Lockheed Martin recently delivered its third P-3 Orion with a new Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) kit to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This P-3 Orion joins two additional upgraded P-3s that CBP is currently operating to support its critical homeland security missions. Lockheed Martin delivered t
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) announced today it was awarded a prime contract by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) to provide engineering and physical life sciences research and development services in support of the NRL Chemistry Division. The single-award contract ha
Having commissioned new Russian-Indian supersonic missile systems BrahMos, Indian Army held another successful test launch on Aug 12, reported RIA Novosti referring to a source in India’s defense ministry. The launch was recognized effective as the missile hit the target. It was the 25th launch, and
Reaching a new threshold in underwater medical studies, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced Aug. 10 an innovative capability for examining how cells work at pressures far below the sea surface. Researchers at the Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU) have designed, built and validated a nove
For the next three years, researchers at the University of New Orleans will be working to develop an eel-like device that can slither through shallow water, gathering information where humans might be at risk of being spotted. The work at the Office of Naval Research is being underwritten by a $937,
Estonian divers found wrecks of Soviet submarine in the Gulf of Riga next to Ruhnu Island, reports Interfax referring to local press. Fishermen whose tackles had always hooked something in that area helped to find a place. Divers used sonars and their suppositions were confirmed – there is a submari
One sailor’s request to replace humming fluorescent tubes with a quieter alternative will have the additional benefit of saving energy. The US Office of Naval Research (ONR) has begun testing solid-state lighting (SSL) fixtures on board the USS New Hampshire attack submarine, after one of its sailor
Power conversion specialist Converteam has been selected as the supplier of Integrated Power Systems (IPS) to the U.S. Navy with the award of an additional multi-million dollar contract to design and supply the complete electric power, propulsion and vessel automation system for the Mobile Landing P
Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) recently carried out the 25th launch of its Coyote supersonic sea-skimming target (SSST) vehicle for the U.S. Navy. In a mission that included the launch of two Coyote missiles, known as a “stream raid,” Orbital successfully supported the Navy’s ongoing ship
NAVMAR Applied Sciences Corp., Warminster, Pa., is being awarded a $73,952,510 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract for a Phase III Small Business Innovation Research project under Topics 92-170, N94-178, and AF083-006, for the development and use of the Helios unmanned air systems (UAS). This contract
Navy leaders responsible for the recruiting, training and placement of Sailors participated in an exercise at Navy Personnel Command (NPC) July 19 – 20 aimed at improving their ability to get Sailors into the Fleet with minimal delay or lost time. The first-ever scenario-based planning and decision
Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland has been sent at full pelt to support NATO on Operation Unified Protector, protecting the people of Libya. Temporarily split off from the Cougar deployment and the Response Force Task Group (RFTG), HMS Sutherland has dashed her way through the Mediterranean to support
Mikros Systems Corporation (OTCBB: MKRS) announced today a new order from the U.S. Navy to build 36 additional Adaptive Diagnostic Electronic Portable Testset (ADEPT) units. Under the terms of the order, Mikros will deliver the 36 ADEPT units to U.S. Aegis Cruisers and Destroyers over the next 6-8 m
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) announced today it was awarded a prime contract by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock Division to provide advanced engineering and technical services in support of the U.S. Navy Ship Signatures Directorate and signature silencing p
