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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)

U.S. Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Beloit (LCS 29)
October 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 Combat Ship and the 29th in the LCS class. She is also the first Navy warship named in honor of the city of Beloit,... MORE

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.

Navy Awards Amphibious Multi-Ship Procurement Contracts
September 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, executed across two separate contracts to Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding Division, utilized a multi-ship... MORE

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.

Navy Partners with Private Industry to Grow Submarine Industrial Base Capacity
September 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 Secretary Carlos Del Toro’s Maritime Statecraft initiative, the Navy and its submarine industrial base partners are committed to... MORE

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)

U.S. Navy Leaders Focus on Positive Trends in Surface Ship Maintenance at ASNE FMMS
September 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 ship maintenance and modernization to ensuring the readiness of America’s Warfighting Navy.Navy representatives included Adm... MORE

Navy Awards T-AO Block Buy Contract
September 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 the Navy expects savings of $491 million as compared to the total anticipated costs of carrying out the program through annual... MORE

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.

Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Robert E. Simanek
September 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 from a grenade at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the Korean War. The Medal of Honor was presented to him by President Dwight... MORE

Navy accepts delivery of future USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7), Sept. 12.

Keel Laid for the Future USNS Lansing
September 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 joining together of the ship’s modular components at the land level. During the ceremony, the keel is authenticated when a... MORE

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