Coast Guard searching for tech to defeat unmanned underwater vehicles
The Coast Guard said there are few "tested and fielded" solutions equipped to defeat UUVs, according to a new notice.
Portugal to purchase three frigates from Italy’s Fincantieri: Meloni
The Italian prime minister said the deal is a "recognition of Italian defense industry but also of how Europe can reinforce its autonomy by investing in its own technological capacity and companies."
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Marine Corps selects new robotic weapon system for L-MADIS integration
The AI-powered robotic weapon, which weighs roughly 300 pounds and is capable of firing 850 rounds-a-minute, can detect and neutralize small unmanned aerial systems, Allen Control Systems said.
Navy, Army risk wasting money, time without unified hypersonic missile strategy: GAO
The GAO determined that the Navy is already roughly two years behind schedule on modernizing the Zumwalt-class destroyers as part of the more than $50 billion hypersonic effort.
New ‘Golden Defender’ missile monitor ship to be built at Hanwha Philly shipyard
The ship, which will support the Golden Dome effort, will be based on the national Security Multi-Mission Vessels Hanwha Philly Shipyard builds for the US Maritime Administration.
Blue Water Autonomy, Saildrone launch lawsuits against Navy over MUSV Marketplace
Both companies claim that their proposals did satisfy Navy requirements for the new MUSV marketplace.
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Saronic to start constructing new shipyard in Texas this year
The shipyard will focus on both defense and commercial vessels, the company announced today.
‘Innovative shift’: Navy bets $2.2 billion on new vessel construction manager strategy for LSM
The Navy said that the contract award seeks to "maximize commercial practices to accelerate delivery" of the vessels.
In first, US uses sea drones in combat in Iran strikes: CENTCOM
The US military posted a video of the unmanned surface vessels appearing to approach docks and explode.
DIU, Navy launch containerized payload competition
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle has been on a “containerized capability campaign."
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Thales acquires Exail Technologies stake as it expands undersea warfare footprint
Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri also announced today an agreement to acquire four underwater technology firms.
Lockheed Martin to purchase Ultra Maritime in $3.5B deal
Lockheed Martin said that Ultra Maritime will fall under the company’s rotary and mission systems division upon closing.
Pentagon continues to ‘struggle’ with key weapons development timelines: GAO
The watchdog's annual weapons systems assessment revealed new details about high-profile programs, from Air Force One to Army missiles.
Overland AI nets Marine Corps autonomous ground vehicle contract
The autonomous ground vehicle is not intended to replace the JLTV, according to Overland AI CEO Byron Boots.