Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 21, the future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul, has completed acceptance trials in Lake Michigan. Trials included a full-power run, maneuverability testing, and surface and air detect-to-engage demonstrations of the ship’s combat system. Major systems and features were demonstrated, including aviation support, small boat launch handling and recovery and machinery ...
DPRTE Engage partner, BAE Systems, has strengthened its technology and data portfolio with a deal to buy Techmodal, a UK-based data consultancy and digital services company. Techmodal, which is based in Bristol and has approximately 120 employees and 30 associates, has a number of long term contracts with the UK Ministry ...
L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract from the US Navy for the Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MUSV) program. This is the Navy’s first program for an unmanned surface vehicle to support the Navy’s Distributed Maritime Operations strategy. The $35 million initial award is part of a $281 million program that includes a ...
DPRTE Engage 2020 partner, Rolls-Royce, and the Defense Production Act Title III office will invest millions of dollars to upgrade the company’s capability and capacity for US Navy ship propulsion components in its facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The DPA Title III office has already agreed to invest $22 million for equipment, ...