Boeing to Offer P-8A Poseidon MPA to Canada
Boeing today announced its intent to offer the P-8A Poseidon in response to Canada’s Request for Information (RFI) for long-range maritime patrol aircraft (MPA).
Boeing today announced its intent to offer the P-8A Poseidon in response to Canada’s Request for Information (RFI) for long-range maritime patrol aircraft (MPA).
The United States Navy does not have any icebreaker ships in its inventory, while the United States Coast Guard has two aging icebreakers. The US Arctic Security Affairs advisors recommend acquiring new icebreaker ships for the Arctic, where the ice is melting year by year and forming new waterways.
The U.S. Navy awarded US-based technology company Charles River Analytics (CRA) to provide Self-Healing Adaptation Infrastructure for Loss Tolerance (SAIL) system for the U.S. Navy ships.
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point accepted the delivery of the second HC-130J Super Hercules long-range surveillance aircraft on January 21. This aircraft provides heavy air transport and long-range maritime patrol capability to the USCG.
USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) reached a new milestone on February 4th by conducting initial Builder’s Trials.
French, Italian and U.S. maritime forces conducted training activities while sailing together in the Mediterranean Sea from Feb. 6 to 7, 2022.

British shipbuilder The Wight Shipyard Co. announced on 8 February 2022 a merger with French shipbuilder OCEA. Both shipyards specialize in aluminum vessels.
The U.S.-based defense contractor Anduril Industries extended unmanned capabilities by acquiring autonomous underwater vehicles manufacturer Dive Technologies.
Northrop Grumman announced the second successful live-firing test of AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER)…
The Colombian Navy caught a semi-submersible when it was sailing in Colombian waters manned by four individuals carrying four tons of cocaine.