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Norfolk Naval Shipyard Delivers USS George H.W. Bush to Fleet On-time, following 10-month Availability
November 18, 2024 — NORFOLK, Va. – USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) successfully completed sea trials off the coast of Virginia this weekend, marking the successful on-time conclusion of its ten-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY). The nation’s tenth Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier entered its PIA in January 2024.In... MORE

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits to Naval Station Norfolk after on-time completion of an 11-month maintenance period at Norfolk Naval Shipyard and sea trials.

NAVSEA Recognizes 2024 Department of Navy Acquisition Excellence Award Winners
November 14, 2024 — WASHINGTON – Acquisition professionals from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) enterprise received seven awards for outstanding acquisition practices in the 2024 Department of the Navy Acquisition Excellence Awards. The Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition (ASN RDA), The Honorable Mr. Nickolas Guertin,... MORE

(241107-N-HL559-0109) WASHINGTON – The Streamlined Growth Management Process contracting team (center), one of seven Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) acquisition professionals was recognized Nov. 8 at the Pentagon for outstanding acquisition practices during the 2024 Department of the Navy Acquisition Excellence Awards ceremony.

Navy Makes Significant Investment in Munitions Capability, Awards Kongsberg Defence Multi-Year Over the Horizon – Weapons System Contract
November 12, 2024 — WASHINGTON – The Navy has awarded a $960.8 million firm-fixed-price multiyear contract to Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (KDA) for the Over the Horizon – Weapons System (OTH-WS) Naval Strike Missile (NSM) requirement, Nov. 12.The OTH NSM provides the U.S. and its allies with long range anti-surface offensive strike capability as well as increased... MORE

First Royal Australian Navy Officer Graduates Engineering Duty Officer Basic Course under AUKUS Pillar 1
November 12, 2024 — PORT HUENEME, Calif. – A Royal Australian Navy Officer graduated for the first time from the U.S. Navy Engineering Duty Officer (EDO) School, during a ceremony at Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, Calif. on 7 Nov.Royal Australian Navy (RAN) CMDR Stephen completed five weeks of training in support of the Australia, United Kingdom, United... MORE

Macomb College, Navy Partner to Fast-Track Maritime Manufacturing Training
November 8, 2024 — WARREN, Mich. -- In a significant step forward for maritime manufacturing in Michigan, the U.S. Navy and Macomb Community College launched the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) Initiative's Accelerated Training Industry Partnership today at the college’s Michigan Technical Education Center (M-TEC). This event, which marks a step in the larger M3... MORE

WARREN, Mich. – Rear Adm. Pete Small, Naval Sea Systems Command deputy commander for naval systems engineering, delivers the keynote address during today's launch of the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) Initiative's Accelerated Training Industry Partnership at Macomb Community College's Michigan Technical Education Center (M-TEC). This event highlights the partnership between the U.S. Navy and Macomb Community College and marks a significant step in the larger M3 Initiative first announced in July. The partnership addresses the nation's Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) workforce needs through accelerated training programs in maritime welding and CNC machining. The first 16-week cohort, beginning classes on November 12, includes 24 students split evenly between welding and CNC machining programs, with two veterans among the inaugural class.

U.S. Navy EOD develops IED exploitation capabilities with NATO allies and partners at Northern Challenge 2024
October 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’ commitment to NATO allies and partners by integrating efforts to plan and execute complex EOD detection, neutralization, and exploitation capabilities within a multinational framework... MORE

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.

Navy, Industry Launch Program to Bolster Welders at Critical Nuclear Supplier
October 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 between BWX Technologies (BWXT) and non-profit integrator BlueForge Alliance, seeks to address the critical shortage of skilled... MORE

Bringing Business to Southern Maryland: NSWC Indian Head Division Adds Millions to Charles County
October 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 multi-year $2.7 billion Energetics Comprehensive Modernization Plan (ECMP), which is the Navy’s effort to revitalize its... MORE

U.S. Navy Awards MEDUSA Contract to Advance Innovative Unmanned Technology
October 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 commitment to developing a manned-unmanned hybrid fleet to enhance operational effectiveness and mission agility across all... MORE

NSWC Indian Head Division Welcomes Maryland Governor Wes Moore
October 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 with local government representatives. ... MORE

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)

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