Articles By: US Navy
Tomahawk Test Demonstrates Time-Critical Use
WASHINGTON: A U.S. Navy Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile was launched during an operational test Nov. 5 which demonstrated the effectiveness of the missile's new anti-jam GPS system and successful use against time-critical targets.
The Tomahawk Block IV was launched from the USS Princeton (CG-59), a...
November 18th, 2009 | Missiles & Bombs News | Read More
Marines Deploy MV-22B Osprey to Afghanistan
USS BATAAN, At Sea: The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) launched 10 MV-22B Ospreys from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit to fly into Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Nov. 6, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
The aircraft, part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced),...
November 10th, 2009 | Army News | Read More
US Navy Accepts Final T-45C Delivery
ST LOUIS: The last T-45C Goshawk was delivered to the U.S. Navy During a ceremony at the Boeing production facilities in St. Louis Oct. 20.
The aircraft was the 221st T-45 training jet delivered by Boeing to the Navy.
“The T-45 holds a distinguished place in U.S. Navy history,” said Rear Adm. W....
November 6th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Navy to Commission Amphibious Transport Dock Ship New York
WASHINGTON: The Navy will commission the newest San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship New York (LPD 21), during an 11 a.m. EST ceremony Nov. 7, 2009, in New York City.
The ship is named New York in honor of the state and the courage and heroism of New Yorkers during and after the tragic events...
November 6th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
Like Body Armor, Flu Vaccine Aims to Protect Troops
WASHINGTON: Like protective equipment issued to troops downrange, the H1N1 flu vaccine is a measure the Defense Department is taking to safeguard U.S. military forces, a defense official said Nov. 3.
"We use other treatment modalities to protect people in the same way we use body armor to protect against...
November 4th, 2009 | Army News | Read More
Future USS New York Sets Sail for the Big Apple
NORFOLK, Va: Future USS New York (LPD 21) left Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Oct. 29 to begin her four-day transit to New York City where the ship's commissioning ceremony is scheduled to take place on Nov. 7.
Part of the ship's mission is to return the 7.5 tons of steel recovered from the wreckage of...
November 3rd, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
MRAP All Terrain Vehicles Arrive for C4I Integration
CHARLESTON, SC:The next generation of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, the MRAP All Terrain Vehicles (M-ATVs), are now arriving at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic.
As with the MRAP vehicles, SSC Atlantic is responsible for the prototyping, testing, integration, installation...
October 21st, 2009 | Army News | Read More
Navy Conducts First Successful Structural Test Firing for LCS Gun
DAHLGREN, Va: The first Littoral Combat Ship Surface Warfare (SUW) Gun Mission Module structural test firing on USS Freedom (LCS 1) was successfully conducted Sept. 22-25.
During this same period, Dahlgren engineers worked closely with the Sailors in Freedom's SUW Detachment to complete a Gun Mission...
October 20th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
Nimitz Celebrates Its 100,000th Catapult Shot
USS NIMITZ, At Sea: The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) reached a milestone in history when an EA-6B Prowler, assigned to Tactical Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, became the 100,000th aircraft to launch off Catapult Number 1 Oct. 7.
The successful launch was flown by Cmdr. Vincent Johnson,...
October 13th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
Fire Scout UAV Departs for First Deployment
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River: The MQ-8B Fire Scout made naval aviation history when the fleet deployed this revolutionary rotary wing unmanned aircraft system aboard the USS McInerney (FFG-8) Monday.
Fleet introduction of the Fire Scout marks the first time a large, automated UAS has been...
October 9th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
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Russian missile cruiser leaves Singapore
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Pakistan says towns cleared in Taliban offensive
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US Afghan supply flights over Russia still not on: US
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