MARCH 23, 2026 - Funded in part by Navy investments provided in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the advanced manufacturing company Hadrian officially opened a new facility in Cherokee, Alabama March 20th that will boost production of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. The 2.2 million square foot site will host a highly-automated “factory of the future,” known as F4, which … [Read more...]

MARCH 23, 2026 – The newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124), arrived at its homeport, Naval Station Norfolk, on March 20. The arrival precedes the warship’s commissioning ceremony, which is scheduled for April 11, 2026. The warship’s namesake, retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Harvey Curtiss "Barney" Barnum Jr., a … [Read more...]

MARCH 20, 2026 – Sailors assigned to Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) recognized the service and sacrifice of military working dogs (MWDs) during K-9 Veterans Day, observed annually Mar. 13 to honor canine partners supporting military and law enforcement missions worldwide. The observance commemorates the establishment of the U.S. Army War Dog Program in 1942 and highlights the … [Read more...]

MARCH 20, 2026 - U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet departed Manila, Philippines following a planned port visit March 16-20, 2026. During the visit, U.S. 7th Fleet and Blue Ridge hosted U.S. and Philippine military and government distinguished visitors aboard the U.S. Navy’s oldest operational warship. U.S. Embassy of Philippines … [Read more...]

MARCH 18, 2026 – The Department of the Navy (DON) today announced the establishment of five Portfolio Acquisition Executive organizations: PAE Industrial Operations, PAE Marine Corps, PAE Maritime, PAE Strategic Systems Programs and PAE Undersea. With these directives, the Navy is fully engaged in making the PAE model the new operational standard for the acquisition enterprise, … [Read more...]