Navy Has Picked the First Two Carriers to Fly MQ-25A Stingray Unmanned Aerial Refueling Tankers
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) and USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) will be the first two carriers to field the…
DoN $180B Budget Request Emphasizes Readiness; Reduces Spending on Ships, Aircraft
This post has been updated following Pentagon and Navy press briefings on the FY 2018 budget. THE PENTAGON – The Department…
Northrop Grumman Pitching MQ-8C Fire Scout to Extend Lethal Range of Littoral Combat Ship
As the Navy pursues a new anti-ship weapon for its Littoral Combat Ships, Northrop Grumman is pitching its MQ-8C Fire…
Skunk Works Head: Latest Navy MQ-25A Requirements Pushing Competitors to Redesign Offers
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy’s latest revised list of requirements for its carrier-based unmanned aerial tanker will likely push all four…
SM-6 Cleared for International Sale; Australia, Japan, Korea Could Be Early Customers
Raytheon’s Standard Missile 6 has been cleared by the Pentagon for international sales and a trio of potential Pacific nations…
MQ-4C Triton Approved To Enter Low-Rate Initial Production After Successful Review
The Navy’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system received Milestone C low-rate initial production approval after a successful Milestone Decision Authority…
Navy, Industry Looking for Design ‘Sweet Spot’ for MQ-25A Stingray
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Striking the balance between a tanker and a surveillance aircraft is an area of concern for Navy…
It’s Official: ‘MQ-25A Stingray’ U.S. Navy’s Name For First Carrier UAV
After months of deliberation, the name and designation of the Navy’s first carrier unmanned aerial vehicle are now official: MQ-25A…
Navy’s Triton UAV Passes Full-Motion Video To P-8 During Flight Test
This post has been updated to correct a location for future Triton basing. NAVAIR told USNI News after publication that…
Smallest Of Navy’s 3 Advanced EOD Robots Passes Critical Design Review
The first increment in the Navy’s Advanced Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robotic System (AEODRS) passed its Critical Design Review (CDR) and…