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US, UK order Lockheed Trident II missile systems

3/16/2021

Lockheed Martin has received a sole-source contract worth $558.8 million for Trident II submarine-launched ballistic missile systems that will be deployed by the US and UK. The US Navy's portion of the award is $485.1 million.

Lockheed lands $1.53B contract for missile test equipment

3/15/2021

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.54 billion contract modification for the development of equipment for missile system demonstrations. The modification follows a 2019 award for the Intermediate Range Conventional Prompt Strike Weapon System flight demo program.

US orders Lockheed LRASMs

3/12/2021

Lockheed Martin is supplying the US Navy and Air Force with 137 Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles under a $414 million contract. The missile has a range of 300 nautical miles.

Navy wants hypersonic missile to arm Super Hornet

3/5/2021

The US Navy is seeking proposals for the development of a hypersonic missile that can arm the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. The development of this anti-ship missile is part of the Screaming Arrow Innovative Naval Prototype program.

US Navy wants to throw 70% of its internal auditors overboard

3/4/2021

IIA President and CEO Richard Chambers outlines the US Navy's budget proposal to eliminate 70% of its internal audit workforce. "Not only would such a move by the Navy devastate critical assurance services, it would severely weaken oversight of a massive organization, whose budget was nearly $206 billion in taxpayer dollars in 2020," he writes.

White House reviews shipbuilding, F-35 plans

2/25/2021

The Biden administration is reviewing the previous administration's plans for growing the US Navy fleet, the development of new nuclear warheads, the F-35 program and the KC-46A program. The administration is prioritizing threats in the Pacific, autonomous systems and the retirement of some legacy systems.

Support grows for US investment in sea, air power

2/23/2021

Reps. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., and Rob Wittman, R-Va., are voicing support for defense investments in the US Navy, Air Force and cyber arena to address the threats posed by China. This echoes comments by Gen. Mark Milley calling for investment in sea, air and space.

Hawaii's USS Bowfin Submarine Museum to reopen soon

2/22/2021

The USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park in Honolulu, Hawaii, will host a socially distanced dedication ceremony Tuesday to celebrate its reopening following a $20 million renovation. The museum will feature a new entrance and an additional 3,000-foot space with educational museum wings showcasing the history of the US Navy through interactive displays, multimedia, and traditional exhibits.