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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 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.

Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion 110
September 6, 2024 — New Orleans, Louisiana – The U.S. Navy accepted the delivery of the latest Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), LCAC 110, from Textron Systems on Sept. 6. This new addition to the fleet signifies a substantial enhancement in the Navy’s amphibious capabilities, providing a vital asset for rapid deployment and logistical support.The delivery of LCAC 110... MORE

The U.S. Navy accepted the delivery of the latest Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), LCAC 110, from Textron Systems on Sept. 6. This new addition to the fleet signifies a substantial enhancement in the Navy’s amphibious capabilities, providing a vital asset for rapid deployment and logistical support.

Navy Honors Capt. Thomas G. Kelley at Keel Plate Signing
August 30, 2024 — The U.S. Navy celebrated the keel plate signing for one of the Navy’s future Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyers at an event hosted at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) on Aug. 30.The ceremony was held in honor of Capt. Thomas G. Kelley, a Medal of Honor recipient for his heroism during the Vietnam War and the namesake of the future USS... MORE

The U.S. Navy celebrated the keel plate signing ceremony for the future USS Thomas G. Kelley at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) on Aug. 30.

Keel Laid for Future USS William Charette
August 29, 2024 — Bath, Maine - The keel for the future USS William Charette (DDG 130), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, was laid during a ceremony on Aug. 29 at General Dynamic Bath Iron Works (BIW).The ship is named in honor of Master Chief Hospital Corpsman William R. Charette, a veteran who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic acts... MORE

Keel laying ceremony for the future USS William Charente on Aug. 29

DoD, STRATCOM, INDOPACOM Representatives Tour USS Zumwalt, Discuss Hypersonics
May 8, 2024 — PASCAGOULA, (April 12, 2024) – Combatant Command and OSD senior leaders visited SUPSHIP Gulf Coast to tour the USS ZUMWALT (DDG 1000) and receive an update on the Navy’s efforts to integrate the Conventional Prompt Strike weapon system into the DDG 1000 class. Mr. Robert J. Taylor, STRATCOM Director of Capability and Resource Integration, Dr... MORE

U.S. Navy Accepts Delivery of USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207)
May 7, 2024 — SAN DIEGO – John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207) was delivered to the Navy, May 7.Delivery follows the successful completion of Integrated Sea Trials to test the readiness and capability of the ship and to validate requirements.“Delivery of the third ship in the class will bring more refueling capability directly... MORE

From left to right, Cmdr. Mark Ewachiw, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Bath - San Diego Detachment, Officer in Charge; Lt. Elliot Collins, Project Officer; Lt. Allison Adamos, Project Officer; and Lt. Cmdr. René Martin, T-AO Program Manager Representative attend the USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207) Delivery Ceremony, in San Diego, Calif., May 7, 2024.

Keel Authenticated for Future USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr.
April 25, 2024 — SAN DIEGO - The keel for the future USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (ESB 8), a Lewis B. Puller-class Expeditionary Sea Base, was laid at GD NASSCO shipyard April 25. The ship will be named for U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Private Hector A. Cafferata Jr., who served with distinction during the Korean War. Surviving the Battle of Chosin Reservoir among... MORE

The keel for the future USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (ESB 8), a Lewis B. Puller-class Expeditionary Sea Base, was laid at GD NASSCO shipyard April 25.

NAVSEA Commander announces Sailor of the Year winners
April 12, 2024 — WASHINGTON NAVY YARD – Vice Adm. Jim Downey, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), announced the active duty and reserve 2023 Sailor of the Year award winners during a ceremony held at the Washington Navy Yard on April 11.Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Jennifer Schleuning won the active-duty Sailor of the Year category and... MORE

WASHINGTON (April 11, 2024) Vice Adm. James P. Downey, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) (left) announced Hull Technician 1st Class Jennifer Schleuning from Southeast Regional Maintenance Center, Jacksonville, Fla. (second from left) and Machinist Mate 1st Class Matthew Lipscomb from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Everett, Wash. (second from right) NAVSEA Sailor of the Year (SOY) for the active duty and reservist categories. NAVSEA’s senior enlisted Sailor Command Master Chief Blake G. Schimmel (right).

As NAVSEA’s top enlisted Sailors Schleuning and Lipscomb will now compete for the Navy’s highest enlisted awards, Chief of Naval Operations Shore and Reserve SOY.

NAVSEA is the largest of the US Navy's six systems commands. With a force of nearly 87,000 civilian and military personnel, NAVSEA engineers, builds, buys and maintains the Navy's ships and submarines and their combat systems

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