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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division tested emerging electromagnetic disruption equipment developed by civilian contractors in Alpena, Mich. during Exercise Silent Swarm 23, on July 20, 2023. Exercise Silent Swarm is a large-scale annual event in the summer, with smaller scale events throughout the year, focusing on training with Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations technologies. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. Megan Breen).

Navy downselects next slate of technologies for ‘Silent Swarm’ series

The experimentation initiative aims to test emerging electromagnetic spectrum tech with unmanned systems.

Oct 31, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) returns to Naval Station Norfolk, July 14, 2024, concluding a nine-month deployment to the Atlantic. Eisenhower, the flagship of the Ike Carrier Strike Group, departed Norfolk October 14, 2023 to conduct a scheduled deployment to U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hunter Day)

WiFi connectivity was major morale-booster for sailors during extended Red Sea deployment

The capabilities were powered by SpaceX's Starlink terminals, DefenseScoop confirmed.

Oct 28, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

NAVAL BASE CORONADO (May 15, 2024) – Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) from Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3 (USVRON 3) operate remotely in San Diego Bay ahead of the unit’s establishment ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)

Navy eyeing new navigation tech for autonomous maritime drones in case satnav is lost

The sea service is requesting feedback from industry on new capabilities for autonomous USVs and UUVs.

Oct 28, 2024 By Jon Harper

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2024) Three EA-18G Growlers, assigned to the “Rooks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, fly over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Feb. 3, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 7th Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 7th Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aaron Haro Gonzalez)

Raytheon scores engineering and development contract for extended range airborne electronic attack pod

The company won a $192 million award to modify its Next Generation Jammer-Mid-Band pod to Mid-Band Extended.

Oct 2, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) stand watch in the ship’s Combat Information Center during an operation in the Red Sea to defeat a combination of Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, Oct. 19, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau)

CNO Franchetti: ‘We’re continuing to learn’ countering drones, missiles in the Red Sea

The Navy's top officer described lessons learned from ships countering drones and missiles fired by Houthis in the Red Sea.

Oct 2, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2023) A global advanced reconnaissance craft is deployed in the Pacific Ocean during the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 23.1. IBP 23.1 is a U.S. Pacific Fleet experiment, executed by U.S. 3rd Fleet, operationalizing multi-domain employment of unmanned systems to create fleet warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Derek Kelley)

Navy CNO unveils ‘Project 33’ with a heavy emphasis on robotic systems, information dominance

The forthcoming push is part of Adm. Lisa Franchetti's “CNO Navigation Plan."

Sep 18, 2024 By Jon Harper

ARABIAN GULF (April 8, 2017) — An EA-18G Growler attached to the “Lancers” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brianna Bowens/Released)

Navy unveils new ‘Catapult’ plan to accelerate emerging tech for high-priority problems

The sea service is shifting business models to prepare for future threat environments, officials told DefenseScoop.

Sep 17, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Lt. Kevin Kreutz, a shooter in the arresting gear officer’s pit, watches an EA-18G Growler from the “Shadowhawks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in support of exercise Talisman Saber 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ramon G. Go/RELEASED)

After nearly 5 years of litigation, Navy awards next system in advanced airborne electronic attack

The pods in the program are expected to have extended range and the ability to jam multiple targets simultaneously.

Sep 12, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

A BQM-177 aerial target conducts test flight from China Lake, Calif. (U.S. Navy photo)

Navy testing autonomous flight capabilities with aerial targets

NAVAIR has launched a new effort to integrate an AI-enabled pilot with the BQM-177A.

Aug 30, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Multinational ships sail in formation July 22, off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz)

Navy’s Project Overmatch steams ahead at RIMPAC

The recently concluded Rim of the Pacific exercise included participation from 29 nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and…

Aug 15, 2024 By Jon Harper