Saronic’s Mirage USV Hits the Water
Saronic today announced the launch of its first Mirage, a 52-ft. dual-use Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) that joins the 24-ft. Corsair and 180-ft. Marauder as the third flagship platform in Saronic’s growing fleet, and is the latest milestone in a production model delivering autonomous vessels at speed and scale. Mirage went from initial design to launch…Contract awarded for NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow technology upgrade, essential maintenance
NOAA has awarded a $99 million contract to JAG Ketchikan, LLC. in Ketchikan, Alaska, to complete expanded upgrades and maintenance on NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow. Following the 2027 field season, the ship will undergo this work for a 14-month period. The Bigelow is one of NOAA’s 15 research vessels and studies…U.S. Navy Celebrates July 4 and Milestone of Recruiting 45,000 Sailors
The U.S. Navy has contracted 45,000 future Sailors, achieving its Fiscal Year 2026 recruiting objective and ensuring the Navy remains on track to meet its annual shipping requirement. This milestone reflects the sustained efforts of recruiters, support personnel, and leaders across Recruiting Nation to identify, inspire, and prepare the next generation of Sailors who will strengthen the…Coast Guard Cutter Crew Returns to Honolulu, Prepares for RIMPAC 2026
HONOLULU — The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) returned to their Honolulu home port June 20 after sailing more than 20,000 nautical miles during a 73-day patrol in the Caribbean. Kimball’s crew departed Honolulu on April 8 and transited through the Panama Canal to support maritime interdiction operations…HII Begins Fabrication of Destroyer John F. Lehman
PASCAGOULA, Miss. — HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division began fabrication of the future USS John F. Lehman (DDG 137) Monday, marking the official start of construction on the Navy’s newest Flight III Arleigh Burke‑class destroyer. The milestone builds upon early construction gains enabled by HII’s distributed shipbuilding model, which expands capacity by shifting fabrication of major…





