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Future USS Fort Lauderdale Keel Authenticated
October 13, 2017 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The keel for the future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) was authenticated during a ceremony at Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) on Oct. 13... MORE

U.S. Navy completes USS John S. McCain transport preparations
October 12, 2017 — WASHINGTON – U.S. Navy ocean engineering specialists announced that they had completed preparations to transport USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) to Yokosuka, Japan, for repairs, Oct. 11... MORE

SINGAPORE – (Oct. 7, 2017) – MV Treasure concludes USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) heavy lift operations in the Singapore Strait, Oct. 7. U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving representatives prepared the destroyer for transit to Yokosuka, Japan, later this month.

Navy’s COBRA mine detection system achieves initial operational capability
October 10, 2017 — WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy AN/DVS-1 Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) system airborne mine detection system achieved Initial Operational Capability, program, announced Oct. 10... MORE

NAVSEA providing ready naval assets to combatant commanders on time
October 5, 2017 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – In fiscal year (FY) 2017, Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) surface ship maintenance team has improved the Navy’s rate of returning surface ships to the fleet on time following maintenance availabilities... MORE

Image: Diver performing repairs on USS Carney (DDG 64)

NAVSEA plays big role in Navy Cyber Mission
October 5, 2017 — Washington - Cybersecurity is one of three mission priorities in the NAVSEA Campaign Plan to Expand the Advantage... MORE

Image: NAVSEA Cybersecurity Awareness Day

Marine Mammals Exhibit
October 5, 2017 — NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND -- The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Newport Division, has teamed with the New Bedford Whaling Museum (NBWM) on a new exhibit that explores the U.S. Navy's long history of marine mammal research, its role in protecting the ocean environment and its significant contributions to marine mammal science and conservation... MORE

Image: Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport Division Commanding Officer Capt. Michael Coughlin at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Sept. 28.

NAVSEA field activities innovations contribute to on-time delivery of ships, submarines
September 29, 2017 — Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) number-one mission priority is returning ships and submarines to the operational fleet on time following major maintenance availabilities... MORE

Image: Norfolk Naval Shipyard employees William Divers and Benjamin Kreps show shipyard commander Capt. Scott Brown the consolidated tool storage space intended to improve efficiency and maximize efficient use of shipyard workers' time.

Keel Authenticated for Burlington (EPF 10)
September 27, 2017 — MOBILE, Ala. - The U.S. Navy held a keel laying and authentication ceremony for its tenth Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, Burlington (EPF 10), Sept. 26... MORE

Sarkis Tatigian honored for 75 years of Navy service
September 27, 2017 — WASHINGTON -Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) honored Mr. Sarkis Tatigian for his 75 years of dedicated service to the Navy during a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, Sept. 26... MORE

Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Little Rock
September 25, 2017 — MARINETTE, Wis. - The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Little Rock (LCS 9) during a ceremony at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) shipyard, Sept. 25... MORE

The future USS Little Rock (LCS 9) underway during a high-speed run in Lake Michigan during Acceptance Trials. Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine successfully completed acceptance trials on the future USS Little Rock (LCS 9), Aug. 25.

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