U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Force Demonstrate Unmatched Commitment to Free and Open Indo-Pacific
The Nimitz and Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Force are conducting dual carrier operations in the South China Seas, July 6.
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USAF B-52 Conducts Maritime Integration Exercise with 2 US Navy CSG in the South China Sea
A USAF B-52 Stratofortress bomber participated in a maritime integration exercise with the USS Nimitz and USS Ronald Reagan carrier strike groups in the South China Sea.
US Navy instructor pilots start training on TH-73A helicopter
US Navy's instructor pilot training for the new TH-73A Advanced Helicopter Training System (AHTS) began in June with the first two instructor pilots from Training Air Wing (TAW) 5 getting classroom and hands-on experience at the AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation (Leonardo) facility in Philadelphia.
First Four US Navy Littoral Combat Ships Set to be Mothballed
The U.S. Navy is looking to decommission 8 vessels in 2021. Pending approval from Congress, the plan would see the first four Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) being mothballed.
HII Awarded $936 Million Contract to Build 10th DDG 51 Flight III Destroyer
The US Navy awarded Huntington Ingalls Industries a $936 million contract for construction of the future USS Thad Cochrane (DDG 135). This will be the 10th Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer and the 85th DDG 51 ship overall. It will be built at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula and is planned to be delivered in 2027.
Video: Aircraft Carrier & Cruiser Spent 161 Days at Sea Non-Stop, Breaking U.S. Navy Record
A new record: The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) and its escort ship, the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), have been continuously at sea for 161 days.
USMC CH-53K King Stallion completes first sea trials aboard USS Wasp
The CH-53K King Stallion completed a two-week period of sea trials in the Atlantic earlier this month. This was the first opportunity to see the aircraft working in a modern naval environment.
Austal USA Delivers 12th Independence-class LCS to U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Oakland (LCS 24) June 26 during a ceremony at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama. Oakland is the 22nd littoral combat ship (LCS) and the 12th ship of the Independence-class built by Austal USA.
U.S. Navy conducts FONOP off Venezuela
On June 23, 2020, while peacefully operating in the Caribbean Sea, USS Nitze conducted a freedom of navigation operation (FONOP), contesting an excessive maritime claim by Venezuela.
Video: First Operational CMV-22B Osprey delivered to the U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy’s first CMV-22B Osprey for operational use arrived at Naval Air Station North Island, June 22. The tilt-rotor aircraft configured for Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) missions is replacing the C-2A Greyhound.