The United States is stepping up its military presence in the Middle East, following orders by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to deploy additional assets in the region amid escalating tensions. This includes sending ballistic missile defense destroyers, a squadron of fighter jets, tanker aircraft, and several B-52 long-range bombers, alongside retaining the USS Abraham […]
In an urgent and historic move, President Joe Biden has commanded U.S. military forces to assist Israel in intercepting and neutralizing Iranian missile strikes. The unprecedented military operation comes amidst growing tensions between Israel and Iran, with Tehran launching a barrage of missiles aimed at Israeli cities. With Iranian-backed militant groups adding fuel to the […]
Louisiana State University (LSU) and Integer Technologies have been awarded a substantial $9.8 million contract by the Office of Naval Research. This funding aims to advance research and development in enhancing the intelligence, autonomy, and decision-making capabilities of maritime autonomous systems. The initiative, named the Intelligent Data Management for Distributed Naval Platforms program, aligns with […]
The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems, a leading defense, security, and aerospace company, an $86 million contract. This contract is aimed at bolstering the U.S. Navy’s Mobile Deployable Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (MDC5ISR) programs over the next five years. BAE Systems will provide extensive engineering and technical services […]
In a breathtaking display of military power not seen since the depths of the Cold War, NATO has kicked off its largest exercise, codenamed Steadfast Defender 2024. The scale is staggering: the U.S. Navy’s Gunston Hall, a formidable dock landing ship, set sail on Wednesday, heralding the start of a military spectacle involving some 90,000 […]
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) recently supported a government test of the Advanced Off-Board Electronic Warfare (AOEW) system, demonstrating its electronic attack capabilities on a U.S. Navy MH-60R helicopter. This significant event marked the first engagement testing of the AOEW system while integrated and controlled by the MH-60R helicopter platform. Conducted in partnership with the U.S. […]
Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:LASE) announced it has received a pivotal order from the U.S. Navy for its LPC-1000CTH CleanTech Laser Blasting System, featuring an integrated water chiller designed specifically for submarine maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). The deal, poised to enhance the Navy’s $22 billion annual initiative to combat corrosion, underscores the growing adoption of […]