oct. 1, 2024 - MARINETTE — The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Beloit (LCS 29) from Lockheed Martin at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin, Sept. 30. Beloit is the 15th Freedom-variant Littoral...

Navy Awards Amphibious Multi-Ship Procurement Contracts

The U.S. Navy awarded contracts totaling $9,472,132,620 for procurement of one America-class amphibious assault ship (LHA) and three San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD) ships, Sept. 24. The award, executed across two separate contracts to Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding Division, utilized a multi-ship procurement approach. By using this strategy, as authorized by Congress, the Navy is projected to achieve more than $901 million in cost avoidance as compared to the use of annual contracts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab)

Sept. 24, 2024 - WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy awarded contracts totaling $9,472,132,620 for procurement of one America-class amphibious assault ship (LHA) and three San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD) ships, Sept. 24. The award,...

Navy Partners with Private Industry to Grow Submarine Industrial Base Capacity

The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit Mississippi (SSN 782) conducts alpha trials in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat)

Sept. 20, 2024 - WASHINGTON – The Navy is proud to announce a groundbreaking co-investment collaboration to bolster U.S. maritime dominance and national security. In order to meet submarine production requirements, and in support of Navy...

U.S. Navy Leaders Focus on Positive Trends in Surface Ship Maintenance at ASNE FMMS

Sept. 19, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the annual American Society of Naval Engineer’s (ANSE) Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium (FMMS), held Sept. 17-19 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Navy leaders discussed the importance of...

Navy Awards T-AO Block Buy Contract

USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207) during a testing event. The Navy accepted delivery of T-AO 207, May 7, following successful completion of Integrated Sea Trials.

Sept. 13, 2024 - WASHINGTON – The Navy awarded a $6.75 billion block buy contract to General Dynamics NASSCO for the procurement of up to eight John Lewis Class (TAO-205) Fleet Replenishment Oilers, Sept. 13.By using the block buy approach...

Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Robert E. Simanek

Sept. 13, 2024 - SAN DIEGO - The future USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7) was delivered to the U.S. Navy, Sept. 12.The ship is named for Private First Class Robert Ernest Simanek, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for shielding fellow Marines...

Keel Laid for the Future USNS Lansing

Sept. 6, 2024 - MOBILE, Ala. - The keel for the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16), an Expeditionary Fast Transport, the third of the Spearhead-class EPF Flight II configuration, was laid Sept. 6 at Austal USA.A keel laying ceremony represents the...